Every effort has been made to ensure that this Document contains all the necessary information for the completion of applications. the Contracting Authority does not warrant or represent that this Document, or any other information given to Applicants, is accurate or complete. No liability is accepted for any error, misstatement, or omission (negligent or otherwise) in this Document, or in any other information given to Applicants. All queries regarding this tender should be through the Questions and Answers facility on www.etenders.gov.ie, including any omissions which would prevent applicants from submitting a comprehensive response. Please submit queries as soon as possible.
The Contracting Authority is not responsible for corruption in electronic documents. Applicants must ensure electronic documents are not corrupt.
Applicants should produce their response as a SINGLE UPLOADED FILE, if possible, which is clearly labelled, page numbered and indexed.
Applicants must ensure that they give themselves sufficient time to upload and submit all required documentation before the closing date/time. Applicants should take into account the fact that upload speeds vary. There is a maximum of 2.14 GB for individual files sent to the electronic post-box and a one-hour limit for upload.
It is the responsibility of the Applicant to ensure that their application is complete and is uploaded by the designated deadline. Applications that are received late or via other means WILL NOT be considered in this public procurement competition
NOTE: It is important to note that only persons who have downloaded and accepted a document can submit an upload. Also, please leave sufficient time for upload of documents prior to the deadline as it is not possible to upload any material after this time and the Contracting Authority will not accept documents not received in compliance with the rules of the tender.
All questions must be completed in full and without reference to other documents or other parts of the Qualification Questionnaire. All questions should be answered with relevance to the subject matter of this competition. For the avoidance of doubt, it is emphasised that the information requested in the Qualification Questionnaire is aimed solely at determining the suitability and choice of Applicants for entry to the competitive tendering stage. Only at that subsequent tendering stage will the selected tenderers be invited to tender in Application to the specific requirements of the contract in the light of the published award criteria and the Invitation to Tender document. Where a ‘Rule’ is associated with a particular question, Applicants must satisfy the requirements of the rule in order to remain eligible for consideration in the competition. Applicants are permitted to add lines to the pro-forma tables and boxes set out within the Qualification Questionnaire if required. The Qualification Questionnaire must be completed in English.
All financial information should be denominated in euro (€), except where financial information is being provided in a certified or audited supporting document such as a set of financial statements in which case it is sufficient for the information to remain in its original currency.
Failure to provide a sufficient level of detail or to explain adequately any relevant matters may result in such data or information not being taken into account during the evaluation process.