Date of dispatch of this notice: 12/10/2023
External Reference: 2023-229163
TED Reference: 2023/S 200-627862
Contract award notice
Information
Published
Contract award notice
Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Dublin City Council
N/A
Civic Offices, Wood Quay
Dublin 8
Dublin
IE
Contact person:
Peter Finnegan
Telephone:
+353 2225095
E-mail:
peter.finnegan@dublincity.ie
Fax:
+353 2222999
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
Main address:
www.dublincity.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/267
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
Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy Services
Reference number:
222165
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
71312000
-
Structural engineering consultancy services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
The Contracting Authority is seeking to establish a multiparty framework agreement for civil and structural engineering consultancy services for projects within the functional area of Dublin City Council. The projects for which services will be procured under this Framework will be in excess of €5million project value.
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.1.7)
Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
5000000.00
EUR
II.2)
Description
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
71000000
-
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
71300000
-
Engineering services
71310000
-
Consultative engineering and construction services
71311000
-
Civil engineering consultancy services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin City Council Administrative Area
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The Contracting Authority is seeking to establish a multiparty framework agreement for civil and structural engineering consultancy services for projects within the functional area of Dublin City Council. The projects for which services will be procured under this Framework will be in excess of €5million project value.
The projects will be varied in size and nature and may include demolition and enabling works projects, as well as new build and refurbishment projects of social housing, civic, community, commercial, libraries, sports and recreation, public realm. Framework members will be required to provide full Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy Services for stages (i)-(v) of the Capital Works Management Framework or a subset thereof or comparable construction contract suites.
As part of the service delivery, framework members will also be required to provide the following skills:
-Ancillary Certification for BC(A)R in accordance with the Code of Practice for inspecting and certifying buildings 2013-2016
-Designer under the SHWW Act 2005 and Construction Regulations 2006-2013 plus amendments.
The following specialist skills are envisaged to be required as part of the civil and structural engineering services on larger projects. These may be delivered in-house or by a sub-consultant or specialist employed by the Civil and Structural engineer:
- Transport Planning
- Flood risk assessment
- Environmental assessment of sites
- Geotechnical engineering
It is envisaged that the framework will be established with 6 operators, subject to the receipt of a sufficient number of valid tenders. It is the intention of the Contracting Authority to shortlist approx. 10 No candidates following assessment of the expressions of interest, subject to a number of satisfactory applications, to be invited to tender at stage 2 of the competition.
The framework will be established for a period up to a maximum of 4 years, subject to satisfactory annual performance and review.
The projects will be varied in size and nature and may include demolition and enabling works projects, as well as new build and refurbishment projects of social housing, civic, community, commercial, libraries, sports and recreation, public realm. Framework members will be required to provide full Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy Services for stages (i)-(v) of the Capital Works Management Framework or a subset thereof or comparable construction contract suites.
As part of the service delivery, framework members will also be required to provide the following skills:
-Ancillary Certification for BC(A)R in accordance with the Code of Practice for inspecting and certifying buildings 2013-2016
-Designer under the SHWW Act 2005 and Construction Regulations 2006-2013 plus amendments.
The following specialist skills are envisaged to be required as part of the civil and structural engineering services on larger projects. These may be delivered in-house or by a sub-consultant or specialist employed by the Civil and Structural engineer:
- Transport Planning
- Flood risk assessment
- Environmental assessment of sites
- Geotechnical engineering
It is envisaged that the framework will be established with 6 operators, subject to the receipt of a sufficient number of valid tenders. It is the intention of the Contracting Authority to shortlist approx. 10 No candidates following assessment of the expressions of interest, subject to a number of satisfactory applications, to be invited to tender at stage 2 of the competition.
The framework will be established for a period up to a maximum of 4 years, subject to satisfactory annual performance and review.
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
A. Proposed Approach & Methodology
/
Weighting:
2500
Quality criterion
-
Name:
B. Technical Merit of Human Resources
/
Weighting:
2500
Cost criterion
-
Name:
Price
/
Weighting:
5000
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 see SAQ and Competition Summary Document for full details.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)
Description
IV.1.1)
Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.3)
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
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.2.1)
Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S: 2022/S 210-602901
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 1
Title: Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy Services
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
11/10/2023
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
10
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
DBFL Consulting Engineers
IE6355828Q
Ormond House
Dublin 7
Upper Ormond Quay
IE
Telephone:
+353 14004000
E-mail:
leonie.lawler@dbfl.ie
Fax:
+353 14004050
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
5000000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 2
Title: Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy Services
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
11/10/2023
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
10
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
GARLAND
029152
Garland House
Dublin 6
28-30 Rathmines Park
IE
Telephone:
+353 14964322
E-mail:
info@garlandconsultancy.com
Fax:
+353 14964725
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
Internet address:
http://www.garlandconsultancy.com
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
5000000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 3
Title: Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy Services
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
11/10/2023
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
10
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
JB Barry & Partners Ltd
IE4814578J
Classon House, Dundrum Business Park
Dublin
Dundrum, Dublin 14
IE
Telephone:
+353 14851400
E-mail:
tenders@jbbarry.ie
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
Internet address:
http://www.jbbarry.ie
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
5000000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 4
Title: Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy Services
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
11/10/2023
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
10
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Punch Consulting Engineers
4804875J
97 Henry Street
Limerick
Limerick
IE
Telephone:
+353 12712200
E-mail:
jhayes@punchconsulting.com
Fax:
+353 612212201
NUTS code:
IE053 -
South-West
Internet address:
http://www.punchconsulting.com
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
5000000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 5 - Winner of the initial contract
Title: Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy Services
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
11/10/2023
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
10
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
RPS Group Limited
4692126V
West Pier Business Campus,
Dublin
Dun Laoghaire
IE
Telephone:
+353 14882900
E-mail:
Clionnaidh.Kelly@rpsgroup.com
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
Internet address:
http://www.rpsgroup.com/ireland
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
5000000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 6
Title: Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy Services
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
11/10/2023
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
10
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
TOBIN Consulting Engineers
IE8D22574O
Fairgreen House, Fairgreen Road
Galway
Galway
IE
Telephone:
+353 91565211
E-mail:
brian.carroll@tobin.ie
Fax:
+353 91565398
NUTS code:
IE042 -
West
Internet address:
http://www.tobinconsultingengineers.com
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
5000000.00
EUR
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3)
Additional information
1. Dublin City Council is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2014. If you consider that any of the information supplied by you is either commercially sensitive or confidential in nature, this should be highlighted and the reasons for the sensitivity specified. In such cases, the relevant material, will in response to the FOI request; be examined in the light of the exemptions provided for in the Acts.
2. It will be a condition for the award of any contract by Dublin City Council that the successful Tenderer and all sub-contractors (if applicable) produce a valid Tax Clearance Certificate from the Revenue Commissioners in compliance with Circular (43) 2006 (or as amended) and that the certificate will be maintained for the duration of the contract and will be on a 12 month basis. In the case of a non-resident Tenderer, a statement of suitability from the Revenue Commissioners will be required.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Please note also that 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. Dublin City Council will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.
6. The framework agreement is primarily for use by the Technical Support Division, Environment and Transportation Department, but may also be extended for use by other divisions of Dublin City Council as requirements arise.
7. Emailed/faxed/late tenders will not be accepted. Tenders may be submitted in English or in the Irish language.
8. All queries regarding this tender must be submitted through the etenders messaging facility, RFT ID 222165. Queries must be in question format. Responses will be circulated to those candidates/tenderers that have registered an interest in this notice on the Irish Government procurement opportunities portal www.etenders.gov.ie. The details of the party making the query will not be disclosed when circulating the response. All queries must be submitted by 16th November 2022 at 12.00 noon to enable issue of responses to all interested parties.
9. Please note that where documents are made available in both PDF and Word format, in the event that there is any discrepancy between the documents, the PDF version will take precedence.
2. It will be a condition for the award of any contract by Dublin City Council that the successful Tenderer and all sub-contractors (if applicable) produce a valid Tax Clearance Certificate from the Revenue Commissioners in compliance with Circular (43) 2006 (or as amended) and that the certificate will be maintained for the duration of the contract and will be on a 12 month basis. In the case of a non-resident Tenderer, a statement of suitability from the Revenue Commissioners will be required.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Please note also that 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. Dublin City Council will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.
6. The framework agreement is primarily for use by the Technical Support Division, Environment and Transportation Department, but may also be extended for use by other divisions of Dublin City Council as requirements arise.
7. Emailed/faxed/late tenders will not be accepted. Tenders may be submitted in English or in the Irish language.
8. All queries regarding this tender must be submitted through the etenders messaging facility, RFT ID 222165. Queries must be in question format. Responses will be circulated to those candidates/tenderers that have registered an interest in this notice on the Irish Government procurement opportunities portal www.etenders.gov.ie. The details of the party making the query will not be disclosed when circulating the response. All queries must be submitted by 16th November 2022 at 12.00 noon to enable issue of responses to all interested parties.
9. Please note that where documents are made available in both PDF and Word format, in the event that there is any discrepancy between the documents, the PDF version will take precedence.
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
The High Court
Chief Registrar, High Court, Inns Quay
Dublin
Dublin 7
IE
Telephone:
+353 18886000
E-mail:
HighCourtCentralOffice@courts.ie
VI.4.3)
Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Please consult your solicitor