[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:
Dublin 1
The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (the “Contracting Authority”) is issuing this request for tenders (“RFT”) as a central purchasing body for use by the Framework Clients (defined below). The Office of Government Procurement (the “OGP”) is an office within the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform tasked with sourcing goods and services on behalf of the public service. References to the Contracting Authority will be deemed to include the OGP.
The Contracting Authority invites tenders (“Tenders”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the award of a single supplier framework contract (the “Framework Contract”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (“the Services”).
In summary, the Services comprise of:
The provision of high-quality servicing, mechanical repair and maintenance of Irish Public Sector fleet vehicles including cars and Light Commercial Vehicles, with a requirement for multiple servicing locations nationwide in order to accommodate various Framework Clients.
The required services for this Framework Contract include, but are not limited to:
-receipt of vehicle;
-completion of a Vehicle Health Check to identify defects –mechanical, electrical, auxiliary equipment and Conspicuity markings (where applicable);
-referral of defects to Framework Clients online for authorisation to carry out rectification prior to commencing rectification;
-upon receipt of approval from the relevant Framework Client, rectification using manufacturer’s recommended parts and work methods;
-Quality check before the vehicle is released back to the relevant Framework Client to ensure it is fit and safe for purpose.
-A vehicle service scheduling service is also required.
-An Online Processing System
-Central Billing
-Fleet data capture and online upload to Fleet Management Systems
It is intended that the successful applicant will be able to supply a nationwide network of franchise garages capable of maintaining a varied fleet of vehicles to manufacturer’s standards.
[AwardCriteriaBelow]
[AwardCriterionQuality]
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[AwardCriterionName]:
Quality of Tenderer’s Methodology for Management of Service, Key Personnel and Management Information
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[Weighting]:
100
[AwardCriterionQuality]
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[AwardCriterionName]:
Quality of Tenderer’s proposed Methodology for Management and Administration
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[Weighting]:
100
[AwardCriterionQuality]
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[AwardCriterionName]:
Quality of Tenders proposal for Environmental and Sustainability Efficiencies.
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[Weighting]:
50
[AwardCriterionQuality]
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[AwardCriterionName]:
Number of Overall Service Outlets
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[Weighting]:
50
[AwardCriterionQuality]
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[AwardCriterionName]:
Certified to ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security) or equivalent
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[Weighting]:
25
[AwardCriterionQuality]
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[AwardCriterionName]:
Certified to ISO 9001 (Quality Management System) or equivalent
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[Weighting]:
25
[AwardLowestCost]
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[AwardCriterionName]:
Cost – Hourly Labour Rate
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[Weighting]:
325
[AwardLowestCost]
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[AwardCriterionName]:
Cost – Parts discount
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[Weighting]:
325
[Options]:
[Yes]
[OptionsDescr]:
The Client reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to 12 months with a maximum of 2 such extensions permitted subject to its obligations at law.