Date of dispatch of this notice: 10/12/2021
Expire date: 18/02/2022
External Reference: 2021-278724
TED Reference: 2021/S 243-641117
Contract notice
Information
Published
Contract notice
Contract notice
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Health Service Executive (HSE)
N/A
Head Office
Naas
Millennium Park
IE
Contact person:
Peter Smyth (External Advisor)
Telephone:
+353 0851904293
E-mail:
peter@supplychainsmyth.ie
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Main address:
http://www.hse.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/461
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=203959&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=203959&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
Health
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Provision of Ad hoc Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities
Reference number:
HSE 15810
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
85143000
-
Ambulance services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
In summary, the Services comprise the provision of:
(i) Ad hoc Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities, in accordance with Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council’s standards. Tenderers should note that the scope of services is not limited to normal working hours; and, or,
(ii) Dedicated Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities within a specific geographic area or attached to a specific facility in accordance with PHECC Standards.
This public procurement competition will be divided into 7 lots:
Lot 1: Fingal, Meath, Louth, Cavan and Monaghan.
Lot 2: Dublin City, South Dublin and Dunlaoghaire Rathdown.
Lot 3: Longford, Westmeath, Offaly, Laois, Kildare and West Wicklow.
Lot 4: Tipperary South, Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow, Wexford, and East Wicklow.
Lot 5: Kerry and Cork.
Lot 6: Limerick, Tipperary and Clare.
Lot 7: Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo and Galway.
(i) Ad hoc Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities, in accordance with Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council’s standards. Tenderers should note that the scope of services is not limited to normal working hours; and, or,
(ii) Dedicated Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities within a specific geographic area or attached to a specific facility in accordance with PHECC Standards.
This public procurement competition will be divided into 7 lots:
Lot 1: Fingal, Meath, Louth, Cavan and Monaghan.
Lot 2: Dublin City, South Dublin and Dunlaoghaire Rathdown.
Lot 3: Longford, Westmeath, Offaly, Laois, Kildare and West Wicklow.
Lot 4: Tipperary South, Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow, Wexford, and East Wicklow.
Lot 5: Kerry and Cork.
Lot 6: Limerick, Tipperary and Clare.
Lot 7: Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo and Galway.
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 42500000.00
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: Fingal, Meath, Louth, Cavan and Monaghan.
Lot No:
1
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
-
Health services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
In summary, the Services comprise the provision of:
(i) Ad hoc Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities, in accordance with Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council’s standards. Tenderers should note that the scope of services is not limited to normal working hours; and, or,
(ii) Dedicated Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities within a specific geographic area or attached to a specific facility in accordance with PHECC Standards.
In Lot 1: Fingal, Meath, Louth, Cavan and Monaghan.
(i) Ad hoc Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities, in accordance with Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council’s standards. Tenderers should note that the scope of services is not limited to normal working hours; and, or,
(ii) Dedicated Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities within a specific geographic area or attached to a specific facility in accordance with PHECC Standards.
In Lot 1: Fingal, Meath, Louth, Cavan and Monaghan.
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: 5399000.00
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:
This tender is being conducted under the Light Touch Regulations to estabish a Framework Tyep Agreement.
The initial award of the Framework is for 2 years with provision for 3 extensions of up to 12 months each.
The initial award of the Framework is for 2 years with provision for 3 extensions of up to 12 months each.
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 note that the Lot Value is a Best Estimate of value over five years. The HSE has a higher confidence in the overall Tender Value.
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Lot 2: Dublin City, South Dublin and Dunlaoghaire Rathdown.
Lot No:
2
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
-
Health services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
In summary, the Services comprise the provision of:
(i) Ad hoc Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities, in accordance with Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council’s standards. Tenderers should note that the scope of services is not limited to normal working hours; and, or,
(ii) Dedicated Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities within a specific geographic area or attached to a specific facility in accordance with PHECC Standards.
In Lot 2: Dublin City, South Dublin and Dunlaoghaire Rathdown.
(i) Ad hoc Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities, in accordance with Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council’s standards. Tenderers should note that the scope of services is not limited to normal working hours; and, or,
(ii) Dedicated Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities within a specific geographic area or attached to a specific facility in accordance with PHECC Standards.
In Lot 2: Dublin City, South Dublin and Dunlaoghaire Rathdown.
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: 3409000.00
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:
This tender is being conducted under the Light Touch Regulations to estabish a Framework Tyep Agreement.
The initial award of the Framework is for 2 years with provision for 3 extensions of up to 12 months each.
The initial award of the Framework is for 2 years with provision for 3 extensions of up to 12 months each.
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 note that the Lot Value is a Best Estimate of value over five years. The HSE has a higher confidence in the overall Tender Value.
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Lot 3: Longford, Westmeath, Offaly, Laois, Kildare and West Wicklow. L
Lot No:
3
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
-
Health services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
In summary, the Services comprise the provision of:
(i) Ad hoc Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities, in accordance with Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council’s standards. Tenderers should note that the scope of services is not limited to normal working hours; and, or,
(ii) Dedicated Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities within a specific geographic area or attached to a specific facility in accordance with PHECC Standards.
In Lot 3: Longford, Westmeath, Offaly, Laois, Kildare and West Wicklow.
(i) Ad hoc Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities, in accordance with Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council’s standards. Tenderers should note that the scope of services is not limited to normal working hours; and, or,
(ii) Dedicated Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities within a specific geographic area or attached to a specific facility in accordance with PHECC Standards.
In Lot 3: Longford, Westmeath, Offaly, Laois, Kildare and West Wicklow.
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: 2697000.00
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:
This tender is being conducted under the Light Touch Regulations to estabish a Framework Tyep Agreement.
The initial award of the Framework is for 2 years with provision for 3 extensions of up to 12 months each.
The initial award of the Framework is for 2 years with provision for 3 extensions of up to 12 months each.
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 note that the Lot Value is a Best Estimate of value over five years. The HSE has a higher confidence in the overall Tender Value.
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Lot 4: Tipperary South, Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow, Wexford, and East Wicklow.
Lot No:
4
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
-
Health services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
In summary, the Services comprise the provision of:
(i) Ad hoc Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities, in accordance with Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council’s standards. Tenderers should note that the scope of services is not limited to normal working hours; and, or,
(ii) Dedicated Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities within a specific geographic area or attached to a specific facility in accordance with PHECC Standards.
In Lot 4: Tipperary South, Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow, Wexford, and East Wicklow.
(i) Ad hoc Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities, in accordance with Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council’s standards. Tenderers should note that the scope of services is not limited to normal working hours; and, or,
(ii) Dedicated Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities within a specific geographic area or attached to a specific facility in accordance with PHECC Standards.
In Lot 4: Tipperary South, Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow, Wexford, and East Wicklow.
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: 6666000.00
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:
This tender is being conducted under the Light Touch Regulations to estabish a Framework Tyep Agreement.
The initial award of the Framework is for 2 years with provision for 3 extensions of up to 12 months each.
The initial award of the Framework is for 2 years with provision for 3 extensions of up to 12 months each.
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 note that the Lot Value is a Best Estimate of value over five years. The HSE has a higher confidence in the overall Tender Value.
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Lot 5: Kerry and Cork.
Lot No:
5
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
-
Health services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
In summary, the Services comprise the provision of:
(i) Ad hoc Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities, in accordance with Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council’s standards. Tenderers should note that the scope of services is not limited to normal working hours; and, or,
(ii) Dedicated Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities within a specific geographic area or attached to a specific facility in accordance with PHECC Standards.
In Lot 5: Kerry and Cork.
(i) Ad hoc Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities, in accordance with Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council’s standards. Tenderers should note that the scope of services is not limited to normal working hours; and, or,
(ii) Dedicated Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities within a specific geographic area or attached to a specific facility in accordance with PHECC Standards.
In Lot 5: Kerry and Cork.
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: 4286000.00
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:
This tender is being conducted under the Light Touch Regulations to estabish a Framework Tyep Agreement.
The initial award of the Framework is for 2 years with provision for 3 extensions of up to 12 months each.
The initial award of the Framework is for 2 years with provision for 3 extensions of up to 12 months each.
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 note that the Lot Value is a Best Estimate of value over five years. The HSE has a higher confidence in the overall Tender Value.
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Lot 6: Limerick, Tipperary and Clare.
Lot No:
6
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
-
Health services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
In summary, the Services comprise the provision of:
(i) Ad hoc Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities, in accordance with Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council’s standards. Tenderers should note that the scope of services is not limited to normal working hours; and, or,
(ii) Dedicated Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities within a specific geographic area or attached to a specific facility in accordance with PHECC Standards.
In Lot 6: Limerick, Tipperary and Clare.
(i) Ad hoc Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities, in accordance with Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council’s standards. Tenderers should note that the scope of services is not limited to normal working hours; and, or,
(ii) Dedicated Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities within a specific geographic area or attached to a specific facility in accordance with PHECC Standards.
In Lot 6: Limerick, Tipperary and Clare.
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: 4696000.00
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:
This tender is being conducted under the Light Touch Regulations to estabish a Framework Tyep Agreement.
The initial award of the Framework is for 2 years with provision for 3 extensions of up to 12 months each.
The initial award of the Framework is for 2 years with provision for 3 extensions of up to 12 months each.
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 note that the Lot Value is a Best Estimate of value over five years. The HSE has a higher confidence in the overall Tender Value.
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Lot 7: Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo and Galway.
Lot No:
7
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
-
Health services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
In summary, the Services comprise the provision of:
(i) Ad hoc Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities, in accordance with Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council’s standards. Tenderers should note that the scope of services is not limited to normal working hours; and, or,
(ii) Dedicated Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities within a specific geographic area or attached to a specific facility in accordance with PHECC Standards.
In Lot 7: Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo and Galway.
(i) Ad hoc Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities, in accordance with Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council’s standards. Tenderers should note that the scope of services is not limited to normal working hours; and, or,
(ii) Dedicated Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities within a specific geographic area or attached to a specific facility in accordance with PHECC Standards.
In Lot 7: Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo and Galway.
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: 15347000.00
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:
This tender is being conducted under the Light Touch Regulations to estabish a Framework Tyep Agreement.
The initial award of the Framework is for 2 years with provision for 3 extensions of up to 12 months each.
The initial award of the Framework is for 2 years with provision for 3 extensions of up to 12 months each.
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 note that the Lot Value is a Best Estimate of value over five years. The HSE has a higher confidence in the overall Tender Value.
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:
See Tender Documents: Tenderers must meet specified registration standards.
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
See Tender Documents
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.1.3)
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:
10
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
The Tender is being conducted under the light touch regualtion. The Contracting Authority is availing of the flexibiliy afforded under this regualtion to allow for a five year duration.
IV.1.8)
Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement
: no
IV.2)
Administrative information
IV.2.2)
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
28/01/2022
Local time:
15:00
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
Tender must be valid until:
28/07/2022
IV.2.7)
Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
28/01/2022
Local time:
15:00
Place:
On-line
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)
Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
November 2026
VI.2)
Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
The High Court of Ireland
Four Courts, Inns Quay
Dublin
Dublin 7
IE