ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 20/01/2023

Expire date: 03/03/2023

External Reference: 2023-230494

TED Reference: 2023/S 018-048823

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: Frank Daly
Telephone: +353 16782585
E-mail: Frankj.Daly@decc.gov.ie
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=232530&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=232530&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

Geothermal technical services for the National Geothermal Database Product Delivery Project
Reference number:  RFT 231528
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

71351220  -  Geological consultancy services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, is seeking the provision of Geothermal technical services to Geological Survey Ireland for the 'National Geothermal Database Product Delivery Project' from April 2023 to April 2025 (inclusive). Geological Survey Ireland is a division of the Minister's Department.
The estimated value of the project is €800,000 ex VAT. The project is expected to last for 2 years (into April 2025) and the RFT includes a provision to extend the duration for up to 1 year if unforeseen issues or delays arise.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 800000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71351000  -  Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services
71351200  -  Geological and geophysical consultancy services
71351900  -  Geology, oceanography and hydrology services
71351910  -  Geology services
71351913  -  Geological exploration 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, is seeking the provision of Geothermal technical services to Geological Survey Ireland for the 'National Geothermal Database Product Delivery Project' from April 2023 to April 2025 (inclusive). Geological Survey Ireland is a division of the Minister's Department.
The estimated value of the project is €800,000 ex VAT. The project is expected to last for 2 years (into April 2025) and the RFT includes a provision to extend the duration for up to 1 year if unforeseen issues or delays arise.
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: 800000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The contract includes a provision for a single extension of up to 12 months if unforeseen problems or delays arise.
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 for additional information.

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 Selection Criteria Page 13 onwards
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 document Appendix 1 Requirements and Specifications Pages21 onwards.
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 : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  03/03/2023
Local time:  12:00
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 : 6  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  03/03/2023
Local time:  12:00
Place:  
Tenders received will be opened at Geological Survey Ireland's offices in Dublin.
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:  
Geological Survey Ireland staff (2) will open the tenders received and arrange for an evaluation board (of at least 4 staff) to meet as soon as possible after the closing deadline.

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, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
Dublin
D7
IE
Telephone: +353 18886699
E-mail: HighCourtCentralOffice@courts.ie
Internet address: https://www.courts.ie/content/central-office-high-court

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
Review of this procurement process can be undertaken by taking a legal case in the High Court. The timing of this process depends on decisions by interested parties.