ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 10/02/2023

Expire date: 13/03/2023

External Reference: 2023-261685

TED Reference: 2023/S 033-096314

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Atlantic Technological University
IE3926731JH
Donegal Port Road
Letterkenny
Co.Donegal
IE
Contact person: Corinna Gavin
Telephone: +353 91742117
E-mail: corinna.gavin@atu.ie
NUTS code:  IE04 -  Northern and Western
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.atu.ie/
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/206645

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=233857&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=233857&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

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

ATU Galway City Modular Building Rental Agreement Design & Build
Reference number:  ATU Galway City Rental 2023
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

45223800  -  Assembly and erection of prefabricated structures
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Works
II.1.4)

Short description

The Contracting Authority proposes to engage in a competitive process for the award of two contracts, incorporating a rental agreement for Turnkey Design and Build, Modular Classroom and Office Accommodation and any additional works required during the lifetime of the agreement at the following locations.
(a) Contract for Two Storey Modular Building – ATU Galway City, Dublin Road Campus, Dublin Road, Galway City
(b) Contract for Three Single Storey Modular Buildings, ATU Galway City, Wellpark Campus, Monivea Road, Galway City.
Please refer to the attached documentation for further details.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 8000000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

44211000  -  Prefabricated buildings
45223800  -  Assembly and erection of prefabricated structures
45223821  -  Prefabricated units
70310000  -  Building rental or sale services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE04 -  Northern and Western
Main site or place of performance:  
ATU Galway City
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Contracting Authority proposes to engage in a competitive process for the award of two contracts, incorporating a rental agreement for Turnkey Design and Build, Modular Classroom and Office Accommodation and any additional works required during the lifetime of the agreement at the following locations.
(a) Contract for Two Storey Modular Building – ATU Galway City, Dublin Road Campus, Dublin Road, Galway City
(b) Contract for Three Single Storey Modular Buildings, ATU Galway City, Wellpark Campus, Monivea Road, Galway City.
Rental Agreement for a Turnkey Design and Build, Modular Classroom and Office Space.
ATU are proposing an initial contract of a 5-year rental period, with an option to convert to a direct purchase after year 2, or at the discretion of ATU to have a maximum rental period of up to 10 years.
ATU also reserves the right to purchase the building at the end of the maximum 10-year rental period. This arrangement is subject to change by mutual agreement, depending on funding arrangements.
ATU are using the Accelerated Competitive Procedure with Negotiation
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: 8000000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 120
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9)

Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 3
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: yes
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
ATU are proposing an initial contract of a 5-year rental period, with an option to convert to a direct purchase after year 2, or at the discretion of ATU to have a maximum rental period of up to 10 years.
ATU also reserves the right to purchase the building at the end of the maximum 10-year rental period. This arrangement is subject to change by mutual agreement, depending on funding arrangements.
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 refer to the attached documents for further 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 attached documents
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 attached documents

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Competitive procedure with negotiation
Accelerated procedure
Justification:  
Additional teaching and office space for academic/research & support staff. It is critical due to timelines, and current market conditions, that the Modular Buildings are in place for September 2023 for continuity of Academic Activities.
IV.1.5)

Information about negotiation

The contracting authority reserves the right to award the contract on the basis of the initial tenders without conducting negotiations
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:  06/03/2023
Local time:  15:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.3)

Additional information

See attached documentation
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court
Inns Quay
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 18886000
E-mail: Info@courts.ie
Internet address: www.courts.ie

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
Please refer to your legal advisor