Date of dispatch of this notice: 25/06/2021
Expire date: 30/07/2021
External Reference: 2021-292624
TED Reference: 2021/S 124-328683
Contract notice
Information
Published
Contract notice
Contract notice
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Dublin City Council
N/A
Civic Offices, Wood Quay
Dublin 8
Dublin
IE
Contact person:
Cormac Healy
Telephone:
+353 2222222
E-mail:
cormac.healy@dublincity.ie
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
Main address:
https://dublincity.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/267
Fingal County Council
County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Dublin
Swords
IE
E-mail:
customercareunit@fingal.ie
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
Main address:
http://www.fingal.ie
South Dublin County Council
County Hall
Tallaght
IE
E-mail:
info@sdublincoco.ie
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
Main address:
http://www.sdcc.ie
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
Dun Laoghaire
IE
E-mail:
info@dlrcoco.ie
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
Main address:
http://www.dlrcoco.ie
Meath County Council
Buvinda House, Navan
Navan
IE
E-mail:
customerservice@meathcoco.ie
NUTS code:
IE06 -
Eastern and Midland
Main address:
http://www.meath.ie
Kildare County Council
Devoy Park
Naas
IE
E-mail:
customercare@kildarecoco.ie
NUTS code:
IE06 -
Eastern and Midland
Main address:
http://www.kildare.ie
Wicklow County Council
Wicklow
IE
E-mail:
customerservice@wicklowcoco.ie
NUTS code:
IE06 -
Eastern and Midland
Main address:
http://www.wicklow.ie
I.2)
Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law:
Dublin City Council is the contracting authority. The other Local Authorities will be named framework purchasers.
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=190433&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLEAdditional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
electronically via:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=190433&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)
Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5)
Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Multi Party Framework Agreement of Consultants to prepare Energy Master Plans for Sustainable Energy Communities (SEC) for the Dublin, Kildare, Meath, and Wicklow Local Authority areas
Reference number:
SEC Masterplan Project
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
71314300
-
Energy-efficiency consultancy services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
The objective of this Request for Tender is to establish a framework of suitably qualified and experienced consultants to carry out the necessary analysis and prepare Energy Master Plans for Sustainable Energy Communities (SEC) located within the Dublin City Council area. This will be a regional framework agreement and will be available to be also used by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, Fingal County Council, South Dublin County Council, Meath County Council, Kildare County Council and Wicklow County Council as the need arises. It is estimated that there will be 2 contracts per Local Authority Area per year.
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 910500.00
EUR
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2)
Description
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
71314000
-
Energy and related services
71314200
-
Energy-management services
90700000
-
Environmental services
90712000
-
Environmental planning
90712100
-
Urban environmental development planning
90714000
-
Environmental auditing
90714300
-
Sectoral environmental auditing services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE06 -
Eastern and Midland
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The objective of this Request for Tender is to establish a framework of suitably qualified and experienced consultants to carry out the necessary analysis and prepare Energy Master Plans for Sustainable Energy Communities (SEC) located within the Dublin City Council area. This will be a regional framework agreement and will be available to be also used by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, Fingal County Council, South Dublin County Council, Meath County Council, Kildare County Council and Wicklow County Council as the need arises. It is estimated that there will be 2 contracts per Local Authority Area per year.
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has established a dedicated Sustainable Energy Communities (SEC) Network. The SEC Network is a support framework designed to enable a better understanding of how communities use energy and to save energy across all sectors. The Network’s core purpose
is to catalyse and support a national movement of SECs operating in every part of the country.
SECs are now being encouraged to enter into a three year Partnership Agreement with SEAI. Over this three year timeframe, SECs will have access to SEAI technical supports to help to establish a baseline Energy Master Plan (EMP), identify energy saving opportunities, implement a tailored program of activities for the community, monitor the program’s progress and review accordingly.
For further information please refer to documentation available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie RFTID191787.
This tender is subject to funding.
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has established a dedicated Sustainable Energy Communities (SEC) Network. The SEC Network is a support framework designed to enable a better understanding of how communities use energy and to save energy across all sectors. The Network’s core purpose
is to catalyse and support a national movement of SECs operating in every part of the country.
SECs are now being encouraged to enter into a three year Partnership Agreement with SEAI. Over this three year timeframe, SECs will have access to SEAI technical supports to help to establish a baseline Energy Master Plan (EMP), identify energy saving opportunities, implement a tailored program of activities for the community, monitor the program’s progress and review accordingly.
For further information please refer to documentation available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie RFTID191787.
This tender is subject to funding.
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)
Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: 910500.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
12
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The contracting authority reserves the right at its sole discretion to extend the framework subject to satisfactory performance budget availability and ongoing business needs. The number and duration of extensions will be three, one year extensions.
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
no
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:
For further information please refer to documentation available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie RFTID191787.
III.1.2)
Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3)
Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2)
Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2)
Contract performance conditions
For further information please refer to documentation available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie RFTID191787.
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 several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:
5
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:
30/07/2021
Local time:
17:00
IV.2.4)
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English, Irish
IV.2.6)
Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months
: 12
(from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)
Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
30/07/2021
Local time:
17:00
Place:
Dublin City Council reserves the right to change the date and place for opening tenders at its sole discretion.
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)
Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
no
VI.3)
Additional information
Additional Information – Dublin City Council
Please note that this project is subject to funding.
Please note that due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, facilitation of all meetings, site visits, and clarification meetings, as well as assessments of sample products, etc. (as applicable) is severely impacted.
Where possible the Contracting Authority will put in place alternative arrangements such as on-line meetings, etc. Likewise, anticipated dates (closing date for receipt of clarifications or tender submissions) may change. Suppliers will be kept fully up to date at all stages through the eTenders messaging platform.
1. Suppliers must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications.
2. Please note also that all information relating to attachments, including clarifications and changes, will be published on the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) only. Registration is free of charge. Dublin City Council will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.
3. Emailed/faxed/late tenders will not be accepted.
4. Suppliers should note the following when making their submission:
• To enable submission of multiple documents concurrently, download and install the ‘Upload Manager ActiveX’ facility to your eTenders user profile.
• When using the ‘Upload Manager’ facility do not use the ‘Schedule’ option.
• Instead, use only the ‘Upload’ option, which will enable monitoring of the upload.
• Suppliers who do not use the Upload Manager can upload individual files, however please ensure to allow sufficient time for upload.
• There is a maximum upload limit of 2GB per file. Documents larger than this should be divided into smaller files prior to upload.
• In order to submit a document to the electronic postbox, please note that you must click “Submit Response”. After submitting a response, the response may be modified and re-submitted as many times as may be necessary until the RFT deadline has expired. Suppliers should be aware that the “Submit Response” button will be disabled automatically upon the expiration of the response deadline.
• Suppliers must ensure that they give themselves sufficient time to upload and submit all required documentation before the submission deadline. Suppliers should take into account the fact that upload speeds vary.
• Should you experience difficulty when uploading documents please contact the eTenders Support Desk for technical assistance. Email etenders@eu-supply.com or Telephone: 353 (0) 21 243 92 77 (09:00am – 17:30pm GMT)
5. All queries regarding this tender must be directed to the messaging facility on www.etenders.gov.ie. RFT ID: 191787. Queries must be in question format. Responses will be circulated to those candidates/tenderers that have registered an interest in this notice on the Irish Government procurement opportunities portal www.etenders.gov.ie. The details of the party making the query will not be disclosed when circulating the response. All queries must be submitted by 12 noon on 20th July 2021 to enable issue of responses to all interested parties.
6. Please note that where documents are made available in both PDF and Word format, in the event that there is any discrepancy between the documents, the PDF version will take precedence.
7. Refer to document Additional Information available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID: 191787 for further information.
Please note that this project is subject to funding.
Please note that due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, facilitation of all meetings, site visits, and clarification meetings, as well as assessments of sample products, etc. (as applicable) is severely impacted.
Where possible the Contracting Authority will put in place alternative arrangements such as on-line meetings, etc. Likewise, anticipated dates (closing date for receipt of clarifications or tender submissions) may change. Suppliers will be kept fully up to date at all stages through the eTenders messaging platform.
1. Suppliers must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications.
2. Please note also that all information relating to attachments, including clarifications and changes, will be published on the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) only. Registration is free of charge. Dublin City Council will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.
3. Emailed/faxed/late tenders will not be accepted.
4. Suppliers should note the following when making their submission:
• To enable submission of multiple documents concurrently, download and install the ‘Upload Manager ActiveX’ facility to your eTenders user profile.
• When using the ‘Upload Manager’ facility do not use the ‘Schedule’ option.
• Instead, use only the ‘Upload’ option, which will enable monitoring of the upload.
• Suppliers who do not use the Upload Manager can upload individual files, however please ensure to allow sufficient time for upload.
• There is a maximum upload limit of 2GB per file. Documents larger than this should be divided into smaller files prior to upload.
• In order to submit a document to the electronic postbox, please note that you must click “Submit Response”. After submitting a response, the response may be modified and re-submitted as many times as may be necessary until the RFT deadline has expired. Suppliers should be aware that the “Submit Response” button will be disabled automatically upon the expiration of the response deadline.
• Suppliers must ensure that they give themselves sufficient time to upload and submit all required documentation before the submission deadline. Suppliers should take into account the fact that upload speeds vary.
• Should you experience difficulty when uploading documents please contact the eTenders Support Desk for technical assistance. Email etenders@eu-supply.com or Telephone: 353 (0) 21 243 92 77 (09:00am – 17:30pm GMT)
5. All queries regarding this tender must be directed to the messaging facility on www.etenders.gov.ie. RFT ID: 191787. Queries must be in question format. Responses will be circulated to those candidates/tenderers that have registered an interest in this notice on the Irish Government procurement opportunities portal www.etenders.gov.ie. The details of the party making the query will not be disclosed when circulating the response. All queries must be submitted by 12 noon on 20th July 2021 to enable issue of responses to all interested parties.
6. Please note that where documents are made available in both PDF and Word format, in the event that there is any discrepancy between the documents, the PDF version will take precedence.
7. Refer to document Additional Information available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID: 191787 for further information.
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
The High Court
Chief Registrar, High Court, Inns Quay
Dublin
Dublin 7
IE
Telephone:
+353 18886000
E-mail:
HighCourtCentralOffice@courts.ie
VI.4.3)
Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Please contact your solicitor.
VI.4.4)
Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Please contact your solicitor.
Please contact your solicitor.
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