Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 01/06/2021

Expire date: 21/07/2021

External Reference: 2021-291644

TED Reference: 2021/S 107-279640

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Defence Forces
Dublin
Dublin
IE
Contact person: OGP Support
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=190284&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5)

Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Supply of Fresh Meat, Poultry, Fish, and Eggs to the Irish Defence Forces
Reference number:  PROJ000006725
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

15100000  -  Animal products, meat and meat products
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

The Minister for Defence on behalf of the Defence Forces (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this request for tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the supply of the goods as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Goods”).
In summary, the Goods comprise:
The supply of Fresh Meat, Poultry, Fish, and Eggs products to the Irish Defence Forces as detailed in Appendix 1 Requirements and Specifications and Appendix 2 Pricing Schedule of this RFT.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 5600000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for  all lots
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 1 Beef, Lamb, Pork, & Bacon
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

03142500  -  Eggs
03311000  -  Fish
15110000  -  Meat
15111100  -  Beef
15112000  -  Poultry
15113000  -  Pork
15115100  -  Lamb
15250000  -  Seafood
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Minister for Defence on behalf of the Defence Forces (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this request for tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the supply of the goods as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Goods”).
In summary, the Goods comprise:
The supply of Fresh Meat, Poultry, Fish, and Eggs products to the Irish Defence Forces as detailed in Appendix 1 Requirements and Specifications and Appendix 2 Pricing Schedule of this RFT.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Tenderer’s proposed Contract Management Plan  /  Weighting:  100
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Tenderer’s methodology for ensuring continuity of supply and reliable deliveries  /  Weighting:  100
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Tenderer’s methodology in respect of Disaster Recovery Proposals  /  Weighting:  50
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Tenderer’s methodology in respect of Environmental Standards and Sustainability  /  Weighting:  50
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Tenderer’s proposals in respect of proposed Product Traceability  /  Weighting:  100
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Tenderer’s proposals in respect of Goods Recalls, Client Complaints Procedure and Corrective Actions  /  Weighting:  100
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  500
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 3200000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
Any contract that may result from this Competition (the “Goods Contract”) will be issued for a term of thirty-six (36) months (“the Term”).
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of one (1) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 2 Poultry
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

03142500  -  Eggs
03311000  -  Fish
15110000  -  Meat
15111100  -  Beef
15112000  -  Poultry
15113000  -  Pork
15115100  -  Lamb
15250000  -  Seafood
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Minister for Defence on behalf of the Defence Forces (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this request for tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the supply of the goods as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Goods”).
In summary, the Goods comprise:
The supply of Fresh Meat, Poultry, Fish, and Eggs products to the Irish Defence Forces as detailed in Appendix 1 Requirements and Specifications and Appendix 2 Pricing Schedule of this RFT.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Tenderer’s proposed Contract Management Plan  /  Weighting:  100
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Tenderer’s methodology for ensuring continuity of supply and reliable deliveries  /  Weighting:  100
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Tenderer’s methodology in respect of Disaster Recovery Proposals  /  Weighting:  50
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Tenderer’s methodology in respect of Environmental Standards and Sustainability  /  Weighting:  50
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Tenderer’s proposals in respect of proposed Product Traceability  /  Weighting:  100
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Tenderer’s proposals in respect of Goods Recalls, Client Complaints Procedure and Corrective Actions  /  Weighting:  100
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  500
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1900000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
Any contract that may result from this Competition (the “Goods Contract”) will be issued for a term of thirty-six (36) months (“the Term”).
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of one (1) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 3 Fish
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

03142500  -  Eggs
03311000  -  Fish
15110000  -  Meat
15111100  -  Beef
15112000  -  Poultry
15113000  -  Pork
15115100  -  Lamb
15250000  -  Seafood
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Minister for Defence on behalf of the Defence Forces (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this request for tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the supply of the goods as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Goods”).
In summary, the Goods comprise:
The supply of Fresh Meat, Poultry, Fish, and Eggs products to the Irish Defence Forces as detailed in Appendix 1 Requirements and Specifications and Appendix 2 Pricing Schedule of this RFT.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Tenderer’s proposed Contract Management Plan  /  Weighting:  100
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Tenderer’s methodology for ensuring continuity of supply and reliable deliveries  /  Weighting:  100
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Tenderer’s methodology in respect of Disaster Recovery Proposals  /  Weighting:  50
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Tenderer’s methodology in respect of Environmental Standards and Sustainability  /  Weighting:  50
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Tenderer’s proposals in respect of proposed Product Traceability  /  Weighting:  100
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Tenderer’s proposals in respect of Goods Recalls, Client Complaints Procedure and Corrective Actions  /  Weighting:  100
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  500
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 180000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
Any contract that may result from this Competition (the “Goods Contract”) will be issued for a term of thirty-six (36) months (“the Term”).
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of one (1) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 4 Eggs
Lot No:  4
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

03142500  -  Eggs
03311000  -  Fish
15110000  -  Meat
15111100  -  Beef
15112000  -  Poultry
15113000  -  Pork
15115100  -  Lamb
15250000  -  Seafood
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Minister for Defence on behalf of the Defence Forces (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this request for tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the supply of the goods as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Goods”).
In summary, the Goods comprise:
The supply of Fresh Meat, Poultry, Fish, and Eggs products to the Irish Defence Forces as detailed in Appendix 1 Requirements and Specifications and Appendix 2 Pricing Schedule of this RFT.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Tenderer’s proposed Contract Management Plan  /  Weighting:  100
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Tenderer’s methodology for ensuring continuity of supply and reliable deliveries  /  Weighting:  100
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Tenderer’s methodology in respect of Disaster Recovery Proposals  /  Weighting:  50
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Tenderer’s methodology in respect of Environmental Standards and Sustainability  /  Weighting:  50
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Tenderer’s proposals in respect of proposed Product Traceability  /  Weighting:  100
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Tenderer’s proposals in respect of Goods Recalls, Client Complaints Procedure and Corrective Actions  /  Weighting:  100
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  500
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 320000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
Any contract that may result from this Competition (the “Goods Contract”) will be issued for a term of thirty-six (36) months (“the Term”).
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of one (1) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

III.1.1)

Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:  Please consult the RFT documentation for this competition (RFT 191644)
III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
Please consult the RFT documentation for this competition (RFT 191644)
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:  
Please consult the RFT documentation for this competition (RFT 191644)
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
Please consult the RFT documentation for this competition (RFT 191644)
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:  
Please consult the RFT documentation for this competition (RFT 191644)
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

Please consult the RFT documentation for this competition (RFT 191644)

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Open procedure
IV.1.3)

Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with a single operator
IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  07/07/2021
Local time:  13:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  07/07/2021
Local time:  13:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.3)

Additional information

Please consult the RFT documentation for this competition (RFT 191644)
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

The High Court of Ireland
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 18866000

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
Please consult your own legal advisors.