NUIG/BUILD/030/10; Design and build contractor for research bundle project at NUI Galway

National University of Ireland, Galway

NUI Galway is embarking on an ambitious plan to rapidly develop suitable accommodation and facilities to enhance research and innovation. It is required that these facilities are ready to operate fit-for-purpose by September 2012. To this end, the NUI Galway is seeking innovative methods of procurement, value management, briefing and construction to meet this deadline.
The NUI Galway Research Bundle project will comprise the construction of a bundle of three (3) separate buildings as follows;
1. A stand-alone hi-technology Science Research Building (SRB) of approximately 8 000 sq.m., to include a Bio-Resources Unit, on the northern part of the NUI Galway campus.
2. An extension to the James Hardiman Library (a protected structure) for a Humanities and social sciences research building (AHSSRB) of approximately 5 400 sq.m., including associated works to the existing building on the main NUI Galway campus.
3. A Clinical & translational research facility (CRF-TRF), of approximately 5 100 sq.m., including associated works to the existing Clinical science institute and cardiac surgey ward on the University Hospital Galway campus.
Applicants are advised that an OJEU Competition (Ref DEC111142) for the NUI Galway research bundle project was previously conducted and that this competition concluded with the appointment of a contractor (the "original contractor") under the public works contract for building works designed by the contractor and the issue of a contract award notice. A receiver was appointed to the Original Contractor in November 2010. Subsequently, the Original Contractor's obligation to complete the Works was terminated by NUI Galway. The Works for both the SRB and the AHSSRB buildings had commenced and these sites are currently at various stages of construction. It is now intended as part of this new procurement process to appoint a contractor to complete the Works under the Research bundle project. Applicants are advised that the successful tenderer will be required to take full responsibility for all Works carried out by the Original Contractor on the Research Bundle Project.
It is NUI Galway’s intention to award a Contract for all three (3) buildings, however Applicants are advised that NUI Galway will reserve the right to proceed with only two (2) of these buildings (i.e. the SRB and the AHSSRB). Responses to this questionnaire will be assessed on the basis of Applicants ability to undertake at least two (2) of these Projects.
It is intended that the Single point design team consortium will be novated to the successful Works Contractor at the point of Contract and will, become part of the Works Contractor’s team.
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=199433.

Deadline

The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2011-02-28. The procurement was published on 2011-02-11.

Suppliers

The following suppliers are mentioned in award decisions or other procurement documents:

• J J Rhatigan & Company

Who?

• National University of Ireland, Galway

What?

Where?

• Éire/Ireland

Procurement history

Date	Document
2011-02-11	Contract notice
2012-02-03	Contract award notice

Contract notice (2011-02-11)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: building construction work
Quantity or scope:

NUI Galway is embarking on an ambitious plan to rapidly develop suitable accommodation and facilities to enhance research and innovation. It is required that these facilities are ready to operate fit-for-purpose by September 2012. To this end, the NUI Galway is seeking innovative methods of procurement, value management, briefing and construction to meet this deadline.The NUI Galway Research Bundle project will comprise the construction of a bundle of three (3) separate buildings as follows;1. A stand-alone hi-technology Science Research Building (SRB) of approximately 8 000 sq.m., to include a Bio-Resources Unit, on the northern part of the NUI Galway campus.2. An extension to the James Hardiman Library (a protected structure) for a Humanities and social sciences research building (AHSSRB) of approximately 5 400 sq.m., including associated works to the existing building on the main NUI Galway campus.3. A Clinical & Translational Research Facility (CRF-TRF), of approximately 5 100 sq.m., including associated works to the existing Clinical Science Institute and Cardiac Surgey Ward on the University Hospital Galway campus.Applicants are advised that an OJEU Competition (Ref DEC111142) for the NUI Galway Research Bundle Project was previously conducted and that this competition concluded with the appointment of a contractor (the "original contractor") under the public works contract for building works designed by the contractor and the issue of a contract award notice. A receiver was appointed to the Original contractor in November 2010. Subsequently, the Original Contractor's obligation to complete the Works was terminated by NUI Galway. The Works for both the SRB and the AHSSRB buildings had commenced and these sites are currently at various stages of construction. It is now intended as part of this new procurement process to appoint a contractor to complete the Works under the Research Bundle Project. Applicants are advised that the successful tenderer will be required to take full responsibility for all Works carried out by the Original Contractor on the research bundle project.It is NUI Galway’s intention to award a Contract for all three (3) buildings, however Applicants are advised that NUI Galway will reserve the right to proceed with only two (2) of these buildings (i.e. the SRB and the AHSSRB). Responses to this Questionnaire will be assessed on the basis of Applicants ability to undertake at least two (2) of these Projects.It is intended that the Single point design team consortium will be novated to the successful Works Contractor at the point of Contract and will, become part of the Works Contractor’s team.35 000 00045 000 000

Quantity or scope

NUI Galway is embarking on an ambitious plan to rapidly develop suitable accommodation and facilities to enhance research and innovation. It is required that these facilities are ready to operate fit-for-purpose by September 2012. To this end, the NUI Galway is seeking innovative methods of procurement, value management, briefing and construction to meet this deadline.The NUI Galway Research Bundle project will comprise the construction of a bundle of three (3) separate buildings as follows;1. A stand-alone hi-technology Science Research Building (SRB) of approximately 8 000 sq.m., to include a Bio-Resources Unit, on the northern part of the NUI Galway campus.2. An extension to the James Hardiman Library (a protected structure) for a Humanities and social sciences research building (AHSSRB) of approximately 5 400 sq.m., including associated works to the existing building on the main NUI Galway campus.3. A Clinical & Translational Research Facility (CRF-TRF), of approximately 5 100 sq.m., including associated works to the existing Clinical Science Institute and Cardiac Surgey Ward on the University Hospital Galway campus.Applicants are advised that an OJEU Competition (Ref DEC111142) for the NUI Galway Research Bundle Project was previously conducted and that this competition concluded with the appointment of a contractor (the "original contractor") under the public works contract for building works designed by the contractor and the issue of a contract award notice. A receiver was appointed to the Original contractor in November 2010. Subsequently, the Original Contractor's obligation to complete the Works was terminated by NUI Galway. The Works for both the SRB and the AHSSRB buildings had commenced and these sites are currently at various stages of construction. It is now intended as part of this new procurement process to appoint a contractor to complete the Works under the Research Bundle Project. Applicants are advised that the successful tenderer will be required to take full responsibility for all Works carried out by the Original Contractor on the research bundle project.It is NUI Galway’s intention to award a Contract for all three (3) buildings, however Applicants are advised that NUI Galway will reserve the right to proceed with only two (2) of these buildings (i.e. the SRB and the AHSSRB). Responses to this Questionnaire will be assessed on the basis of Applicants ability to undertake at least two (2) of these Projects.It is intended that the Single point design team consortium will be novated to the successful Works Contractor at the point of Contract and will, become part of the Works Contractor’s team.35 000 00045 000 000

Notice metadata
Original language: English 🗣️
Document type: Contract notice
Nature of contract: Works
Regulation: European Union, with participation of GPA countries
Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
Code: Building construction work 📦

Procedure
Procedure type: Accelerated restricted procedure
Type of bid: Submission for all lots
Award criteria
The most economic tender

Contracting authority
Identity
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Awarding authority type: Body governed by public law
Postal address: Buildings Office, Quadrangle Building, University Road
Postal town: Galway
Contact
Internet address: http://www.nuigalway.ie 🌏
E-mail: projects@nuigalway.ie 📧
Phone: +353 91492955 📞
Fax: +353 91525047 📠

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2011-02-11 📅
Submission deadline: 2011-02-28 📅
Publication date: 2011-02-15 📅
Identifiers
Notice number: 2011/S 31-051122
OJ-S issue: 31
Additional information
(ET Ref:199433).

Object
Scope of the procurement
Short description:

The NUI Galway Research Bundle project will comprise the construction of a bundle of three (3) separate buildings as follows;

1. A stand-alone hi-technology Science Research Building (SRB) of approximately 8 000 sq.m., to include a Bio-Resources Unit, on the northern part of the NUI Galway campus.

2. An extension to the James Hardiman Library (a protected structure) for a Humanities and social sciences research building (AHSSRB) of approximately 5 400 sq.m., including associated works to the existing building on the main NUI Galway campus.

3. A Clinical & translational research facility (CRF-TRF), of approximately 5 100 sq.m., including associated works to the existing Clinical science institute and cardiac surgey ward on the University Hospital Galway campus.

Applicants are advised that an OJEU Competition (Ref DEC111142) for the NUI Galway research bundle project was previously conducted and that this competition concluded with the appointment of a contractor (the "original contractor") under the public works contract for building works designed by the contractor and the issue of a contract award notice. A receiver was appointed to the Original Contractor in November 2010. Subsequently, the Original Contractor's obligation to complete the Works was terminated by NUI Galway. The Works for both the SRB and the AHSSRB buildings had commenced and these sites are currently at various stages of construction. It is now intended as part of this new procurement process to appoint a contractor to complete the Works under the Research bundle project. Applicants are advised that the successful tenderer will be required to take full responsibility for all Works carried out by the Original Contractor on the Research Bundle Project.

It is NUI Galway’s intention to award a Contract for all three (3) buildings, however Applicants are advised that NUI Galway will reserve the right to proceed with only two (2) of these buildings (i.e. the SRB and the AHSSRB). Responses to this questionnaire will be assessed on the basis of Applicants ability to undertake at least two (2) of these Projects.

It is intended that the Single point design team consortium will be novated to the successful Works Contractor at the point of Contract and will, become part of the Works Contractor’s team.

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=199433.

Quantity or scope:

The NUI Galway Research Bundle project will comprise the construction of a bundle of three (3) separate buildings as follows;

1. A stand-alone hi-technology Science Research Building (SRB) of approximately 8 000 sq.m., to include a Bio-Resources Unit, on the northern part of the NUI Galway campus.

3. A Clinical & Translational Research Facility (CRF-TRF), of approximately 5 100 sq.m., including associated works to the existing Clinical Science Institute and Cardiac Surgey Ward on the University Hospital Galway campus.

Applicants are advised that an OJEU Competition (Ref DEC111142) for the NUI Galway Research Bundle Project was previously conducted and that this competition concluded with the appointment of a contractor (the "original contractor") under the public works contract for building works designed by the contractor and the issue of a contract award notice. A receiver was appointed to the Original contractor in November 2010. Subsequently, the Original Contractor's obligation to complete the Works was terminated by NUI Galway. The Works for both the SRB and the AHSSRB buildings had commenced and these sites are currently at various stages of construction. It is now intended as part of this new procurement process to appoint a contractor to complete the Works under the Research Bundle Project. Applicants are advised that the successful tenderer will be required to take full responsibility for all Works carried out by the Original Contractor on the research bundle project.

It is NUI Galway’s intention to award a Contract for all three (3) buildings, however Applicants are advised that NUI Galway will reserve the right to proceed with only two (2) of these buildings (i.e. the SRB and the AHSSRB). Responses to this Questionnaire will be assessed on the basis of Applicants ability to undertake at least two (2) of these Projects.

It is intended that the Single point design team consortium will be novated to the successful Works Contractor at the point of Contract and will, become part of the Works Contractor’s team.

Estimated value excluding VAT: 35 000 000 💰
45 000 000 💰
Duration: 13 months
Name of EU-financed project or programme: This project may be funded subject to application.
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:

Candidates will be required to confirm that none of the conditions for exclusion contained in the declaration of Bona Fides apply to their particular case. A copy of the Declaration is included in the qualification questionnaire available to download from the Irish Government Opportunities Portal www.etenders.gov.ie.

Economic and financial standing:

In order to be considered, candidates must complete the qualification questionnaire, supplements and appendices available to download from the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal www.etenders.gov.ie.

Minimum level(s) of standards: See qualification questionnaire referred to above.
Technical and professional ability:

Contract execution
Deposits and guarantees required: Not applicable.
Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them: To be agreed with the successful tenderer.
Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded:

A grouping, if successful, will be required to contract as a single entity having joint and several liability but subject to the agreement of the contracting parties.

Procedure
Justification of the accelerated procedure:

The overall objective of the NUIG research strategy is to become firmly established as a top ranking research University. However, currently there is a significant shortfall of suitable laboratory and other space required to accommodate existing research activity appropriately and the University has experienced the rejection of professional job offers from the best qualified candidates, both Irish and international, specifically on the grounds that it is unable to provide suitable and adequate space. The demand for increased capacity of suitable research facilities in the University has continued in recent times. The ongoing shortage of these facilities would undermine the ability of a major University in Ireland to contribute to a key national investment priority of the National Development Plan. To counteract this, the University has set out to develop its research infrastructure significantly to support basic and translational research over the forthcoming years. Works to the Science Research Building and the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Research Building commenced in June and September 2010 respectively. As a result of a Receiver having been appointed over the original contractor for the Research Bundle project and market conditions outside the control of the University the sites for the above projects have been abandoned. The University has incurred a significant delay in implementing its research infrastructure to develop capacity locally, to contribute nationally and to compete internationally in this field of expertise. In addition, there are a number of health and safety issues associated with the SRB and AHSSRB sites as a result of these sites - on which work is partially complete – having been abandoned for a number of months, for which a new works contractor is required as soon as possible in order to make safe as follows:

— Works left in a temporary/unsafe manner,

— Deep/unsafe excavations on site,

— Works completed at high level which require protection/making safe,

— Diverted live underground services which require remedial works.

Minimum number of candidates: 5
Objective criteria for selection:

NUIG will conduct a qualification assessment process to identify a minimum of approximately the top 5 highest scoring candidates subject to a sufficient number of pre-qualified applicants.

Date of dispatch of invitations: 2011-03-18 📅
Languages
Language: English 🗣️
Other languages: Irish.

Contracting authority
Identity
Awarding authority name: National University of Ireland, Galway
Contact
Contact point: Planning and Development Unit
Greg Power
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.etenders.gov.ie/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA01718 🌏
Name: National University of Ireland, Galway
URL for further information: http://www.nuigalway.ie 🌏
URL for documents: http://www.nuigalway.ie 🌏
URL for participation: http://www.nuigalway.ie 🌏

Reference
Dates
Publication date: 2010-07-20 📅
Identifiers
Notice number in the OJ S: 2010/S 138-211483

Complementary information
Review body
Name: The High Court
Postal address: Chief Registrat, The Four Courts
Postal town: Dublin 7
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Internet address: www.courts.ie 🌏
Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Name: Contact your solicitor
Source: OJS 2011/S 031-051122 (2011-02-11)

Contract award notice (2012-02-03)
Object
Notice metadata
Document type: Contract award notice

Procedure
Type of bid: Not applicable

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2012-02-03 📅
Publication date: 2012-02-08 📅
Identifiers
Notice number: 2012/S 26-041266
Refers to notice: 2011/S 31-051122
OJ-S issue: 26
Additional information
(ET Ref:377492).

Procedure
Award criteria
Criterion: 1. Meat (100)

Award of contract
Date of contract conclusion: 2011-12-19 📅
Name: J J Rhatigan & Company
Postal address: Wolfe Tone House, Fr. Griffin Road
Postal town: Galway
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Internet address: www.jjrhatigan.com 🌏
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4

Complementary information
Review body
Postal town: Dublin
Postal code: 7
Source: OJS 2012/S 026-041266 (2012-02-03)

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