The Marine Institute, a semi state body, wishes to invite tenders for an Outsourced partner to deliver the following specific primary projects, known collectively as the ‘MSFD Projects’: 1. The preparation of a draft Initial Assessment (consistent with Art.8) including proposals for GES (consistent with Art. 9) and proposal for draft Environmental Targets (consistent with Art.10) 2. The collation of relevant information into an Atlas of the Irish Marine Environment 3. The development of an index of environmental and associated indicators 4. The preparation of a summary report (Consistent with Article 19 of the Directive) for use in public consultation 5. The development of a streamlined national reporting system 6. A report outlining proposed recommendations for potential measures and for monitoring status and trends The Institute wishes to work with the outsourced organization as a partner for a three year period from Q4 2011 to Q4 2014, with the possibility of an extension for a further 1 year giving a total maximum contract duration of 4 years from the date of contract signing. The extension would be at the discretion of the Marine Institute. The Marine Institute is the national agency responsible for Marine Research, Technology Development and Innovation (RTDI). The Marine Institute seeks to assess and realise the economic potential of Ireland's 220 million acre marine resource; promote the sustainable development of marine industry through strategic funding programmes and essential scientific services; and safeguard our marine environment through research and environmental monitoring. The Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) was adopted in June 2008 and transposed into Irish legalisation by the European Communities (Marine Strategy Framework) Regulations 249/2011. The requirements of the MSFD, as set out in the Directive itself and the Good Environmental Status (GES) Decision, are ambitious and will require significant effort on the part of Member States. The basic structure of the MSFD is to determine the current status, in terms of the state of the marine environment and the pressures exerted on it, to compare these to a nationally agreed understanding of GES and, where there is a gap, to put in place the measures to regulate the pressures so that this gap can be closed. The closing of the gap will take time and it is necessary to establish environmental targets to measure and monitor progress towards GES. This process is repeated on a 6 year cycle. In the first instance the Initial Assessment, the determination of GES for Irish waters and the establishment of environmental targets and associated indicators, are required by July 2012. The development of a monitoring programme (due 2014) and the entry into operation of a programme of measures (due 2016) will be informed by the initial assessment and by GES and the environmental targets. Each element should be viewed as part of the overall cyclical process. Additional scientific and technical expertise is required for the initial phase of implementation and to put in place a MSFD facility to allow subsequent monitoring and assessment to be undertaken. In acknowledgement of this, the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government, working with the Marine Institute and other government departments and agencies intend to embark on a collaborative programme of work. A national Technical Working Group on the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD-TWG) has been established by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government to support delivery of the MSFD. Central to this programme of work is the delivery of defined data, information, assessment and monitoring assets that, in addition to supporting the ongoing implementation of the Directive, will be available for future and ongoing policy developments in the wider Marine sector such as Marine Spatial Planning, sectoral strategic environmental assessments and resource planning. The relevant Departments and state agencies, following a detailed review, have determined that the appropriate skillsets to deliver the MSFD projects referred to above are not available within the relevant government departments and state agencies and that the delivery of these skillsets through an outsourced partnership will provide best value to the exchequer. This partnership will be expected to deliver the projects in a professional and comprehensive manner, will have minimal reliance on the Marine Institute, with the exception of the provision of specific data and knowledge transfer. Note: to register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the eTenders Web Site at http://www.etenders.gov.ie/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=331492.
Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2011-12-09.
The procurement was published on 2011-10-28.
Suppliers
The following suppliers are mentioned in award decisions or other procurement documents:
Contract notice (2011-10-28) Object Scope of the procurement
Title: research and development services and related consultancy services
Quantity or scope:
The Institute wishes to work with the outsourced organization as a partner for a three year period from Q4 2011 to Q4 2014, with the possibility of an extension for a further 1 year giving a total maximum contract duration of 4 years from the date of contract signing. The extension would be at the discretion of the Marine Institute.1 200 0001 500 000
The Institute wishes to work with the outsourced organization as a partner for a three year period from Q4 2011 to Q4 2014, with the possibility of an extension for a further 1 year giving a total maximum contract duration of 4 years from the date of contract signing. The extension would be at the discretion of the Marine Institute.1 200 0001 500 000
See attached invitation to tender document.
(ET Ref:331492).
Object Scope of the procurement
Estimated value excluding VAT: 1 200 000 💰
1 500 000 💰
Short description:
The Marine Institute, a semi state body, wishes to invite tenders for an Outsourced partner to deliver the following specific primary projects, known collectively as the ‘MSFD Projects’:
1. The preparation of a draft Initial Assessment (consistent with Art.8) including proposals for GES (consistent with Art. 9) and proposal for draft Environmental Targets (consistent with Art.10)
2. The collation of relevant information into an Atlas of the Irish Marine Environment
3. The development of an index of environmental and associated indicators
4. The preparation of a summary report (Consistent with Article 19 of the Directive) for use in public consultation
5. The development of a streamlined national reporting system
6. A report outlining proposed recommendations for potential measures and for monitoring status and trends
The Institute wishes to work with the outsourced organization as a partner for a three year period from Q4 2011 to Q4 2014, with the possibility of an extension for a further 1 year giving a total maximum contract duration of 4 years from the date of contract signing. The extension would be at the discretion of the Marine Institute.
The Institute wishes to work with the outsourced organization as a partner for a three year period from Q4 2011 to Q4 2014, with the possibility of an extension for a further 1 year giving a total maximum contract duration of 4 years from the date of contract signing. The extension would be at the discretion of the Marine Institute.
The Marine Institute is the national agency responsible for Marine Research, Technology Development and Innovation (RTDI). The Marine Institute seeks to assess and realise the economic potential of Ireland's 220 million acre marine resource; promote the sustainable development of marine industry through strategic funding programmes and essential scientific services; and safeguard our marine environment through research and environmental monitoring.
The Marine Institute is the national agency responsible for Marine Research, Technology Development and Innovation (RTDI). The Marine Institute seeks to assess and realise the economic potential of Ireland's 220 million acre marine resource; promote the sustainable development of marine industry through strategic funding programmes and essential scientific services; and safeguard our marine environment through research and environmental monitoring.
The Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) was adopted in June 2008 and transposed into Irish legalisation by the European Communities (Marine Strategy Framework) Regulations 249/2011. The requirements of the MSFD, as set out in the Directive itself and the Good Environmental Status (GES) Decision, are ambitious and will require significant effort on the part of Member States. The basic structure of the MSFD is to determine the current status, in terms of the state of the marine environment and the pressures exerted on it, to compare these to a nationally agreed understanding of GES and, where there is a gap, to put in place the measures to regulate the pressures so that this gap can be closed. The closing of the gap will take time and it is necessary to establish environmental targets to measure and monitor progress towards GES. This process is repeated on a 6 year cycle.
The Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) was adopted in June 2008 and transposed into Irish legalisation by the European Communities (Marine Strategy Framework) Regulations 249/2011. The requirements of the MSFD, as set out in the Directive itself and the Good Environmental Status (GES) Decision, are ambitious and will require significant effort on the part of Member States. The basic structure of the MSFD is to determine the current status, in terms of the state of the marine environment and the pressures exerted on it, to compare these to a nationally agreed understanding of GES and, where there is a gap, to put in place the measures to regulate the pressures so that this gap can be closed. The closing of the gap will take time and it is necessary to establish environmental targets to measure and monitor progress towards GES. This process is repeated on a 6 year cycle.
In the first instance the Initial Assessment, the determination of GES for Irish waters and the establishment of environmental targets and associated indicators, are required by July 2012. The development of a monitoring programme (due 2014) and the entry into operation of a programme of measures (due 2016) will be informed by the initial assessment and by GES and the environmental targets. Each element should be viewed as part of the overall cyclical process. Additional scientific and technical expertise is required for the initial phase of implementation and to put in place a MSFD facility to allow subsequent monitoring and assessment to be undertaken.
In the first instance the Initial Assessment, the determination of GES for Irish waters and the establishment of environmental targets and associated indicators, are required by July 2012. The development of a monitoring programme (due 2014) and the entry into operation of a programme of measures (due 2016) will be informed by the initial assessment and by GES and the environmental targets. Each element should be viewed as part of the overall cyclical process. Additional scientific and technical expertise is required for the initial phase of implementation and to put in place a MSFD facility to allow subsequent monitoring and assessment to be undertaken.
In acknowledgement of this, the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government, working with the Marine Institute and other government departments and agencies intend to embark on a collaborative programme of work. A national Technical Working Group on the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD-TWG) has been established by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government to support delivery of the MSFD.
In acknowledgement of this, the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government, working with the Marine Institute and other government departments and agencies intend to embark on a collaborative programme of work. A national Technical Working Group on the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD-TWG) has been established by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government to support delivery of the MSFD.
Central to this programme of work is the delivery of defined data, information, assessment and monitoring assets that, in addition to supporting the ongoing implementation of the Directive, will be available for future and ongoing policy developments in the wider Marine sector such as Marine Spatial Planning, sectoral strategic environmental assessments and resource planning.
Central to this programme of work is the delivery of defined data, information, assessment and monitoring assets that, in addition to supporting the ongoing implementation of the Directive, will be available for future and ongoing policy developments in the wider Marine sector such as Marine Spatial Planning, sectoral strategic environmental assessments and resource planning.
The relevant Departments and state agencies, following a detailed review, have determined that the appropriate skillsets to deliver the MSFD projects referred to above are not available within the relevant government departments and state agencies and that the delivery of these skillsets through an outsourced partnership will provide best value to the exchequer. This partnership will be expected to deliver the projects in a professional and comprehensive manner, will have minimal reliance on the Marine Institute, with the exception of the provision of specific data and knowledge transfer.
The relevant Departments and state agencies, following a detailed review, have determined that the appropriate skillsets to deliver the MSFD projects referred to above are not available within the relevant government departments and state agencies and that the delivery of these skillsets through an outsourced partnership will provide best value to the exchequer. This partnership will be expected to deliver the projects in a professional and comprehensive manner, will have minimal reliance on the Marine Institute, with the exception of the provision of specific data and knowledge transfer.
The Institute wishes to work with the outsourced organization as a partner for a three year period from Q4 2011 to Q4 2014, with the possibility of an extension for a further 1 year giving a total maximum contract duration of 4 years from the date of contract signing. The extension would be at the discretion of the Marine Institute.
The Institute wishes to work with the outsourced organization as a partner for a three year period from Q4 2011 to Q4 2014, with the possibility of an extension for a further 1 year giving a total maximum contract duration of 4 years from the date of contract signing. The extension would be at the discretion of the Marine Institute.
Description of options:
There is a possibility of an extension for a further 1 year giving a total maximum contract duration of 4 years from the date of contract signing.
Number of possible renewals: 1
Time frame for subsequent contracts: 36 months
Duration: 36 months
Reference number: ITT-11-30
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance: Galway.
Legal, economic, financial and technical information Conditions for participation
Suitability to pursue the professional activity:
(1) All candidates will be required to produce a certificate or declaration demonstrating that they are not bankrupt or the subject of an administration order, are not being wound-up, have not granted a trust deed, are not the subject of a petition presented for sequestration of their estate, have not had a receiver, manager or administrator appointed and are not otherwise apparently insolvent.
(1) All candidates will be required to produce a certificate or declaration demonstrating that they are not bankrupt or the subject of an administration order, are not being wound-up, have not granted a trust deed, are not the subject of a petition presented for sequestration of their estate, have not had a receiver, manager or administrator appointed and are not otherwise apparently insolvent.
(2) All candidates will be required to produce a certificate or declaration demonstrating that the candidate, their directors, or any other person who has powers of representation, decision or control of the candidate has not been convicted of conspiracy, corruption, bribery, or money laundering. Failure to provide such a declaration will result in the candidate being declared ineligible and they will not be selected to participate in this procurement process.
(2) All candidates will be required to produce a certificate or declaration demonstrating that the candidate, their directors, or any other person who has powers of representation, decision or control of the candidate has not been convicted of conspiracy, corruption, bribery, or money laundering. Failure to provide such a declaration will result in the candidate being declared ineligible and they will not be selected to participate in this procurement process.
(3) All candidates will be required to produce a certificate or declaration demonstrating that they have not been convicted of a criminal offence relating to the conduct of their business or profession.
(4) All candidates will be required to produce a certificate or declaration demonstrating that they have not committed an act of grave misconduct in the course of their business or profession.
(5) All candidates must comply with the requirements of the State in which they are established, regarding registration on the professional or trade register.
(6) Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in providing any information required, may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with this procurement process.
(7) All candidates will have to demonstrate that they are licensed, or a member of the relevant organisation, in the State where they are established, when the law of that State prohibits the provision of the services, described in this notice, by a person who is not so licensed or who is not a member of the relevant organisation.
(7) All candidates will have to demonstrate that they are licensed, or a member of the relevant organisation, in the State where they are established, when the law of that State prohibits the provision of the services, described in this notice, by a person who is not so licensed or who is not a member of the relevant organisation.
(8) All candidates will be required to produce a certificate or declaration demonstrating that they have fulfilled obligations relating to the payment of social security contributions under the law or of the relevant State in which the candidate is established
(8) All candidates will be required to produce a certificate or declaration demonstrating that they have fulfilled obligations relating to the payment of social security contributions under the law or of the relevant State in which the candidate is established
(9) All candidates will be required to produce a certificate or declaration demonstrating that they have fulfilled obligations relating to the payment of taxes under the law or of the relevant State in which the economic operator is established.
Economic and financial standing:
(1) All candidates will be required to provide a reference from their bank.
(2) All candidates will be required to provide evidence of relevant professional risk indemnity insurance.
Technical and professional ability: See attached invitation to tender section 18.
Contract execution
Deposits and guarantees required: None.
Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them: Please see attached contract document.
Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded: Not applicable.
Other particular conditions: See attached invitation to tender document.
Procedure
Duration of the framework agreement in years: 3
Tender opening date: 2011-12-09 📅
Place of opening: Marine Institute Offices, Galway.
Place: Marine Institute Offices, Galway.
Languages
Language: English 🗣️
Reference Identifiers
Reference number attributed by the contracting authority: ITT-11-30
Additional information
See attached invitation to tender document.
(ET Ref:331492).
Complementary information Review body
Name: High Court of Ireland
Postal address: High Court Dublin Ireland
Postal town: Dublin
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Information about review deadlines: As per EU Directive.
Source: OJS 2011/S 211-344675 (2011-10-28)
Additional information (2011-12-07) Object Notice metadata
Document type: Additional information
Contract award notice (2012-04-02) Object Scope of the procurement
Total value of the procurement: 2 000 000 💰
Notice metadata
Document type: Contract award notice
Regulation: European Union, with participation of GPA countries
Procedure
Type of bid: Not applicable
Reference Dates
Date dispatched: 2012-04-02 📅
Publication date: 2012-04-05 📅
Identifiers
Notice number: 2012/S 67-108998
OJ-S issue: 67
Additional information
(ET Ref:406792).
Procedure Award criteria
Criterion: 1. Project management (20)
2. Knowledge transfer (5)
3. Technical plan (10)
4. HR plan (55)
5. Value added services (10)
6. Cost (100)
Award of contract
Date of contract conclusion: 2012-02-17 📅
Name: Rps Group
Postal address: Lyre Building, Ida Park, Mercve, G
Postal town: Galway
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Internet address: www.rpsgroup.com/ireland🌏 Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Complementary information Review body
Postal address: High Court Dublin
Source: OJS 2012/S 067-108998 (2012-04-02)