ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 22/12/2022

Expire date: 30/01/2023

External Reference: 2022-223613

TED Reference: 2022/S 249-727409

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
N/A
Custom House
Dublin
Dublin 1
IE
Contact person: Derek McLoughlin
Telephone: +353 0858784793
E-mail: Derek.McLoughlin@npws.gov.ie
Fax: +353 0858784793
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.housing.gov.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1209

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=231326&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional 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=231326&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5)

Main activity

Housing and community amenities

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Proposal for habitat surveys and condition assessments for blanket bog SACs in counties Galway, Mayo, Sligo, and Donegal
Reference number:  Habitat Surveys Blanket Bog SACs
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

90711000  -  Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

This request for tender seeks a suitable contractor to complete habitat surveys and condition assessments of blanket bog and associated habitats within 11 SACs in the northwest of Ireland.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 650000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

90711200  -  Environmental standards other than for construction
90711300  -  Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction
90711400  -  Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction
90711500  -  Environmental monitoring other than for construction
90713000  -  Environmental issues consultancy services
90714000  -  Environmental auditing
90714400  -  Activity specific environmental auditing services
90714500  -  Environmental quality control services
90722000  -  Environmental rehabilitation
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
North West Ireland
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This request for tender seeks a suitable contractor to complete habitat surveys and condition assessments of blanket bog and associated habitats within 11 SACs in the northwest of Ireland (See Table 1). The contractor will classify habitats and record quadrats at pre-defined locations across these sites.
Scope
1. Location: A total of 11 sites should be surveyed over the course of the three years (2023-2025) in counties Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Donegal. A full list of the 11 sites is presented in Table 2. In 2023, habitat and condition assessment surveys will occur in 5 blanket bog SACs in counties Galway, Mayo and Donegal. These are Cloghernagore Bog and Glenveagh National Park SAC (Glenveagh NP only), Slieve Tooey/ Tormore Island/ Loughros Beg Bay SAC; Glenamoy Bog Complex SAC; Owenduff-Nephin Complex SAC (incl. Wild Nephin NP); and The Twelve Bens/ Garraun Complex SAC (Connemara NP only), as listed in Table 1. This is the maximum area to be surveyed in 2023, however, it is acceptable to survey less than this, provided it’s clearly demonstrated that the remaining project sites listed in Table 2 will be surveyed over 2024 and 2025.
2. Extent The target area for 2023 is to survey a maximum of 5 of the 11 project sites within the WAN target area. This accounts for c.63,000 ha of blanket bog and associated habitats. The remaining project sites (c.73,000 ha) will be surveyed over 2024 and 2025.
3. Timing: The habitat surveys will generally be run over the 5 month period (May-Sept) with completion of summary reports and GIS outputs by year end. From provisional work completed in 2022, the estimated rate of coverage is approximately 150 ha per day per surveyor.
4. Communications and consultations: The contractor is expected to attend project start-up meeting with WAN to discuss project management details and any changes to methodologies and if necessary to review data requirements and agree data structures and standards, including GIS requirements. They should arrange consultations with regional NPWS staff, lando
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: 650000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 34
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: yes
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: yes
Identification of the project: LIFE IP Wild Atlantic Nature

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

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.2.3)

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.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  30/01/2023
Local time:  15:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  30/01/2023
Local time:  15:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage
Custom House
Dublin 1
IE
Telephone: +353 858784793
E-mail: Derek.McLoughlin@npws.gov.ie