Date of dispatch of this notice: 16/07/2021
Expire date: 11/08/2021
External Reference: 2021-241328
TED Reference: 2021/S 139-370148
Contract notice
Information
Published
Contract notice
[NoticeContract]
[Directive201424]
[Section1]: [Ca]
I.1)
[NameAddressContact]
Cork Education and Training Board
N/A
21 Lavitt's Quay, Cork
Cork
Cork
IE
[Contactpoint]:
Marguerite Forde
[AddressPhone]:
+353 214907184
[AddressEmail]:
marguerite.forde@corketb.ie
[Nutscode]:
IE053 -
South-West
[UrlGeneral]:
http://www.corketb.ie
[UrlBuyerprofile]:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/373
I.3)
[InfoTendering]
[AddressObtainDocs]:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=193639&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE[AddressFurtherinfo]
[AsContactsAbove]:
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressSendTenders]:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=193639&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressToAbove]
I.4)
[CaType]
[MaintypePublicbody]
I.5)
[Mainactivity]
[MainactivEducation]
[Section2]: [Object]
II.1)
[QuantityScopeContract]
II.1.1)
[TitleContract]
Contract for School Meals at 2 locations
II.1.2)
[CpvMain]
55523100
-
II.1.3)
[TypeContract]
[Services]
II.1.4)
[DescrShort]
Cork Education and Training Board invites tenders for the provision of school meals to be awarded in two lots. Lot 1: Terence MacSwiney Community College, Hollyhill, Knocknaheeny, Cork. Lot 2: Carrignafoy Community College, Cobh, Co. Cork. The contracts are for a maximum period of 5 years, subject to satisfactory performance. Funding is provided for School Meals (Local projects) Scheme through the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection. Funding is allocated on a school year basis and must be applied for each year.
II.1.5)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimatedTotal]
[ValueExclVat]: 800000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
[LotsInfo]
[DivisionLots]:
[Yes]
[LotsSubmittedFor]
[LotsAll]
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
Lot 1: Terence MacSwiney Community College, Hollyhill, Knocknaheeny, Cork.
[LotNumber]:
1
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
15894210
-
55521200
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[Nutscode]:
IE053 -
South-West
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:
Terence MacSwiney Community College, Hollyhill, Knocknaheeny, Cork.
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
Provision of dinners for terence MacSwiney Community College, Hollyhill, Knocknaheeny, Cork. The numbers envisaged in year 1 are 245. This may vary from year to year.
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]
[ValueExclVat]: 325000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
60
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
Annually the contract will be reviewed and subject to approval for renewal.
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[No]
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[No]
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
Lot 2: Carrignafoy Community College, Cobh, Co. Cork
[LotNumber]:
2
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
15894210
-
55521200
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[Nutscode]:
IE053 -
South-West
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
Provision of breakfasts and lunches for Carrignafoy Community College, Cobh, Co. Cork The numbers envisaged in year 1 are 330. This may vary from year to year.
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]
[ValueExclVat]: 475000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
60
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
Annually the contract will be reviewed and subject to approval for renewal.
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[No]
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[No]
[Section3]: [InfoLegal]
III.1)
[ConditionsParticip]
III.1.1)
[SituationPersonalIncl]
[InfoEvaluatingRequir]:
Please refer to tender documents available on eTenders using RFT ID 194796.
III.1.2)
[EconomicFinancialStanding]
[CriteriaSelectionDocs]
III.1.3)
[TechnicalCapacity]
[CriteriaSelectionDocs]
III.2)
[ConditionsContract]
III.2.2)
[OtherConditions]
Please refer to tender documents available on eTenders using RFT ID 194796.
[Section4]: [Procedure]
IV.1)
[Description]
IV.1.1)
[TypeProcedure]
[ProctypeOpen]
[ProctypeAccelerated]
[Justification]:
Due to resourcing problems, the contract procedure was delayed but it is essential to have the contract in place to cater for school reopening in late August 2021.
IV.1.8)
[GpaInfo]
[GpaCovered]
: [Yes]
IV.2)
[InfoAdmin]
IV.2.2)
[LimitReceiptTendersReqPart]
[Date]:
11/08/2021
[Time]:
12:00
IV.2.4)
[LanguagesAllowed]
[Language_EN]
IV.2.6)
[MinTimeMaintain]
[DateTenderValid]:
11/08/2022
IV.2.7)
[OpeningConditions]
[Date]:
11/08/2021
[Time]:
12:00
[OpeningPlace]:
Via eTenders platform.
[OpeningAdditInfo]:
Authorised personnel of Cork ETB.
[Section6]: [InfoComplement]
VI.1)
[RecurrenceInfo]
[RecurrentProcurement]:
[No]
VI.2)
[InfoEworkflow]
[EorderingUsed]
[EinvoicingUsed]
[EpaymentUsed]
VI.3)
[InfoAdditional]
1) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications. 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. The contracting authority will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties;
2) 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 and to respond electronically to the competition.
3) Suppliers should note the following when making their submission:
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 expiration of the response deadline. Suppliers must ensure that they give themselves sufficient time to upload & submit all required documentation before the submission deadline. Suppliers should take into account the fact that upload speeds vary.
• If you experience difficulty when uploading documents please contact eTenders Support Desk for technical assistance. Email etenders@eusupply. com or Telephone: 353(0)21 2439277 (09:00am – 17:30pm GMT) 5. All queries must be submitted through the messaging facility on www.etenders.gov.ie.
4) All queries regarding this tender requirement or process must be submitted through the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal www.etenders.gov.ie as a specific question. Responses will be circulated to those tenderers that have registered an interest in this notice on www.etenders.gov.ie The details of the person making a query will not be disclosed when circulating the response.
5) This is the sole call for competition for this contract.
6) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
7) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
8) It will be a condition of award that the successful tenderer is and remains tax compliant.
9) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process at any time.
10) Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words "or equivalent" will always be appended.
11) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of the procurement documents with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, respondents are advised to ensure that they return completed documentation in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
12) Please note due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, facilitation of all meetings, site visits, clarification meetings, & assessments of samples, etc. (as applicable) is severely impacted. Where possible the Contracting Authority will put in place alternative arrangements, such as online 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
2) 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 and to respond electronically to the competition.
3) Suppliers should note the following when making their submission:
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 expiration of the response deadline. Suppliers must ensure that they give themselves sufficient time to upload & submit all required documentation before the submission deadline. Suppliers should take into account the fact that upload speeds vary.
• If you experience difficulty when uploading documents please contact eTenders Support Desk for technical assistance. Email etenders@eusupply. com or Telephone: 353(0)21 2439277 (09:00am – 17:30pm GMT) 5. All queries must be submitted through the messaging facility on www.etenders.gov.ie.
4) All queries regarding this tender requirement or process must be submitted through the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal www.etenders.gov.ie as a specific question. Responses will be circulated to those tenderers that have registered an interest in this notice on www.etenders.gov.ie The details of the person making a query will not be disclosed when circulating the response.
5) This is the sole call for competition for this contract.
6) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
7) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
8) It will be a condition of award that the successful tenderer is and remains tax compliant.
9) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process at any time.
10) Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words "or equivalent" will always be appended.
11) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of the procurement documents with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, respondents are advised to ensure that they return completed documentation in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
12) Please note due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, facilitation of all meetings, site visits, clarification meetings, & assessments of samples, etc. (as applicable) is severely impacted. Where possible the Contracting Authority will put in place alternative arrangements, such as online 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
VI.4)
[AppealsProcedure]
VI.4.1)
[AppealsBody]
The High Court
Four Courts
Dublin
7
IE
[AddressPhone]:
+353 18886000
[AddressEmail]:
highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie
[Internet]:
www.courts.ie
VI.4.3)
[AppealsLodging]
[AppealsDeadline]:
The contract is covered by the application of the Remedies Directive and Irish Regulations (SI 130) and the relevant standstill period applied at the time of notification.