Date of dispatch of this notice: 20/04/2022
Expire date: 27/05/2022
External Reference: 2022-226860
TED Reference: 2022/S 080-215820
Contract notice
Information
Published
Contract notice
Contract notice
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Kildare County Council
N/A
Aras Chill Dara
Co. Kildare
Devoy Park
IE
Contact person:
Paul Regan
Telephone:
+353 45980334
E-mail:
pregan@kildarecoco.ie
NUTS code:
IE062 -
Mid-East
Main address:
https://kildarecoco.ie/
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/385
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=212169&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLEAdditional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
electronically via:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=212169&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to 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
National Framework for Provision of Services and Activities for Local Authority Climate Action Planning and Implementation
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
71314300
-
Energy-efficiency consultancy services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
The objective of this Request for Tender is to establish three frameworks of suitably qualified and experienced consultants for the provision of services and activities to support Local Authority Climate Action Planning and Implementation. Services are required, as considered relevant and as the need arises, by individual local authorities as framework purchasers.
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 3000000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
yes
Tenders may be submitted for
all lots
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Emission Baseline Inventories
Lot No:
1
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
71314000
-
Energy and related services
71314200
-
Energy-management services
90700000
-
Environmental services
90712000
-
Environmental planning
90714000
-
Environmental auditing
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE062 -
Mid-East
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
To carry out the necessary analysis and development of Baseline Emission Inventories (BEIs) of Local Authority jurisdictions as required, as part of the development of Local Authority Climate Action Plans and as outlined in the Local Authority Climate Action Plan Development Guidelines in Annex C. The level of work required under Lot 1 is categorised under a tiered approach outlined in Section 2.3. The emissions baseline will serve as an evidence-base for local authority mitigation planning in their administrative areas.
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)
Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: 900000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
72
This contract is subject to renewal:
no
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
no
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
no
II.2.14)
Additional information
Please consult the associated documentation which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT 212283
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Climate Change Risk Assessment
Lot No:
2
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
71314000
-
Energy and related services
71314200
-
Energy-management services
90700000
-
Environmental services
90712000
-
Environmental planning
90714000
-
Environmental auditing
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE062 -
Mid-East
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
To carry out a qualitative (Tier 1) Local Authority Climate Change Risk Assessment in Accordance with the methodology provided in Annex B of the Local Authority Climate Action Plan Guidelines. The climate change risk assessment will serve to underpin evidence-based adaptation planning by the local authority.
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)
Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: 900000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
72
This contract is subject to renewal:
no
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
no
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
no
II.2.14)
Additional information
Please consult the associated documentation which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT 212283
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Local Authority Climate Action Planning
Lot No:
3
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
71314000
-
Energy and related services
71314200
-
Energy-management services
90700000
-
Environmental services
90712000
-
Environmental planning
90714000
-
Environmental auditing
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE062 -
Mid-East
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Potential to award additional contracts over the lifetime of the Framework for any work that may be needed towards the development and implementation of Local Authority Climate Action Plan actions, Local Authority Climate Action Charter Objectives, and Local Authority Decarbonisation Zones.
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)
Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: 1200000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
72
This contract is subject to renewal:
no
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
no
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
no
II.2.14)
Additional information
Please consult the associated documentation which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT 212283
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1)
Conditions for participation
III.1.1)
Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
As stated in the procurement documents available to download
III.1.2)
Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3)
Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2)
Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2)
Contract performance conditions
As stated in the procurement documents available to download
III.2.3)
Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)
Description
IV.1.1)
Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3)
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:
20
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
The framework agreement will be for a maximum period of [six] [6] years. The justification for a period longer than 4 years is on the basis that this framework will support framework purchasers establishing their Climate Action Plan which will have a 5 year duration.
IV.1.8)
Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement
: yes
IV.2)
Administrative information
IV.2.2)
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
27/05/2022
Local time:
14:00
IV.2.4)
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
IV.2.7)
Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
27/05/2022
Local time:
14:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)
Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
no
VI.2)
Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3)
Additional information
1) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders web site (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) Suppliers must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications and to respond electronically to the competition.
3) Suppliers should note the following when making their submission:
• There is a maximum upload limit of 2GB per file. Documents larger than this should be divided into smaller files prior to upload.
• In order to submit a document to the electronic postbox, please note that you must click “Submit Response”. After submitting a response, the response may be modified and re-submitted as many times as may be necessary until the RFT deadline has expired. Suppliers should be aware that the “Submit Response” button will be disabled automatically upon expiration of the response deadline.
• Suppliers must ensure that they give themselves sufficient time to upload & submit all required documentation before the submission deadline. Suppliers should consider the fact that upload speeds vary.
• If you experience difficulty when uploading documents, please contact eTenders Support Desk for technical assistance. Email etenders@eusupply.com or Telephone: 353(0)21 2439277 (09:00am – 17:30pm GMT). All queries must be submitted through the messaging facility on www.etenders.gov.ie.
4) All queries regarding this tender requirement or process must be submitted through the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal www.etenders.gov.ie as a specific question. Responses will be circulated to those tenderers that have registered an interest in this notice on www.etenders.gov.ie The details of the person making a query will not be disclosed when circulating the response
5) This is the sole call for competition for this contract/framework.
6) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
7) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
8) It will be a condition of award that the successful tenderer is and remains tax compliant.
9) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreement or any contract awarded under the framework agreement at any time.
10) Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type, or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words "or equivalent" will always be appended.
11) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a
clarification process in respect of the procurement documents with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, respondents are advised to ensure that they return completed documentation in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
2) Suppliers must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications and to respond electronically to the competition.
3) Suppliers should note the following when making their submission:
• There is a maximum upload limit of 2GB per file. Documents larger than this should be divided into smaller files prior to upload.
• In order to submit a document to the electronic postbox, please note that you must click “Submit Response”. After submitting a response, the response may be modified and re-submitted as many times as may be necessary until the RFT deadline has expired. Suppliers should be aware that the “Submit Response” button will be disabled automatically upon expiration of the response deadline.
• Suppliers must ensure that they give themselves sufficient time to upload & submit all required documentation before the submission deadline. Suppliers should consider the fact that upload speeds vary.
• If you experience difficulty when uploading documents, please contact eTenders Support Desk for technical assistance. Email etenders@eusupply.com or Telephone: 353(0)21 2439277 (09:00am – 17:30pm GMT). All queries must be submitted through the messaging facility on www.etenders.gov.ie.
4) All queries regarding this tender requirement or process must be submitted through the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal www.etenders.gov.ie as a specific question. Responses will be circulated to those tenderers that have registered an interest in this notice on www.etenders.gov.ie The details of the person making a query will not be disclosed when circulating the response
5) This is the sole call for competition for this contract/framework.
6) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
7) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
8) It will be a condition of award that the successful tenderer is and remains tax compliant.
9) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreement or any contract awarded under the framework agreement at any time.
10) Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type, or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words "or equivalent" will always be appended.
11) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a
clarification process in respect of the procurement documents with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, respondents are advised to ensure that they return completed documentation in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
High Court Chief Registrar
The Four Courts, Dublin 7
Dublin 7
IE
Telephone:
+353 18886000
E-mail:
highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie
VI.4.2)
Body responsible for mediation procedures
N/A
N/A
IE
VI.4.3)
Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The framework s covered by the application of the remedies directive and the relevant standstill period applied at the time of notification.
VI.4.4)
Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
N/A
N/A
IE