Date of dispatch of this notice: 07/09/2017
Expire date: 12/10/2017
External Reference: 2017-735494
TED Reference: 2017/S 174-357149
Contract notice - utilities
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Contract notice - utilities
[NoticeContractUtilities]
[Supplies]
[Directive201425]
[Section1]: [Ce]
I.1)
[NameAddressContact]
Electricity Supply Board ( ESB )
N/A
2 Gateway
Dublin 3
East Wall Road
IE
[Contactpoint]:
James Ward
[AddressPhone]:
+353 11234567
[AddressEmail]:
powergeneration.procurement@esb.ie
[Nutscode]:
IE -
IRELAND
[UrlGeneral]:
http://www.esb.ie
[UrlBuyerprofile]:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/377
I.3)
[InfoTendering]
[AddressObtainDocs]:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=118286&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE[AddressFurtherinfo]
[AsContactsAbove]:
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressSendTenders]:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=118286&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressToAbove]
I.6)
[Mainactivity]
[MainactivElectricity]
[Section2]: [Object]
II.1)
[QuantityScopeContract]
II.1.1)
[TitleContract]
Renewable energy ecological consultancy services framework
[Fileref]:
GWM-7201
II.1.2)
[CpvMain]
90700000
-
II.1.3)
[TypeContract]
[Supplies]
II.1.4)
[DescrShort]
Provision of renewable energy ecological consultancy services related to offshore wind farms acquired, developed or built during the term of the Framework, including Joint Venture or subsidiary developments. ESB plans to develop or acquire the offshore wind farms commencing in 2018, through a pipeline of projects which are currently going through the consenting process. The size of individual projects is expected to range between 200 MW and 500 MW, although some projects could be larger. The location of these initial offshore wind farms is expected to be in the Irish sea. Further information is set out in the Pre-Qualification documentation.
II.1.6)
[LotsInfo]
[DivisionLots]:
[Yes]
[LotsSubmittedFor]
[LotOneOnly]
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
Terrestrial & Aquatic Ecology Consultancy Services
[LotNumber]:
1
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
90700000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[Nutscode]:
UK -
UNITED KINGDOM
[Nutscode]:
IE -
IRELAND
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:
Ireland and the U.K.
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
The high level scope of services for Lot 1 includes but is not limited to the following:
Lot 1: Terrestrial & Aquatic Ecology Consultancy Services
Terrestrial Ecology Surveys
Habitat surveys, classification and mapping (Fossitt 2000 and Phase 1 Habitat Classification in Republic of Ireland, JNCC Habitats Classification in the UK)
Botanical surveys
Invasive species surveys
Bird surveys (Multi-seasonal)
Bat surveys (Multi-seasonal)
Large mammal surveys (e.g. Badger and otter)
Invertebrate surveys (e.g. Marsh fritillary)
Freshwater aquatic ecology surveys (Ecological status classification, water quality, fish, water dependent habitats and species)
Ecological Reporting / Roles
Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) / Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Appropriate Assessment (AA) Reports (Screening for AA and Natura Impact Statements), Habitats Regulation Assessment
Ecological management plans
Invasive species management plans
Consultation with Stakeholders such as the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) or equivalent.
Site supervision / Ecological and Environmental Clerk of Works
Expert witness evidence at Oral Hearings
Other Ecology Services / Advice as required by ESB Group
Lot 1: Terrestrial & Aquatic Ecology Consultancy Services
Terrestrial Ecology Surveys
Habitat surveys, classification and mapping (Fossitt 2000 and Phase 1 Habitat Classification in Republic of Ireland, JNCC Habitats Classification in the UK)
Botanical surveys
Invasive species surveys
Bird surveys (Multi-seasonal)
Bat surveys (Multi-seasonal)
Large mammal surveys (e.g. Badger and otter)
Invertebrate surveys (e.g. Marsh fritillary)
Freshwater aquatic ecology surveys (Ecological status classification, water quality, fish, water dependent habitats and species)
Ecological Reporting / Roles
Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) / Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Appropriate Assessment (AA) Reports (Screening for AA and Natura Impact Statements), Habitats Regulation Assessment
Ecological management plans
Invasive species management plans
Consultation with Stakeholders such as the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) or equivalent.
Site supervision / Ecological and Environmental Clerk of Works
Expert witness evidence at Oral Hearings
Other Ecology Services / Advice as required by ESB Group
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
96
[RenewalsSubject]:
[No]
II.2.9)
[LimitOperators]
[EnvisagedNumber]:
8
[CriteriaChoosingLimited]:
As stated in Pre-Qualification Information memorandum available from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 123616.
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[Yes]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[No]
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[No]
II.2.14)
[InfoAdditional]
ESB is pursuing a number of potential sites with a view to developing up to 1,000MW of offshore wind farm projects, and the scope of this framework includes offshore sites around Ireland and the U.K. The total MW developed could exceed 1,000 MW if additional viable projects are identified. The Framework term will be three year initial term, with the option to extend a further five years.
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
Marine Ecology Consultancy Services
[LotNumber]:
2
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
90700000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[Nutscode]:
UK -
UNITED KINGDOM
[Nutscode]:
IE -
IRELAND
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:
Ireland and the U.K.
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
The high level scope of services for Lot 2 includes but is not limited to the following:
Marine Ecology Surveys
Intertidal and subtidal surveys
Marine benthic flora and fauna surveys
Fisheries and shellfish surveys
Marine invertebrate sampling and identification
Seabird surveys and collision risk assessment
Marine mammal survey, monitoring and collision risk assessment
Marine habitat identification, classification and mapping
Marine water quality
Ecological Reporting / Roles
Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA) / Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
Appropriate Assessment (AA) Reports (Screening for AA and Natura Impact Statements), Habitats Regulation Assessment
Ecological management plans
Invasive species management plans
Consultation with Stakeholders such as the National Parks and Wildlife Service or equivalent
Site supervision / Ecological and Environmental Clerk of Works
Expert witness evidence at Oral Hearings
Other Ecology Services / Advice as required by ESB Group
Marine Ecology Surveys
Intertidal and subtidal surveys
Marine benthic flora and fauna surveys
Fisheries and shellfish surveys
Marine invertebrate sampling and identification
Seabird surveys and collision risk assessment
Marine mammal survey, monitoring and collision risk assessment
Marine habitat identification, classification and mapping
Marine water quality
Ecological Reporting / Roles
Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA) / Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
Appropriate Assessment (AA) Reports (Screening for AA and Natura Impact Statements), Habitats Regulation Assessment
Ecological management plans
Invasive species management plans
Consultation with Stakeholders such as the National Parks and Wildlife Service or equivalent
Site supervision / Ecological and Environmental Clerk of Works
Expert witness evidence at Oral Hearings
Other Ecology Services / Advice as required by ESB Group
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
96
[RenewalsSubject]:
[No]
II.2.9)
[LimitOperators]
[EnvisagedNumber]:
8
[CriteriaChoosingLimited]:
As stated in Pre-Qualification Information memorandum available from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 123616.
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[Yes]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[No]
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[No]
II.2.14)
[InfoAdditional]
ESB is pursuing a number of potential sites with a view to developing up to 1,000MW of offshore wind farm projects, and the scope of this framework includes offshore sites around Ireland and the U.K. The total MW developed could exceed 1,000 MW if additional viable projects are identified. The Framework term will be three year initial term, with the option to extend a further five years.
[Section3]: [InfoLegal]
III.1)
[ConditionsParticip]
III.1.1)
[SituationPersonalIncl]
[InfoEvaluatingRequir]:
As stated in Pre-Qualification Information memorandum available on request from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 123616.
III.1.2)
[EconomicFinancialStanding]
[CriteriaSelectionDocs]
III.1.3)
[TechnicalCapacity]
[CriteriaSelectionDocs]
III.1.4)
[ParticipationRules]
[DescrBriefRules]: As stated in Pre-Qualification Information memorandum available on request from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 123616.
III.1.6)
[DepositsRequired]
As stated in Pre-Qualification Information memorandum available on request from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 123616.
III.1.7)
[FinancingConditions]
As stated in Pre-Qualification Information memorandum available on request from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 123616.
III.1.8)
[LegalFormTaken]
As stated in Pre-Qualification Information memorandum available on request from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 123616.
III.2)
[ConditionsContract]
III.2.2)
[OtherConditions]
As stated in Pre-Qualification Information memorandum available on request from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 123616.
III.2.3)
[StaffResponsible]
[StaffResponsibleIndicate]
[Section4]: [Procedure]
IV.1)
[Description]
IV.1.1)
[TypeProcedure]
[ProctypeNegotWCall]
IV.1.3)
[FrameworkContractDpsInfo]
[FrameworkSeveral]
[FrameworkParticipEnvis]:
5
IV.1.4)
[ReductionDuringDialogue]
[ReductionRecourse]
IV.1.8)
[GpaInfo]
[GpaCovered]
: [No]
IV.2)
[InfoAdmin]
IV.2.2)
[LimitReceiptTendersReqPart]
[Date]:
12/10/2017
[Time]:
15:00
IV.2.4)
[LanguagesAllowed]
[Language_EN]
[Section6]: [InfoComplement]
VI.1)
[RecurrenceInfo]
[RecurrentProcurement]:
[No]
VI.2)
[InfoEworkflow]
[EorderingUsed]
[EinvoicingUsed]
[EpaymentUsed]
VI.3)
[InfoAdditional]
It is our intention to use the Irish Government Procurement portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) for this competition (e-Tenders Ref No. 123616). Interested parties must register their interest on the e-Tenders website. Registration is free of charge. Please note that once you have registered your company's interest you must send a message through the e-Tenders system requesting the pre-qualification documentation, which will be sent to your company via e-Tenders. All information relating to and including the pre-qualification documents, any clarifications and changes will be issued/published via this portal. Please note that a clarification log will be added to the PQQ documentation to record clarification queries received and the responses. You should check the log regularly for updates. The contracting entity will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties. Further information on this procurement competition is set out in the Pre-Qualification documentation.
Responses to the pre-qualification questionnaire are required through eTenders on or before (15.00GMT) on 12th October 2017.
Responses to the pre-qualification questionnaire are required through eTenders on or before (15.00GMT) on 12th October 2017.
VI.4)
[AppealsProcedure]
VI.4.1)
[AppealsBody]
Chief Registrar
Four Courts, Inns Quay
Dublin 7
IE
[AddressPhone]:
+353 1888600
[Internet]:
http://www.courts.ie
VI.4.3)
[AppealsLodging]
[AppealsDeadline]:
A person seeking a review of a shall first notify ESB of the alleged infringement in writing and of their intention to seek a review.