The Institute of Technology Blanchardstown (ITB), together with the Institute of Technology Tallaght (IT Tallaght), Dunn Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design & Technology (IADT) and Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) invites submissions from competent and reputable Contractors to become members of a Framework Agreement for Capital Works to the Institutes of technology €500 - €5M. It is intended to select a maximum of twelve Contractors to Tender for an initial project. The top six tenders from the initial project will be invited to become members of the framework. The types of works envisaged for the Framework include: General Internal Refurbishment Work (Office, Classroom, Laboratory, Workshops etc); New buildings and extensions to existing buildings; Building Fabric Repairs & Upgrades; Civil Engineering works such as car parks, road works, sports facilities and services; Improvements to buildings and grounds. ; Temporary Accommodation and off-site Construction Solutions; Upgrades to mechanical & electrical services. The project proposed as the initial Project is Horticulture Infrastructure at ITB which is currently the subject of a Planning Application. Tenders should note, however, that the Contracting Authority may decide before tendering to change this Initial Project. Tenders should also note that there are separate Framework Agreements in place for projects valued at less than 500 000 EUR. The intention is that each of the Contracting Authorities (ITB, IT Tallaght, IADT and DIT) will hold mini-competitions separately for Capital Works Contracts over the duration of the Agreement. All members of the Framework Agreement will be invited to tender for each contract. The form of contract for individual projects will be PW-CF5 Public Works Contract for Minor Building and Civil Engineering Works designed by the Employer. Tenders wishing to learn more about this Form of Contract should visit http://www.constructionprocurement.gov.ie/. It should be noted that the four contracting Authorities (ITB, IT Tallaght, IADT and DIT) are not bound to use the Framework Agreement for all or any Works and may choose to procure projects outside the Framework Agreement. It should also be noted that the Contracting Authorities may terminate the Framework Agreement at any time at their own discretion. The institute of Technology Blanchardtown (ITB) is the Contacting Authority Leading this process. The other three Authorities (IT Tallaght, LADT and DIT) may participate in the Selection process and may tender separately for individual projects. For the purposes of establishing the Framework, the highest scoring respondents to the Suitability Assessment Questionnaire (maximum 12) will be invited to submit tenders for the initial Works Project with six of these invited to become Members of the Framework following the initial Works Project Tender. Contract award for the initial Works Contract and for subsequent contracts within the Framework will be based on Award Criteria specific to each individual Contract and may vary between contracts. For the initial Contract, the Award criteria will be Contractor’s Price (60 %), Contractor’s Works Proposals (10 %), Contractor’s Management and Supervision Structure (10 %), Contractor’s Programme (10 %) Contractor’s Project Plan / Method Statement (10 %). Subject to satisfactory completion of relevant documentation, the expected commencement date for the Framework Agreement is January 2013. Shortlisted Contractors will be invited to Tender for the initial Contract at ITB at that time. The Institute (ITB) reserves the right not to proceed with the procurement process or any part of it and may terminate the process or any part of it at any time, with or without procuring the Works in another way. If this happens, neither the Institute nor its officers, employees, or advisers will be liable to any Applicant or other person. The Institute does not bind itself to accept any outcome of the process described in these documents and is not obliged to enter into a contract for the Works with anyone. The attached Suitability Assessment Questionnaire must be complete and returned by interested applicants. This must reach the undersigned no later than 12.00noon on 4th December 2012. Please note due to etender web site update on the second weekend of November, etenders postbox facilities do not work. Please post two hard copies to Secretary Financial Controller, Institute of Technology Blanchardstown, Blanchardstown Road North, Dublin 15. Note: Envelopes to be clearly marked Questionnaire - Framework for Capital works to the Institutes of Technology €500K - €5M ITB12/ 017. No other tender's identification details to be included on submission envelope. It is the Applicant's responsibility to obtain evidence of delivery to the designated Officer on time. Faxed or emailed Questionnaires will not be accepted. Please note due to etender web site update on the second weekend of November, etenders question and answer facilities do not work. Any questions/ queries should be sent to ITBlanchardstown@hamiltonarchitects.co.uk deadline date for questions is 23.12.2012, 12noon. 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=517552.
Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2012-12-04.
The procurement was published on 2012-10-26.
Contract notice (2012-10-26) Object Scope of the procurement
Title: construction work
Quantity or scope:
Framework Agreement for four years. Works for four Institutes of Technology.500 0005 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: Construction work📦
Procedure
Procedure type: 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
Awarding authority name: Institute of Technology Blanchardstown
Postal address: Blanchardstown Road North,
Postal town: Dublin 15
Contact
Internet address: http://www.itb.ie🌏
E-mail: declan.garvin@itb.ie📧
Phone: +353 18851000📞
Fax: +353 18851001 📠
Reference Dates
Date dispatched: 2012-10-26 📅
Submission deadline: 2012-12-04 📅
Publication date: 2012-10-31 📅
Identifiers
Notice number: 2012/S 210-345427
OJ-S issue: 210
Additional information
(ET Ref:517552).
Object Scope of the procurement
Estimated value excluding VAT: 500 000 💰
5 000 000 💰
Short description:
The Institute of Technology Blanchardstown (ITB), together with the Institute of Technology Tallaght (IT Tallaght), Dunn Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design & Technology (IADT) and Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) invites submissions from competent and reputable Contractors to become members of a Framework Agreement for Capital Works to the Institutes of technology €500 - €5M. It is intended to select a maximum of twelve Contractors to Tender for an initial project. The top six tenders from the initial project will be invited to become members of the framework.
The Institute of Technology Blanchardstown (ITB), together with the Institute of Technology Tallaght (IT Tallaght), Dunn Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design & Technology (IADT) and Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) invites submissions from competent and reputable Contractors to become members of a Framework Agreement for Capital Works to the Institutes of technology €500 - €5M. It is intended to select a maximum of twelve Contractors to Tender for an initial project. The top six tenders from the initial project will be invited to become members of the framework.
The types of works envisaged for the Framework include:
General Internal Refurbishment Work (Office, Classroom, Laboratory, Workshops etc); New buildings and extensions to existing buildings; Building Fabric Repairs & Upgrades; Civil Engineering works such as car parks, road works, sports facilities and services; Improvements to buildings and grounds.
General Internal Refurbishment Work (Office, Classroom, Laboratory, Workshops etc); New buildings and extensions to existing buildings; Building Fabric Repairs & Upgrades; Civil Engineering works such as car parks, road works, sports facilities and services; Improvements to buildings and grounds.
; Temporary Accommodation and off-site Construction Solutions; Upgrades to mechanical & electrical services.
The project proposed as the initial Project is Horticulture Infrastructure at ITB which is currently the subject of a Planning Application. Tenders should note, however, that the Contracting Authority may decide before tendering to change this Initial Project. Tenders should also note that there are separate Framework Agreements in place for projects valued at less than 500 000 EUR.
The project proposed as the initial Project is Horticulture Infrastructure at ITB which is currently the subject of a Planning Application. Tenders should note, however, that the Contracting Authority may decide before tendering to change this Initial Project. Tenders should also note that there are separate Framework Agreements in place for projects valued at less than 500 000 EUR.
The intention is that each of the Contracting Authorities (ITB, IT Tallaght, IADT and DIT) will hold mini-competitions separately for Capital Works Contracts over the duration of the Agreement. All members of the Framework Agreement will be invited to tender for each contract.
The intention is that each of the Contracting Authorities (ITB, IT Tallaght, IADT and DIT) will hold mini-competitions separately for Capital Works Contracts over the duration of the Agreement. All members of the Framework Agreement will be invited to tender for each contract.
The form of contract for individual projects will be PW-CF5 Public Works Contract for Minor Building and Civil Engineering Works designed by the Employer. Tenders wishing to learn more about this Form of Contract should visit http://www.constructionprocurement.gov.ie/. It should be noted that the four contracting Authorities (ITB, IT Tallaght, IADT and DIT) are not bound to use the Framework Agreement for all or any Works and may choose to procure projects outside the Framework Agreement. It should also be noted that the Contracting Authorities may terminate the Framework Agreement at any time at their own discretion. The institute of Technology Blanchardtown (ITB) is the Contacting Authority Leading this process. The other three Authorities (IT Tallaght, LADT and DIT) may participate in the Selection process and may tender separately for individual projects. For the purposes of establishing the Framework, the highest scoring respondents to the Suitability Assessment Questionnaire (maximum 12) will be invited to submit tenders for the initial Works Project with six of these invited to become Members of the Framework following the initial Works Project Tender. Contract award for the initial Works Contract and for subsequent contracts within the Framework will be based on Award Criteria specific to each individual Contract and may vary between contracts. For the initial Contract, the Award criteria will be Contractor’s Price (60 %), Contractor’s Works Proposals (10 %), Contractor’s Management and Supervision Structure (10 %), Contractor’s Programme (10 %) Contractor’s Project Plan / Method Statement (10 %). Subject to satisfactory completion of relevant documentation, the expected commencement date for the Framework Agreement is January 2013. Shortlisted Contractors will be invited to Tender for the initial Contract at ITB at that time. The Institute (ITB) reserves the right not to proceed with the procurement process or any part of it and may terminate the process or any part of it at any time, with or without procuring the Works in another way. If this happens, neither the Institute nor its officers, employees, or advisers will be liable to any Applicant or other person. The Institute does not bind itself to accept any outcome of the process described in these documents and is not obliged to enter into a contract for the Works with anyone.
The form of contract for individual projects will be PW-CF5 Public Works Contract for Minor Building and Civil Engineering Works designed by the Employer. Tenders wishing to learn more about this Form of Contract should visit http://www.constructionprocurement.gov.ie/. It should be noted that the four contracting Authorities (ITB, IT Tallaght, IADT and DIT) are not bound to use the Framework Agreement for all or any Works and may choose to procure projects outside the Framework Agreement. It should also be noted that the Contracting Authorities may terminate the Framework Agreement at any time at their own discretion. The institute of Technology Blanchardtown (ITB) is the Contacting Authority Leading this process. The other three Authorities (IT Tallaght, LADT and DIT) may participate in the Selection process and may tender separately for individual projects. For the purposes of establishing the Framework, the highest scoring respondents to the Suitability Assessment Questionnaire (maximum 12) will be invited to submit tenders for the initial Works Project with six of these invited to become Members of the Framework following the initial Works Project Tender. Contract award for the initial Works Contract and for subsequent contracts within the Framework will be based on Award Criteria specific to each individual Contract and may vary between contracts. For the initial Contract, the Award criteria will be Contractor’s Price (60 %), Contractor’s Works Proposals (10 %), Contractor’s Management and Supervision Structure (10 %), Contractor’s Programme (10 %) Contractor’s Project Plan / Method Statement (10 %). Subject to satisfactory completion of relevant documentation, the expected commencement date for the Framework Agreement is January 2013. Shortlisted Contractors will be invited to Tender for the initial Contract at ITB at that time. The Institute (ITB) reserves the right not to proceed with the procurement process or any part of it and may terminate the process or any part of it at any time, with or without procuring the Works in another way. If this happens, neither the Institute nor its officers, employees, or advisers will be liable to any Applicant or other person. The Institute does not bind itself to accept any outcome of the process described in these documents and is not obliged to enter into a contract for the Works with anyone.
The attached Suitability Assessment Questionnaire must be complete and returned by interested applicants. This must reach the undersigned no later than 12.00noon on 4th December 2012. Please note due to etender web site update on the second weekend of November, etenders postbox facilities do not work. Please post two hard copies to Secretary Financial Controller, Institute of Technology Blanchardstown, Blanchardstown Road North, Dublin 15.
The attached Suitability Assessment Questionnaire must be complete and returned by interested applicants. This must reach the undersigned no later than 12.00noon on 4th December 2012. Please note due to etender web site update on the second weekend of November, etenders postbox facilities do not work. Please post two hard copies to Secretary Financial Controller, Institute of Technology Blanchardstown, Blanchardstown Road North, Dublin 15.
Note: Envelopes to be clearly marked Questionnaire - Framework for Capital works to the Institutes of Technology €500K - €5M ITB12/ 017. No other tender's identification details to be included on submission envelope. It is the Applicant's responsibility to obtain evidence of delivery to the designated Officer on time. Faxed or emailed Questionnaires will not be accepted.
Note: Envelopes to be clearly marked Questionnaire - Framework for Capital works to the Institutes of Technology €500K - €5M ITB12/ 017. No other tender's identification details to be included on submission envelope. It is the Applicant's responsibility to obtain evidence of delivery to the designated Officer on time. Faxed or emailed Questionnaires will not be accepted.
Please note due to etender web site update on the second weekend of November, etenders question and answer facilities do not work.
Quantity or scope: Framework Agreement for four years. Works for four Institutes of Technology.
Duration: 48 months Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
Institute of Technology Blanchardstown (ITB), Institute of Technology Tallaght (ITT Dublin), Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design & Technology (IADT) and Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT).
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.
(3) All candidates will be required to provide a statement, covering the 3 previous financial years including the overall turnover of the candidate and the turnover in respect of the activities which are of a similar type to the subject matter of this notice.
(3) All candidates will be required to provide a statement, covering the 3 previous financial years including the overall turnover of the candidate and the turnover in respect of the activities which are of a similar type to the subject matter of this notice.
(4) All candidates will be required to provide statements of accounts or extracts from those accounts relating to their business.
Technical and professional ability:
(1) A statement of the candidate's average annual number of staff and managerial staff over the previous 3 years.
(2) Details of the educational and professional qualifications of their managerial staff; and those of the person(s) who would be responsible for providing the services or carrying out the work or works under the contract;
(3) All candidates will be required to provide certification from an independent body attesting conformity to environmental management standards in accordance with the Community Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS); or the European standard BS EN ISO 14001.
(3) All candidates will be required to provide certification from an independent body attesting conformity to environmental management standards in accordance with the Community Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS); or the European standard BS EN ISO 14001.
(4) All candidates will be required to provide certification drawn up by an independent body attesting the compliance of the economic operator with quality assurance standards based on the relevant European standards
(5) Certificates drawn up by official quality control institutes or agencies of recognised competence attesting the conformity of products clearly identified by references to specifications or standards
(6) Samples, descriptions and/or photographs, the authenticity of which must be certified if the contracting authority so requests
(7) A statement of the principal goods sold or services provided by the supplier or the services provider in the past 3 years, detailing the dates on which the goods were sold or the services provided; the consideration received; the identity of the person to whom the goods were sold or the services were provided.
(7) A statement of the principal goods sold or services provided by the supplier or the services provider in the past 3 years, detailing the dates on which the goods were sold or the services provided; the consideration received; the identity of the person to whom the goods were sold or the services were provided.
(8) A check may be carried out by the contracting authority or by a competent official body of the State in which the candidate is established, to verify the technical capacity of the candidate; and if relevant, on the candidates study and research facilities and quality control measures;
(8) A check may be carried out by the contracting authority or by a competent official body of the State in which the candidate is established, to verify the technical capacity of the candidate; and if relevant, on the candidates study and research facilities and quality control measures;
(9) A statement of the candidate's technical facilities; measures for ensuring quality; and their study and research facilities;
(10) An indication of the proportion of the contract which the services provider intends possibly to subcontract
(11) A statement of the technicians or technical services available to the candidate to carry out the work under the contract; or be involved in the production of goods or the provision of services under the contract; particularly those responsible for quality control, whether or not they are independent of the candidate.
(11) A statement of the technicians or technical services available to the candidate to carry out the work under the contract; or be involved in the production of goods or the provision of services under the contract; particularly those responsible for quality control, whether or not they are independent of the candidate.
(12) A statement of the tools, plant or technical equipment available to the service provider or contractor for carrying out the contract
(13) A list of works carried out over the past 5 years, detailing the value of the consideration received; when and where the work or works were carried out; and whether they were carried out according to the rules of the trade or profession and properly completed.
(13) A list of works carried out over the past 5 years, detailing the value of the consideration received; when and where the work or works were carried out; and whether they were carried out according to the rules of the trade or profession and properly completed.
Procedure
Number of operators of the framework agreement: 6
Duration of the framework agreement in years: 4
Envisaged number of candidates: 12
Date of dispatch of invitations: 2012-12-17 📅
Languages
Language: English 🗣️
Complementary information Review body
Name: The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland
Postal address: The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland, 8 Merrion Square
Postal town: Dublin 2
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
E-mail: info@riai.ie📧
Phone: +353 16761703📞
Internet address: www.riai.ie🌏
Fax: +353 16610948 📠 Body responsible for mediation procedures
Postal address: The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland, 8 Merrion Square, Dublin 2,
Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained Same as: Review body
Source: OJS 2012/S 210-345427 (2012-10-26)