Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

The Minister for Environment, Climate and Communication

29-31 Adelaide Road,

Dublin

Dublin 2

Contact person: Sarah O'Hara

Telephone: +353 0761008363

E-mail: Sarah.O'Hara@ogp.gov.ie

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Internet address(es):

Main address: http://www.ogp.gov.ie/

Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/351

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=234534&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=234534&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

Environment

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the provision in five lots of Offshore Renewable Energy and Renewable Energy Consultancy

Reference number: PROJ000008232

II.1.2)

Main CPV code

71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services

II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services

II.1.4)

Short description

To assist in meeting Ireland’s national and legally binding renewable energy targets, the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC; the Department) requires the assistance of high quality, expert support services to help shape the policies which will contribute to achieving targets, as well as to maximise the potential of Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) beyond 2030.
For this purpose, the Department is establishing a support services procurement framework, with the aim that successful bidders will provide services between 2023-2025 inclusive. The support services will complement existing expertise within the Department, ensuring evidence-based decision making informed by relevant and up to date environmental, economic, legal, hydrogen and biomethane, and technical expertise

II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 18225000.00 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

1. Technical Advisory Services

Lot No: 1

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71300000 - Engineering services

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71313440 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314200 - Energy-management services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73112000 - Marine research services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

76500000 - Onshore and offshore services

76520000 - Offshore services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction

90712000 - Environmental planning

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Main site or place of performance:

Dublin 1

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 1: Technical Advisory Services
The typical types of services that may be required of Framework Clients under this Lot are set out below. This is a non-exhaustive list to illustrate the type of services that may be procured.
 Preparation, capture and sharing of ORE data
 Analysis of spatial planning options and policy guidance
 Analysis of port infrastructure
 Support for design and implementation of Designated Marine Area Plans
 Advices on technology options, including smart grid and private wires
 Advices on planning, regulatory or permitting (technical aspects)
 Advices in wind guidelines, including noise
 Advices on proposed construction methodologies
 Advices on grid connections and distribution network
 Advices on design and operation of small-scale generation schemes
 Advices on development of private wires
 Securing EU co-financing support
 Sustainability
 Communications (including stakeholder engagement)
 Supply chain and logistics
 Skills Gap Assessments

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: 7602500.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

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: yes

Description of options:

The Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to extend the Term for a period of up to 12 months with a maximum of 1 such extension on the same terms and 6
conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law. The Term will not exceed four (4) years in aggregate.

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)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

2. Economic and Financial Services

Lot No: 2

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79211000 - Accounting services

71321100 - Construction economics services

79311400 - Economic research services

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Main site or place of performance:

Dublin 1

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 2: Economic and Financial Services
The typical types of services that may be required of Framework Clients under this Lot are set out below. This is a non-exhaustive list to illustrate the type of services that may be procured.
 Business case development
 Economic and financial appraisals
 Finance and Banking
 Energy project Funding
 Sectoral Risk and Opportunity Assessments
 Modelling
 Forecasting and analyses
 Risk assessment
 Compliance with Public Spending Code
 Route to market design
 Energy sector financing
 Policy reviews
 General research
 Pricing
 Taxation
 Design of regulatory models
 Regulatory compliance (economic)
 Inputs to Climate Action Plan
 Skills needs
 Schemes design

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: 4838500.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

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: yes

Description of options:

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)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

3. Environmental and Climate Services

Lot No: 3

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71300000 - Engineering services

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71313440 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314200 - Energy-management services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73112000 - Marine research services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

76500000 - Onshore and offshore services

76520000 - Offshore services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction

90712000 - Environmental planning

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Main site or place of performance:

Dublin 1

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

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Lot 3: Environmental and Climate Services
The typical types of services that may be required of Framework Clients under this Lot are set out below. This is a non-exhaustive list to illustrate the type of services that may be procured.
 Preparation or review of:
- Appropriate Assessments
- Strategic Environmental Assessments
- Environmental Impact Statements
 Feasibility studies
 Spatial planning
 Carbon proofing of infrastructure
 Analysis of elements of OREDP II
 ORE permitting
 Project level consenting

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: 4397000.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

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: yes

Description of options:

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)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

4. Hydrogen and Biomethane Services

Lot No: 4

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71300000 - Engineering services

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71313440 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314200 - Energy-management services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73112000 - Marine research services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

76500000 - Onshore and offshore services

76520000 - Offshore services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction

90712000 - Environmental planning

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Main site or place of performance:

Dublin 1

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 4: Hydrogen and Biomethane Services
The typical types of services that may be required of Framework Clients under this Lot are set out below. This is a non-exhaustive list to illustrate the type of services that may be procured.
 Policy guidance
 Regulatory framework
 Technology assessments
 Storage options
 Energy integration
 Market engagement
 Skills Gap Assessments

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: 1387000.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

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: yes

Description of options:

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

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: Please consult the RFT documentation for this competition (RFT#233409)

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

Please consult the RFT documentation for this competition (RFT#233409)

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: 80

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: 29/03/2023

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 : 12 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 29/03/2023

Local time: 12:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: no

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

The High Court of Ireland

Dublin

Telephone: +353 18866000

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:

Please consult your own legal advisors.