Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 17/05/2023

Expire date: 30/06/2023

External Reference: 2023-230626

TED Reference: 2023/S 097-304727

Contract notice

[NoticeContract]

[Directive201424]

[Section1]: [Ca]

I.1)

[NameAddressContact]

Dublin City Council
N/A
Civic Offices, Wood Quay
Dublin 8
Dublin
IE
[Contactpoint]: Ronan Costello
[AddressPhone]: +353 2224301
[Nutscode]:  IE06 -  Eastern and Midland
[Internets]:
[UrlGeneral]: www.dublincity.ie

I.3)

[InfoTendering]

[AddressObtainDocs]:  
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=242722&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
[AddressFurtherinfo]
[AsContactsAbove]:  
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressToAbove]
I.4)

[CaType]

[MaintypeLocalauth]
I.5)

[Mainactivity]

[MainactivGeneral]

[Section2]: [Object]

II.1)

[QuantityScopeContract]

II.1.1)

[TitleContract]

Multi Party Framework Agreement for the provision of Active Travel Design Services
II.1.2)

[CpvMain]

71300000  - 
II.1.3)

[TypeContract]

[Services]
II.1.4)

[DescrShort]

The core objective of the Services is the provision of two Active Travel Design Offices (AcTDO's) providing design services to assist in the delivery of Active Travel projects, predominately in DCC, and across the adjacent LA's when being delivered by DCC. This Multi Party framework agreement will be for a duration of 3 years with an option to extend for 2 years. A total of 3 economic operator will be accepted into this framework.Two AcTDO will be based in DCC’s offices with the DCC Active Travel Programme Office team in Dublin’s City Centre. Each AcTDO will comprise of 7 personnel provided by the Service Provider and based in these offices (the “Core Design Team”), supplemented by off-site resources provided by the Service Provider. The primary role of each AcTDO will be to develop various active travel schemes through the design and planning stages, together with the development of tender documents for construction and the management of the tender process for construction.
II.1.5)

[ValueMagnitudeEstimatedTotal]

[ValueExclVat]: 7000000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

[LotsInfo]

[DivisionLots]: [No]
II.2)

[Description]

II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

45233162  - 
60112000  - 
71400000  - 
71500000  - 
71600000  - 
90700000  - 
II.2.3)

[PlacePerformance]

[Nutscode]:  IE06 -  Eastern and Midland
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:  
Dublin
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

To assist in accelerating the delivery of active travel infrastructure, primarily in the DCC Area, but also elsewhere in the adjoining Local Authorities when DCC has an Agreement to deliver the project, DCC wishes to establish two Active Travel Design Offices to assist the Active Travel Programme Office in the delivery of these active travel projects.
The core objective of the Services is the provision of two Active Travel Design Offices providing design services to assist in the delivery of Active Travel projects, predominately in DCC area, and across the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown, South Dublin, and Fingal when the project is being delivered by DCC.
It is intended that the two Active Travel Design Offices will be based in DCC’s offices with the DCC Active Travel Programme Office team in Dublin’s City Centre. Each Active Travel Design Office will comprise of several personnel provided by the Service Provider and based in these offices (the “Core Design Team”), supplemented by off-site resources also provided by the Service Provider.
The primary role of each Active Travel Design Office will be to develop various active travel schemes through the design and planning stages of each project, together with the development of tender documents for construction plus the management of the tender process for construction. It is envisaged that only limited design related services will be required during construction.
The Service Providers will also be required to undertake the role of Project Supervisor Design Process in relation to the design stages of the projects that are undertaken by the Service Provider.
In addition to the primary role of design development of projects, the Service Provider will also be expected to undertake other work related to sustainable transport provision.
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria]

[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)

[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]

[ValueExclVat]: 7000000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

[DurationContractFrameworkDps]

[DurationMonths]: 60
[RenewalsSubject]: [Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:  
The framework agreement will be for an initial period of three years and may be renewed annually up to a maximum period of two (2) additional years.
II.2.10)

[VariantsInfo]

[VariantsAccepted]: [No]
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [No]
II.2.13)

[EuProgrInfo]

[EuProgrRelated]: [No]

[Section3]: [InfoLegal]

III.1)

[ConditionsParticip]

III.1.2)

[EconomicFinancialStanding]

[CriteriaSelectionDocs]
III.1.3)

[TechnicalCapacity]

[CriteriaSelectionDocs]
III.2)

[ConditionsContract]

III.2.2)

[OtherConditions]

For further information please consult the associated documentation available at www.etenders.gov.ie RFT ID 241272
III.2.3)

[StaffResponsible]

[StaffResponsibleIndicate]

[Section4]: [Procedure]

IV.1)

[Description]

IV.1.1)

[TypeProcedure]

[ProctypeOpen]
IV.1.3)

[FrameworkContractDpsInfo]

[NoticeInvolvesFramework]
[FrameworkSeveral]
[FrameworkParticipEnvis]:  3
[FrameworkJustFour]:  Service providers will be given task orders to deliver phases. The works are determinable once preceding phases have been completed. It is envisaged that subsequent phases cannot be completed within 4 years. The framework members will possess knowledge of all phases. Thus it makes practical/economic sense to retain services of the framework members for the envisaged timeframe of 5 years
IV.1.8)

[GpaInfo]

[GpaCovered] : [Yes]
IV.2)

[InfoAdmin]

IV.2.2)

[LimitReceiptTendersReqPart]

[Date]:  23/06/2023
[Time]:  12:00
IV.2.4)

[LanguagesAllowed]

[Language_EN], [Language_GA]
IV.2.6)

[MinTimeMaintain]

[DurationMonths] : 12  ([FromStatedDate])
IV.2.7)

[OpeningConditions]

[Date]:  23/06/2023
[Time]:  12:00
[OpeningAdditInfo]:  
The date and time set out for the opening of tenders is subject to change at the discretion of Dublin City Council

[Section6]: [InfoComplement]

VI.1)

[RecurrenceInfo]

[RecurrentProcurement]:  [No]
VI.3)

[InfoAdditional]

1) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders web site (https://scanner.topsec.com/?d=1962&r=show&u=www.etenders.gov.ie&t=819305e65b456ba43206343e60d5afb0ef358cab) 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 (https://scanner.topsec.com/?d=1962&r=show&u=www.etenders.gov.ie&t=819305e65b456ba43206343e60d5afb0ef358cab) only. Registration is free of charge. The contracting authority will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties;
2) 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 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 https://scanner.topsec.com/?d=1962&r=show&u=www.etenders.gov.ie&t=819305e65b456ba43206343e60d5afb0ef358cab.
3) All queries regarding this tender requirement or process must be submitted through the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal https://scanner.topsec.com/?d=1962&r=show&u=www.etenders.gov.ie&t=819305e65b456ba43206343e60d5afb0ef358cab as a specific question. Responses will be circulated to those tenderers that have registered an interest in this notice on https://scanner.topsec.com/?d=1962&r=show&u=www.etenders.gov.ie&t=819305e65b456ba43206343e60d5afb0ef358cab The details of the person making a query will not be disclosed when circulating the response
4) This is the sole call for competition for this contract.
5) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
6) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
7) It will be a condition of award that the successful tenderer is and remains tax compliant.
8) 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.
9) 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.
10) 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)

[AppealsProcedure]

VI.4.1)

[AppealsBody]

The High Court
Chief Registrar, High Court, Inns Quay
Dublin
Dublin 7
IE
[AddressPhone]: +353 18886000

VI.4.3)

[AppealsLodging]

[AppealsDeadline]: 
Please consult your solicitor