Cork Education and Training Board

N/A

21 Lavitt's Quay, Cork

Cork

T12 HYT9

IE

Contact person: Procurement Department

Telephone: +353 14020114

E-mail: tenders@greenville.ie

Main address: http://www.corketb.ie

Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/373

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  

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=241577&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted

to the abovementioned address

Body governed by public law

Education

For The Supply, Delivery, Assembly and Installation of Loose Furniture

Reference number:  Cork ETB Request for Tender

Cork Education and Training Board proposes to establish a number of multi-party framework agreements for the supply, delivery, assembly and installation (where required) of loose furniture to Cork ETB sites in 9 lots.
Tenderers should note each lot will be individually evaluated, so specialist firms capable of supplying only an individual lot are welcome to submit a tender for that lot, or indeed multiple lots.

Tenders may be submitted for  all lots

General Classroom Furniture

Lot No:  1

Main site or place of performance:  

This lot 1 relates to student desks and tables and related items as detailed in the tender documentation. Technical specification for all items as per Department of Education and Skills Loose Furniture for Post Primary Schools Specifications and Standards Cork ETB may over the life of the framework require bespoke or customised items with an adjusted specification and which are not included on the Department list or in excess of the Department technical specification.

This contract is subject to renewal: no

Office and Learning Environment Furniture

Lot No:  2

Main site or place of performance:  

This lot 2 relates to office and learning environment furniture and related items as detailed in the tender documentation. Technical specification for all items as per Department of Education and Skills Loose Furniture for Post Primary Schools Specifications and Standards Cork ETB may over the life of the framework require bespoke or customised items with an adjusted specification and which are not included on the Department list or in excess of the Department technical specification.

This contract is subject to renewal: no

White Boards/Notice Boards

Lot No:  3

Main site or place of performance:  

This lot 3 relates to white boards, pin boards and wall mounted display units and related items as detailed in the tender documentation. Technical specification for all items as per Department of Education and Skills Loose Furniture for Post Primary Schools Specifications and Standards Cork ETB may over the life of the framework require bespoke or customised items with an adjusted specification and which are not included on the Department list or in excess of the Department technical specification.

This contract is subject to renewal: no

Steel Lockers and Presses

Lot No:  4

Main site or place of performance:  

This lot 4 relates to steel locks and presses and related items as detailed in the tender documentation. Technical specification for all items as per Department of Education and Skills Loose Furniture for Post Primary Schools Specifications and Standards Cork ETB may over the life of the framework require bespoke or customised items with an adjusted specification and which are not included on the Department list or in excess of the Department technical specification.

This contract is subject to renewal: no

Specialist Classrooms

Lot No:  5

Main site or place of performance:  

This lot 5 relates to specialist classroom furniture including home economics, art, woodwork, metalwork, engineering, etc. and related items as detailed in the tender documentation. Technical specification for all items as per Department of Education and Skills Loose Furniture for Post Primary Schools Specifications and Standards Cork ETB may over the life of the framework require bespoke or customised items with an adjusted specification and which are not included on the Department list or in excess of the Department technical specification.

This contract is subject to renewal: no

Canteen Furniture

Lot No:  6

Main site or place of performance:  

This Lot 6 relates to canteen furniture and related items as detailed in the tender documentation. Technical specification for all items as per Department of Education and Skills Loose Furniture for Post Primary Schools Specifications and Standards Cork ETB may over the life of the framework require bespoke or customised items with an adjusted specification and which are not included on the Department list or in excess of the Department technical specification.

This contract is subject to renewal: no

Library

Lot No:  7

Main site or place of performance:  

This Lot 7 relates to library and related furniture items and related items as detailed in the tender documentation. Technical specification for all items as per Department of Education and Skills Loose Furniture for Post Primary Schools Specifications and Standards Cork ETB may over the life of the framework require bespoke or customised items with an adjusted specification and which are not included on the Department list or in excess of the Department technical specification.

This contract is subject to renewal: no

Staging & Tiered Seating

Lot No:  8

Main site or place of performance:  

This Lot 8 relates to staging and tiered seating and related items as detailed in the tender documentation. Technical specification for all items as per Department of Education and Skills Loose Furniture for Post Primary Schools Specifications and Standards Cork ETB may over the life of the framework require bespoke or customised items with an adjusted specification and which are not included on the Department list or in excess of the Department technical specification.

This contract is subject to renewal: no

Primary School Furniture

Lot No:  9

Main site or place of performance:  

This Lot 9 relates to Primary School Furniture including chairs and tables and related items as detailed in the tender documentation. Technical specification for all items as per Department of Education and Skills Loose Furniture for Post Primary Schools Specifications and Standards Cork ETB may over the life of the framework require bespoke or customised items with an adjusted specification and which are not included on the Department list or in excess of the Department technical specification.

This contract is subject to renewal: no

List and brief description of conditions:  Please refer to the tender documentation available on eTenders using RFT ID 240201.

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

Framework agreement with several operators

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:  7

Date:  08/06/2023

Local time:  12:00

Tender must be valid until:  06/06/2024

Date:  08/06/2023

Local time:  12:00

Place:  

Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:  

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

1) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications. All information relating to attachments, including clarifications and changes, will be published on the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) only. Registration is free of charge. The contracting authority will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties;
2) Suppliers must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications and to respond electronically to the competition. Please note a new version of the eTenders platform is launching on the 15th May, however this competition will continue to run on the current version.
3) Suppliers should note the following when making their submission:
• There is a maximum upload limit of 2GB per file. Documents larger than this should be divided into smaller files prior to upload.
• In order to submit a document to the electronic postbox, please note that you must click “Submit Response”. After submitting a response, the response may be modified and re-submitted as many times as may be necessary until the RFT deadline has expired. After each upload of a document tenderers will have to press submit again. Suppliers should be aware that the “Submit Response” button will be disabled automatically upon expiration of the response deadline.
• Suppliers must ensure that they give themselves sufficient time to upload & submit all required documentation before the submission deadline. Suppliers should take into account the fact that upload speeds vary.
• If you experience difficulty when uploading documents please contact eTenders Support Desk for technical assistance. Email etenders@eusupply. com or Telephone: 353(0)21 2439277 (09:00am – 17:30pm GMT) 5. All queries must be submitted through the messaging facility on www.etenders.gov.ie.
4) All queries regarding this tender requirement or process must be submitted through the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal www.etenders.gov.ie as a specific question. Responses will be circulated to those tenderers that have registered an interest in this notice on www.etenders.gov.ie The details of the person making a query will not be disclosed when circulating the response
5) This is the sole call for competition for these frameworks. Please note the maximum number being admitted ranges from 5 to 7 depending on the lot and subject to that number qualifying for each lot.
6) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
7) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
8) It will be a condition of award that the successful tenderer is and remains tax compliant.
9) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreement or any contract awarded under the framework agreement at any time.
10) Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words "or equivalent" will always be appended.
11) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of the procurement documents with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, respondents are advised to ensure that they return completed documentation in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.

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