Date of dispatch of this notice: 17/09/2021
Expire date: 26/10/2021
External Reference: 2021-261027
TED Reference: 2021/S 184-479289
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Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Ordnance Survey Ireland
N/A
Phoenix Park
Dublin 8. D08 F6E4
Dublin
IE
E-mail:
paul.gannon@osi.ie
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
Main address:
http://www.osi.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/420
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=197962&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=197962&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)
Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5)
Main activity
Other activity:
Mapping
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Request for Tenders for the provision of Aircraft Related Services for Ordnance Survey Ireland
Reference number:
Aircraft and Related Services
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
60424100
-
Hire of aircraft with crew
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
Under Section 4 of the Ordnance Survey Ireland Act 2001 OSI are mandated to provide a national mapping service in the State. In this regard OSI operates in the public interest by creating and maintaining the definitive national mapping and related geographic records of the State.
The Surveying and Remote Sensing Division of OSI have responsibility for the update and maintenance of one of those key databases, national coverage aerial imagery, which is supported by supported by our Flying Operations Team, based in OSI’s Ennis Regional Office.
OSI do this by using two digital aerial sensors mounted in two suitable certified aircraft to fly and capture imagery for approximately 74,000 sq. km within a 3 year cycle.
OSI invites tenderers for the provision of services relating to the provision of Aircraft Related Services to support the operation of our sensors.
The Surveying and Remote Sensing Division of OSI have responsibility for the update and maintenance of one of those key databases, national coverage aerial imagery, which is supported by supported by our Flying Operations Team, based in OSI’s Ennis Regional Office.
OSI do this by using two digital aerial sensors mounted in two suitable certified aircraft to fly and capture imagery for approximately 74,000 sq. km within a 3 year cycle.
OSI invites tenderers for the provision of services relating to the provision of Aircraft Related Services to support the operation of our sensors.
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 4000000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2)
Description
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
60424110
-
Hire of fixed-wing aircraft with crew
60444000
-
Aircraft-operation services
60445000
-
Aircraft operating services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:
Nationwide
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Under Section 4 of the Ordnance Survey Ireland Act 2001 OSI are mandated to provide a national mapping service in the State. In this regard OSI operates in the public interest by creating and maintaining the definitive national mapping and related geographic records of the State.
The Surveying and Remote Sensing Division of OSI have responsibility for the update and maintenance of one of those key databases, national coverage aerial imagery, which is supported by supported by our Flying Operations Team, based in OSI’s Ennis Regional Office.
OSI do this by using two digital aerial sensors mounted in two suitable certified aircraft to fly and capture imagery for approximately 74,000 sq. km within a 3 year cycle.
OSI invites tenderers for the provision of services relating to the provision of Aircraft Related Services to support the operation of our sensors.
The Surveying and Remote Sensing Division of OSI have responsibility for the update and maintenance of one of those key databases, national coverage aerial imagery, which is supported by supported by our Flying Operations Team, based in OSI’s Ennis Regional Office.
OSI do this by using two digital aerial sensors mounted in two suitable certified aircraft to fly and capture imagery for approximately 74,000 sq. km within a 3 year cycle.
OSI invites tenderers for the provision of services relating to the provision of Aircraft Related Services to support the operation of our sensors.
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: 4000000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
60
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
5 x 12 month periods
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
II.2.14)
Additional information
PLease consult the associated documentation, which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenderers and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using reference RFT ID 198864.
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:
As stated in procurement documents available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using Ref ID RFT 198864
III.1.2)
Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
As stated in procurement documents available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using Ref ID RFT 198864
III.1.3)
Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
As stated in procurement documents available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using Ref ID RFT 198864
III.2)
Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2)
Contract performance conditions
As stated in procurement documents available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using Ref ID RFT 198864
III.2.3)
Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)
Description
IV.1.1)
Type of procedure
Open procedure
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:
20/10/2021
Local time:
17:00
IV.2.4)
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
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:
20/10/2021
Local time:
17:15
Place:
Online as a result of COVID restrictions
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:
Personnel from Procurement Dept. and Project Owner
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)
Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
no
VI.3)
Additional information
Suggested text:
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. There is a maximum upload limit of 2GB per document on etenders. Documents larger than this should be divided into smaller files prior to upload or zipped.
3) 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)
4) All queries regarding this tender requirement or process must be submitted through the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT ID:145645) 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/framework.
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, the framework agreement or any contract awarded under the framework agreement 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.
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. There is a maximum upload limit of 2GB per document on etenders. Documents larger than this should be divided into smaller files prior to upload or zipped.
3) 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)
4) All queries regarding this tender requirement or process must be submitted through the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT ID:145645) 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/framework.
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, the framework agreement or any contract awarded under the framework agreement 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.
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
High Court
Inn's Quay
Dublin
IE
Telephone:
+353 18886000
E-mail:
highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie
Internet address:
www.courts.ie
VI.4.3)
Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
This contract is covered by the application of the Remedies Directive and the relevant standstill period applied at the time of notification.