Date of dispatch of this notice: 13/07/2022
Expire date: 04/01/2023
External Reference: 2022-245919
TED Reference: 2022/S 136-387824
Prior information notice
Information
Published
Prior information notice
Cached Version
Prior information notice
Works
Directive 2014/24/EU
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin
2200007u
College Green
Dublin 2
Co. Dublin
IE
Contact person:
Aiden O'Neill
Telephone:
+353 18968222
E-mail:
aiden.oneill@tcd.ie
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
Main address:
http://www.tcd.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/336
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=203454&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLEAdditional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:
I.4)
Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5)
Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Prior Information Notice for Old Library Redevelopment Project
Reference number:
TCD-22-C0958
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
45214400
-
Construction work for university buildings
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Works
II.1.4)
Short description
Project Overview:
The objectives of the Old Library Redevelopment are, firstly, to conserve and safeguard the building and collections with improved fire protection and environmental controls.
Secondly, to create a new Research Collections Study Centre of international standing.
Thirdly, to create a new Visitor Centre in the Berkeley Library Podium in conjunction with a re-imagined Book of Kells exhibition and shop.
The Old Library Redevelopment Project is being part-funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and Fáilte Ireland.
The objectives of the Old Library Redevelopment are, firstly, to conserve and safeguard the building and collections with improved fire protection and environmental controls.
Secondly, to create a new Research Collections Study Centre of international standing.
Thirdly, to create a new Visitor Centre in the Berkeley Library Podium in conjunction with a re-imagined Book of Kells exhibition and shop.
The Old Library Redevelopment Project is being part-funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and Fáilte Ireland.
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2)
Description
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
45214400
-
Construction work for university buildings
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin 2
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
This Prior Information Notice is to create market awareness, elicit market insights and ascertain market appetite for the main and reserved specialists’ packages on the Old Library Redevelopment Project. Trinity College Dublin is undertaking preliminary market consultations as outlined under Article 40 of Directive 2014/24/EU. The University is alerting the market of these future procurement opportunities. It is hoped that parties will provide constructive feedback and help inform Trinity's preferred procurement and contract strategy.
Through the delivery of the proposed project, Trinity's aims will be to protect, conserve, and enhance the Old Library and its collections for its fourth century. This will be achieved through a combination of careful conservation of the building fabric and strategic interventions to improve fire protection, environmental controls, and accessible circulation for a variety of users.
Parties interested in participating in this process should register their interest on www.etenders.gov.ie, download, complete and return the questionnaire. A brief descriptive document together with a questionnaire has been provided. All Parties are invited to submit responses to the questionnaire via the portal by 12:00 on 05 September 2022. As part of this process, the University may hold one-to-one discussions with selected parties, as practical on dates to be advised.
The final detail of any potential procurement procedures will be influenced by a number of factors including the outcome of this PIN process. It is currently considered likely that should Trinity decide to proceed with a formal procedure the process will commence in Q3 2022. However, no decisions or approvals have been made to date.
Through the delivery of the proposed project, Trinity's aims will be to protect, conserve, and enhance the Old Library and its collections for its fourth century. This will be achieved through a combination of careful conservation of the building fabric and strategic interventions to improve fire protection, environmental controls, and accessible circulation for a variety of users.
Parties interested in participating in this process should register their interest on www.etenders.gov.ie, download, complete and return the questionnaire. A brief descriptive document together with a questionnaire has been provided. All Parties are invited to submit responses to the questionnaire via the portal by 12:00 on 05 September 2022. As part of this process, the University may hold one-to-one discussions with selected parties, as practical on dates to be advised.
The final detail of any potential procurement procedures will be influenced by a number of factors including the outcome of this PIN process. It is currently considered likely that should Trinity decide to proceed with a formal procedure the process will commence in Q3 2022. However, no decisions or approvals have been made to date.
II.2.14)
Additional information
The brief descriptive document, questionnaire and instructions are available following registrations on www.etenders.gov.ie. Should parties wish to discuss the project directly or require any clarification, please contact the Contracting Authority via the etenders messaging portal. Responses to the questionnaire should be submitted via the portal by 12:00 on 05 September 2022, or before.
II.3)
Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
19/12/2022
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
1) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders website (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) The Contracting Authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by participants during this preliminary market consultation process;
3) Should you experience difficulty when uploading documents please contact the eTenders Support Desk for technical assistance. Email etenders@eu-supply.com or Telephone 353(0)212439277 (09.00 a.m. — 17.30 p.m. GMT);
4) As the Contracting Authority is exploring the options available to deliver the main and reserved specialists contractor packages, no provisional estimate of cost can be provided at this stage;
5) At its absolute discretion, the Contracting Authority may elect to shortlist parties for interview at any time from the publication of this notice;
6) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the Contracting Authority is not obliged to engage with all interested parties in respect of this preliminary market consultation. Therefore, interested parties are advised to return fully completed questionnaires by the deadline;
7) The Contracting Authority reserves to right to return to the market for further consultation if required, up to the deadline of this PIN Notice;
8) Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2014. If candidates consider that any of the information supplied by you is either commercially sensitive or confidential in nature, this should be highlighted and the reasons for the sensitivity specified. In such cases, the relevant material, will in response to the FOI request; be examined in the light of the exemptions provided for in the Act;
9) Please note that where documents are made available in both PDF and Word format, in the event that there is any discrepancy between the documents, the PDF version will take precedence.
2) The Contracting Authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by participants during this preliminary market consultation process;
3) Should you experience difficulty when uploading documents please contact the eTenders Support Desk for technical assistance. Email etenders@eu-supply.com or Telephone 353(0)212439277 (09.00 a.m. — 17.30 p.m. GMT);
4) As the Contracting Authority is exploring the options available to deliver the main and reserved specialists contractor packages, no provisional estimate of cost can be provided at this stage;
5) At its absolute discretion, the Contracting Authority may elect to shortlist parties for interview at any time from the publication of this notice;
6) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the Contracting Authority is not obliged to engage with all interested parties in respect of this preliminary market consultation. Therefore, interested parties are advised to return fully completed questionnaires by the deadline;
7) The Contracting Authority reserves to right to return to the market for further consultation if required, up to the deadline of this PIN Notice;
8) Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2014. If candidates consider that any of the information supplied by you is either commercially sensitive or confidential in nature, this should be highlighted and the reasons for the sensitivity specified. In such cases, the relevant material, will in response to the FOI request; be examined in the light of the exemptions provided for in the Act;
9) Please note that where documents are made available in both PDF and Word format, in the event that there is any discrepancy between the documents, the PDF version will take precedence.