Date of dispatch of this notice: 31/08/2021
Expire date: 15/10/2021
External Reference: 2021-204158
TED Reference: 2021/S 171-445819
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Directive 2014/24/EU
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Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
N/A
County Hall
Dun Laoghaire
Marine Road
IE
Contact person:
Eoin O'Brien
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
Main address:
https://www.dlrcoco.ie/
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1256
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=196589&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLEAdditional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:
I.4)
Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5)
Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Market Soundings for the Operation of Shanganagh Crematorium
Reference number:
2403
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
98371120
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Cremation services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council (DLRCC) wishes to engage in a Market Soundings exercise in relation to the Operation of the Shanganagh Crematorium.
The development of a crematorium at Shanaganagh has been a longstanding objective and proposal by the Council, and is included as a specific local objective in the County Development Plan: “To encourage the development of a crematorium at Shanganagh cemetery”. The proposed development at Shanganagh comprises (1) 2no. Funeral Halls connected by a Cremation Hall, a building area of c.406m2, and (2) all associated landscaping, servicing and mobility infrastructure on a site area of c. 3.71 hectares
Further information is available in the document attached to this notice.
The development of a crematorium at Shanaganagh has been a longstanding objective and proposal by the Council, and is included as a specific local objective in the County Development Plan: “To encourage the development of a crematorium at Shanganagh cemetery”. The proposed development at Shanganagh comprises (1) 2no. Funeral Halls connected by a Cremation Hall, a building area of c.406m2, and (2) all associated landscaping, servicing and mobility infrastructure on a site area of c. 3.71 hectares
Further information is available in the document attached to this notice.
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2)
Description
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
39296000
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Funeral supplies
42350000
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Cremators
45215000
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Construction work for buildings relating to health and social services, for crematoriums and public conveniences
45215300
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Construction work for crematoriums
98370000
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Funeral and related services
98371000
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Funeral services
98371100
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Cemetery services and cremation services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE062 -
Mid-East
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council (DLRCC) wishes to engage in a Market Soundings exercise in relation to the Operation of the Shanganagh Crematorium.
The development of a crematorium at Shanaganagh has been a longstanding objective and proposal by the Council, and is included as a specific local objective in the County Development Plan: “To encourage the development of a crematorium at Shanganagh cemetery”. The proposed development at Shanganagh comprises (1) 2no. Funeral Halls connected by a Cremation Hall, a building area of c.406m2, and (2) all associated landscaping, servicing and mobility infrastructure on a site area of c. 3.71 hectares
The main reason for undertaking this project is to provide crematorium facilities to reduce the need for the citizens of the county to travel long distances for these facilities. There is an increasing demand for such facilities to be provided generally and there is a gap in the market in this location. To project aim is to create a high-quality crematorium within the parkland setting for end of life services that will capture the outstanding beauty of the landscape. The facility shall create unfolding experiences along a processional route and to offer solace to mourners by the spectacular views of Bray Head and the Sugarloaf Mountains to the south.
Without prejudice to competition in the marketplace, the purpose of this Market Sounding will be to examine and consider the various technical and commercial options which might present themselves through a competitive tender process to be advertised in the near future.
Further information is available in the document attached to this notice.
The development of a crematorium at Shanaganagh has been a longstanding objective and proposal by the Council, and is included as a specific local objective in the County Development Plan: “To encourage the development of a crematorium at Shanganagh cemetery”. The proposed development at Shanganagh comprises (1) 2no. Funeral Halls connected by a Cremation Hall, a building area of c.406m2, and (2) all associated landscaping, servicing and mobility infrastructure on a site area of c. 3.71 hectares
The main reason for undertaking this project is to provide crematorium facilities to reduce the need for the citizens of the county to travel long distances for these facilities. There is an increasing demand for such facilities to be provided generally and there is a gap in the market in this location. To project aim is to create a high-quality crematorium within the parkland setting for end of life services that will capture the outstanding beauty of the landscape. The facility shall create unfolding experiences along a processional route and to offer solace to mourners by the spectacular views of Bray Head and the Sugarloaf Mountains to the south.
Without prejudice to competition in the marketplace, the purpose of this Market Sounding will be to examine and consider the various technical and commercial options which might present themselves through a competitive tender process to be advertised in the near future.
Further information is available in the document attached to this notice.
II.2.14)
Additional information
As set out in the attached document
II.3)
Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
04/04/2022
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)
Description
IV.1.8)
Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement
: yes
IV.2)
Administrative information
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3)
Additional information
Please note – this is not a call for competition. This notice is purely to engage with the market to identify what service providers may be interested and to gain an understanding of market interests, market capabilities, market dynamics, market concerns and appropriate cost models and other relevant factors. The markets soundings exercise may also assist in formulating DLRCC’s procurement strategy. By responding to this Request for Information, you consent to the information being used in this way.
Respondents should note that any response to this Prior Information Notice (PIN) will not be considered as an expression of interest and that participation or non-participation will not have any impact on any subsequent procurement process. DLRCC also reserves the right not to progress the project or any procurement process.
Interested parties must register their interest on the etenders website or send an email to shanganaghmarketsoundings@dlrcoco.ie in order to be included in the mailing list for clarifications.
Respondents should note that any response to this Prior Information Notice (PIN) will not be considered as an expression of interest and that participation or non-participation will not have any impact on any subsequent procurement process. DLRCC also reserves the right not to progress the project or any procurement process.
Interested parties must register their interest on the etenders website or send an email to shanganaghmarketsoundings@dlrcoco.ie in order to be included in the mailing list for clarifications.