Date of dispatch of this notice: 20/10/2022
Expire date: 28/11/2022
External Reference: 2022-293403
TED Reference: 2022/S 206-589257
Contract notice - utilities
Information
Published
Contract notice - utilities
[NoticeContractUtilities]
[Services]
[Directive201425]
[Section1]: [Ce]
I.1)
[NameAddressContact]
EirGrid plc
N/A
Block 2 - The Oval, 160 Shelbourne Road
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
IE
[Contactpoint]:
Patrick Stanley
[AddressPhone]:
+353 12370000
[AddressEmail]:
patrick.stanley@eirgrid.com
[Nutscode]:
IE -
IRELAND
[UrlGeneral]:
http://www.eirgrid.com
[UrlBuyerprofile]:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/219
I.2)
[JointProcurement]
[JointProcurementCentral]
I.3)
[InfoTendering]
[AddressObtainDocs]:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=227046&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE[AddressFurtherinfo]
[AsContactsAbove]:
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressSendTenders]:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=227046&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressToAbove]
I.6)
[Mainactivity]
[MainactivElectricity]
[Section2]: [Object]
II.1)
[QuantityScopeContract]
II.1.1)
[TitleContract]
EWIC Maintenance and Repair Contractor
[Fileref]:
ENQEIR802
II.1.2)
[CpvMain]
71000000
-
II.1.3)
[TypeContract]
[Services]
II.1.4)
[DescrShort]
EirGrid requires a Contractor to provide Maintenance and Repair services for the East-West Interconnector commencing circa June 2023.
See attached Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for full details. This is available on etenders:
— http://www.etenders.gov.ie/.
See attached Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for full details. This is available on etenders:
— http://www.etenders.gov.ie/.
II.1.5)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimatedTotal]
[ValueExclVat]: 30000000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
[LotsInfo]
[DivisionLots]:
[No]
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
50240000
-
71300000
-
71330000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[Nutscode]:
UK -
UNITED KINGDOM
[Nutscode]:
IE -
IRELAND
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:
Ireland, Wales, Irish Sea.
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
The East-West Interconnector (EWIC) is a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) interconnector which links the electricity transmission grids of Ireland and Great Britain. It has a power rating of 500 MW and utilizes HVDC Voltage Source Converter technology. EWIC is a fully regulated interconnector which was developed and is owned by EirGrid Interconnector DAC (EIDAC) which is part of the EirGrid Group.
The asset was built and entered into commercial operation in December 2012.
The asset base consists of the following;
• 500MW Converter Station (Portan, Ireland),
• 500MW Converter Station (Shotton, GB),
• High Voltage Cable Spares Facility,
• 40km HVDC Land Cable in Ireland,
• 30km HVDC Land Cable in GB,
• 187km HVDC Marine Cable,
• 257km Fibre Optic Cable (bundled with cable).
In respect of the above, EIDAC requires Maintenance and Repair Contractor to provide services commencing circa June 2023.
Candidates are invited to submit a qualification application for inclusion on the tender list in accordance with this PQQ.
See attached Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for full details.
This is available on etenders http://www.etenders.gov.ie/.
The asset was built and entered into commercial operation in December 2012.
The asset base consists of the following;
• 500MW Converter Station (Portan, Ireland),
• 500MW Converter Station (Shotton, GB),
• High Voltage Cable Spares Facility,
• 40km HVDC Land Cable in Ireland,
• 30km HVDC Land Cable in GB,
• 187km HVDC Marine Cable,
• 257km Fibre Optic Cable (bundled with cable).
In respect of the above, EIDAC requires Maintenance and Repair Contractor to provide services commencing circa June 2023.
Candidates are invited to submit a qualification application for inclusion on the tender list in accordance with this PQQ.
See attached Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for full details.
This is available on etenders http://www.etenders.gov.ie/.
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]
[ValueExclVat]: 30000000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
96
[RenewalsSubject]:
[No]
II.2.9)
[LimitOperators]
[EnvisagedNumber]:
5
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[Yes]
[OptionsDescr]:
The Framework Agreement period will be for an initial duration of 5 years with the option to extend annually for up to an additional 3 years, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the supplier.
II.2.12)
[ElectronicCatalogue]
[ElectronicCatalogueRequired]
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[No]
[Section3]: [InfoLegal]
III.1)
[ConditionsParticip]
III.1.1)
[SituationPersonalIncl]
[InfoEvaluatingRequir]:
See attached Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for full details.
This is available on etenders:
— http://www.etenders.gov.ie/.
This is available on etenders:
— http://www.etenders.gov.ie/.
III.1.2)
[EconomicFinancialStanding]
[InfoEvaluatingWethRequir]:
See attached Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for full details.
This is available on etenders:
— http://www.etenders.gov.ie/.
This is available on etenders:
— http://www.etenders.gov.ie/.
[MinStandardsRequired]:
See attached Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for full details.
This is available on etenders:
This is available on etenders:
III.1.3)
[TechnicalCapacity]
[InfoEvaluatingWethRequir]:
See attached Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for full details.
This is available on etenders:
This is available on etenders:
III.1.8)
[LegalFormTaken]
See attached Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for full details.
This is available on etenders:
— http://www.etenders.gov.ie/.
This is available on etenders:
— http://www.etenders.gov.ie/.
III.2)
[ConditionsContract]
[Section4]: [Procedure]
IV.1)
[Description]
IV.1.1)
[TypeProcedure]
[ProctypeNegotWCall]
IV.1.3)
[FrameworkContractDpsInfo]
[FrameworkSingle]
IV.1.8)
[GpaInfo]
[GpaCovered]
: [Yes]
IV.2)
[InfoAdmin]
IV.2.2)
[LimitReceiptTendersReqPart]
[Date]:
28/11/2022
[Time]:
12:00
IV.2.4)
[LanguagesAllowed]
[Language_EN]
[Section6]: [InfoComplement]
VI.1)
[RecurrenceInfo]
[RecurrentProcurement]:
[No]
VI.2)
[InfoEworkflow]
[EinvoicingUsed]
VI.3)
[InfoAdditional]
1) Interested parties must register their interest on the e-Tenders website (http://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 (http://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) This is the sole call for competition for this service.
3) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
4) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
5) It will be a condition of award that candidates are tax compliant and are in a position to produce a valid tax clearance certificate or eTax Clearance from the Revenue Commissioners when requested.
6) If for any reason it is not possible to award the contract one or more of the tenderers invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, the contracting authority reserves the right to award the contract to the next ranked tenderer as appropriate.
7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process or any contract awarded.
8) 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.
9) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of questionnaires with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, candidates are advised to ensure that they return fully completed questionnaires in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
2) This is the sole call for competition for this service.
3) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
4) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
5) It will be a condition of award that candidates are tax compliant and are in a position to produce a valid tax clearance certificate or eTax Clearance from the Revenue Commissioners when requested.
6) If for any reason it is not possible to award the contract one or more of the tenderers invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, the contracting authority reserves the right to award the contract to the next ranked tenderer as appropriate.
7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process or any contract awarded.
8) 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.
9) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of questionnaires with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, candidates are advised to ensure that they return fully completed questionnaires in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
VI.4)
[AppealsProcedure]
VI.4.1)
[AppealsBody]
VI.4.3)
[AppealsLodging]
[AppealsDeadline]:
The contracting authority will not conclude this contract to which a standstill period applies in accordance with Council Directive 2014/25/EU, until after the expiry of the standstill period which commences on the day following the date of notification on concerned candidates and tenderers.
The duration of the standstill period will be 14 calendar days where notifications are sent electronically or by fax and 16 calendar days where these are sent by any other means.
The Statutory Instrument mentioned above provides that review procedures are available in the High Court to a person who has or has had an interest in obtaining the reviewable public contract and alleges that he or she has been harmed or is at risk of being harmed by an infringement of the law in relation in this contract.
The duration of the standstill period will be 14 calendar days where notifications are sent electronically or by fax and 16 calendar days where these are sent by any other means.
The Statutory Instrument mentioned above provides that review procedures are available in the High Court to a person who has or has had an interest in obtaining the reviewable public contract and alleges that he or she has been harmed or is at risk of being harmed by an infringement of the law in relation in this contract.