ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 03/06/2022

Expire date: 12/07/2022

External Reference: 2022-218891

TED Reference: 2022/S 109-308420

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
NA
29-31 Adelaide Road
Dublin
Dublin 2
IE
Contact person: Gerald Mc Tiernan
Telephone: +353 16782950
E-mail: gerald.mctiernan@decc.gov.ie
Fax: +353 16783209
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.decc.gov.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/326

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=215692&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional 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=215692&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
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

Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Laboratory Analysis Services in support of Geological Survey Ireland’s “Irish Construction Materials” Project: Aggregates
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

71351200  -  Geological and geophysical consultancy services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for appointment to a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Laboratory Analysis Services in support of Geological Survey Ireland’s “Irish Construction Materials” Project: Aggregates (the “Framework Agreement”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Services”). In summary, the Services comprise: Laboratory testing of and analytical services for construction materials, in particular geogenic materials including aggregates, sands, dimension stone and materials arising therein. Geological Survey Ireland a division of the the Department seeks tenders for inclusion in a multi supplier framework to provide testing and analytical services as requested during a potential 4 year term framework.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 500000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71351220  -  Geological consultancy services
71351730  -  Geological prospecting services
71351900  -  Geology, oceanography and hydrology services
71351910  -  Geology services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

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

Description of the procurement

The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for appointment to a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Laboratory Analysis Services in support of Geological Survey Ireland’s “Irish Construction Materials” Project: Aggregates (the “Framework Agreement”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Services”). In summary, the Services comprise: Laboratory testing of and analytical services for construction materials, in particular geogenic materials including aggregates, sands, dimension stone and materials arising therein. Geological Survey Ireland is a line division of the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications and is Ireland's public earth science knowledge centre. Within the minerals programme, GSI runs the Irish Construction Materials Project, a multi discipline programme which provides research, data and scientific advice on all geological aspects of construction, including dimension stone, sands & gravels, crushed rock and other construction product components. The project focuses on the sustainable supply of these raw materials, the security of supply to ensure the delivery of national strategic goals and the suitability of raw materials for their intended use. GSI seeks tenders for inclusion in a multi supplier framework to provide testing and analytical services as requested during the lifetime of the framework.
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: 500000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
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: 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

See RFT Document Appendix 1

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 RFT document Section 3.2 and 3.3 relating to Selection and Award Criteria.
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 RFT Appendix 1 for information.
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:  5
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:  12/07/2022
Local time:  13:00
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 : 3  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  12/07/2022
Local time:  13:00
Place:  
Tenders will be opened in Dublin
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:  
Tenders will be opened in Dublin by Geological Survey Ireland staff and evaluated as soon as possible following the closing date.

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.2)

Information about electronic workflows

Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3)

Additional information

See RFT document for additional information.
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court of Ireland
Ground Floor, Four Courts, Innis Quay, Dublin 7
Dublin
D7
IE
Telephone: +353 18886699
E-mail: HighCourtCentralOffice@courts.ie
Internet address: http://www.courts.ie/content/central-office-high-court

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
The High Court would be involved in any review procedure. See contact details above.