Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 09/05/2023

Expire date: 08/06/2023

External Reference: 2023-204709

TED Reference: 2023/S 092-284762

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Cork Education and Training Board
N/A
21 Lavitt's Quay, Cork
Cork
T12 HYT9
IE
Contact person: Procurement Department
Telephone: +353 14020114
NUTS code:  IE053 -  South-West
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.corketb.ie

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=241577&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to 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

For The Supply, Delivery, Assembly and Installation of Loose Furniture
Reference number:  Cork ETB Request for Tender
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

39160000  -  School furniture
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

Cork Education and Training Board proposes to establish a number of multi-party framework agreements for the supply, delivery, assembly and installation (where required) of loose furniture to Cork ETB sites in 9 lots.
Tenderers should note each lot will be individually evaluated, so specialist firms capable of supplying only an individual lot are welcome to submit a tender for that lot, or indeed multiple lots.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 7000000.00  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

General Classroom Furniture
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

39100000  -  Furniture
39110000  -  Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts
39111000  -  Seats
39112000  -  Chairs
39112100  -  Dining chairs
39120000  -  Tables, cupboards, desk and bookcases
39121000  -  Desks and tables
39121100  -  Desks
39121200  -  Tables
39122000  -  Cupboards and bookcases
39130000  -  Office furniture
39151000  -  Miscellaneous furniture
39151300  -  Modular furniture
39155000  -  Library furniture
39156000  -  Lounge and reception-area furniture
44421720  -  Lockers
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE053 -  South-West
Main site or place of performance:  
Cork City and County, Ireland
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This lot 1 relates to student desks and tables and related items as detailed in the tender documentation. Technical specification for all items as per Department of Education and Skills Loose Furniture for Post Primary Schools Specifications and Standards Cork ETB may over the life of the framework require bespoke or customised items with an adjusted specification and which are not included on the Department list or in excess of the Department technical specification.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
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: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Office and Learning Environment Furniture
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

39100000  -  Furniture
39110000  -  Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts
39111000  -  Seats
39112000  -  Chairs
39112100  -  Dining chairs
39120000  -  Tables, cupboards, desk and bookcases
39121000  -  Desks and tables
39121100  -  Desks
39121200  -  Tables
39122000  -  Cupboards and bookcases
39130000  -  Office furniture
39151000  -  Miscellaneous furniture
39151300  -  Modular furniture
39155000  -  Library furniture
39156000  -  Lounge and reception-area furniture
44421720  -  Lockers
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE053 -  South-West
Main site or place of performance:  
Cork City and County, Ireland
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This lot 2 relates to office and learning environment furniture and related items as detailed in the tender documentation. Technical specification for all items as per Department of Education and Skills Loose Furniture for Post Primary Schools Specifications and Standards Cork ETB may over the life of the framework require bespoke or customised items with an adjusted specification and which are not included on the Department list or in excess of the Department technical specification.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
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: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

White Boards/Notice Boards
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

39100000  -  Furniture
39110000  -  Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts
39111000  -  Seats
39112000  -  Chairs
39112100  -  Dining chairs
39120000  -  Tables, cupboards, desk and bookcases
39121000  -  Desks and tables
39121100  -  Desks
39121200  -  Tables
39122000  -  Cupboards and bookcases
39130000  -  Office furniture
39151000  -  Miscellaneous furniture
39151300  -  Modular furniture
39155000  -  Library furniture
39156000  -  Lounge and reception-area furniture
44421720  -  Lockers
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE053 -  South-West
Main site or place of performance:  
Cork City and County, Ireland
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This lot 3 relates to white boards, pin boards and wall mounted display units and related items as detailed in the tender documentation. Technical specification for all items as per Department of Education and Skills Loose Furniture for Post Primary Schools Specifications and Standards Cork ETB may over the life of the framework require bespoke or customised items with an adjusted specification and which are not included on the Department list or in excess of the Department technical specification.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
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: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Steel Lockers and Presses
Lot No:  4
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

39100000  -  Furniture
39110000  -  Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts
39111000  -  Seats
39112000  -  Chairs
39112100  -  Dining chairs
39120000  -  Tables, cupboards, desk and bookcases
39121000  -  Desks and tables
39121100  -  Desks
39121200  -  Tables
39122000  -  Cupboards and bookcases
39130000  -  Office furniture
39151000  -  Miscellaneous furniture
39151300  -  Modular furniture
39155000  -  Library furniture
39156000  -  Lounge and reception-area furniture
44421720  -  Lockers
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE053 -  South-West
Main site or place of performance:  
Cork City and County, Ireland
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This lot 4 relates to steel locks and presses and related items as detailed in the tender documentation. Technical specification for all items as per Department of Education and Skills Loose Furniture for Post Primary Schools Specifications and Standards Cork ETB may over the life of the framework require bespoke or customised items with an adjusted specification and which are not included on the Department list or in excess of the Department technical specification.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
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: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Specialist Classrooms
Lot No:  5
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

39100000  -  Furniture
39110000  -  Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts
39111000  -  Seats
39112000  -  Chairs
39112100  -  Dining chairs
39120000  -  Tables, cupboards, desk and bookcases
39121000  -  Desks and tables
39121100  -  Desks
39121200  -  Tables
39122000  -  Cupboards and bookcases
39130000  -  Office furniture
39151000  -  Miscellaneous furniture
39151300  -  Modular furniture
39155000  -  Library furniture
39156000  -  Lounge and reception-area furniture
44421720  -  Lockers
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE053 -  South-West
Main site or place of performance:  
Cork City and County, Ireland.
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This lot 5 relates to specialist classroom furniture including home economics, art, woodwork, metalwork, engineering, etc. and related items as detailed in the tender documentation. Technical specification for all items as per Department of Education and Skills Loose Furniture for Post Primary Schools Specifications and Standards Cork ETB may over the life of the framework require bespoke or customised items with an adjusted specification and which are not included on the Department list or in excess of the Department technical specification.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
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: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Canteen Furniture
Lot No:  6
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

39100000  -  Furniture
39111000  -  Seats
39112000  -  Chairs
39112100  -  Dining chairs
39121200  -  Tables
39151000  -  Miscellaneous furniture
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE053 -  South-West
Main site or place of performance:  
Cork City and County, Ireland
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This Lot 6 relates to canteen furniture and related items as detailed in the tender documentation. Technical specification for all items as per Department of Education and Skills Loose Furniture for Post Primary Schools Specifications and Standards Cork ETB may over the life of the framework require bespoke or customised items with an adjusted specification and which are not included on the Department list or in excess of the Department technical specification.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
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: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Library
Lot No:  7
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

39100000  -  Furniture
39130000  -  Office furniture
39151000  -  Miscellaneous furniture
39151300  -  Modular furniture
39155000  -  Library furniture
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE053 -  South-West
Main site or place of performance:  
Cork City and County, Ireland
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This Lot 7 relates to library and related furniture items and related items as detailed in the tender documentation. Technical specification for all items as per Department of Education and Skills Loose Furniture for Post Primary Schools Specifications and Standards Cork ETB may over the life of the framework require bespoke or customised items with an adjusted specification and which are not included on the Department list or in excess of the Department technical specification.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
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: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Staging & Tiered Seating
Lot No:  8
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

39100000  -  Furniture
39151000  -  Miscellaneous furniture
39111000  -  Seats
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE053 -  South-West
Main site or place of performance:  
Cork City and County, Ireland
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This Lot 8 relates to staging and tiered seating and related items as detailed in the tender documentation. Technical specification for all items as per Department of Education and Skills Loose Furniture for Post Primary Schools Specifications and Standards Cork ETB may over the life of the framework require bespoke or customised items with an adjusted specification and which are not included on the Department list or in excess of the Department technical specification.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
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: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Primary School Furniture
Lot No:  9
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

39100000  -  Furniture
39110000  -  Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts
39111000  -  Seats
39112000  -  Chairs
39112100  -  Dining chairs
39120000  -  Tables, cupboards, desk and bookcases
39121000  -  Desks and tables
39121100  -  Desks
39121200  -  Tables
39122000  -  Cupboards and bookcases
39130000  -  Office furniture
39151000  -  Miscellaneous furniture
39151300  -  Modular furniture
39155000  -  Library furniture
39156000  -  Lounge and reception-area furniture
44421720  -  Lockers
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE053 -  South-West
Main site or place of performance:  
Cork City and County, Ireland
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This Lot 9 relates to Primary School Furniture including chairs and tables and related items as detailed in the tender documentation. Technical specification for all items as per Department of Education and Skills Loose Furniture for Post Primary Schools Specifications and Standards Cork ETB may over the life of the framework require bespoke or customised items with an adjusted specification and which are not included on the Department list or in excess of the Department technical specification.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
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: no

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:  Please refer to the tender documentation available on eTenders using RFT ID 240201.
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

Please refer to the tender documentation available on eTenders using RFT ID 240201.

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:  7
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:  08/06/2023
Local time:  12:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English
IV.2.6)

Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Tender must be valid until:  06/06/2024
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  08/06/2023
Local time:  12:00
Place:  
The tenders will be opened via the eTenders platform as soon as possible after the closing date and time.
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:  
Only authorised officials of the contracting authority will have access to the opening protocol.

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. Please note a new version of the eTenders platform is launching on the 15th May, however this competition will continue to run on the current version.
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. After each upload of a document tenderers will have to press submit again. 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 take into account 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) 5. 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 these frameworks. Please note the maximum number being admitted ranges from 5 to 7 depending on the lot and subject to that number qualifying for each lot.
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

The High Court
Four Courts
Dublin
7
IE
Telephone: +353 18886000
Internet address: www.courts.ie

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
As per SI 130 and the applicable standstill period.