Selection of Consultancy Services Panels for Coillte’s Wind Farm Projects
Coillte
Introduction.
Coillte Wind Energy request expressions of interest for the qualification of service providers for the provision of various services across 5 separate lots as outlined below:
Lot 1: EIA and Engineering Consultancy.
Lot 2: Wind Analysis.
Lot 3: Grid and Electrical Infrastructure.
Lot 4: Mechanical and Electrical Procurement Consultants.
Lot 5: Radio Analysis and Planning Services.
Background to Coillte:
Coillte was established under the Forestry Act 1988, which defines the principal objectives and duties of the company. The company is a private limited company registered under and subject to the Companies Acts 1963-86. The shares in the company are held by the Ministers for Finance and Agriculture, Food and the Marine on behalf of the Irish State.
The Coillte Group is organised into three divisions with three support functions:
Coillte Panel Products Division - manages two major panel product manufacturing companies;
Coillte Forest Division - manages the Group's forestry estate and businesses.
Coillte Enterprise Division - The Enterprise Division is the venturing arm of the Coillte Group. It identifies business opportunities and extracts value from the Group’s broad asset base. It comprises the Group’s interest in Wind Energy, Land Sales and Development, Telecommunications Masts, Nurseries, Irish Hardwoods and Coillte Training and Safety Services.
Coillte Wind Energy:
Coillte has always played a significant role in achieving Ireland’s renewable energy objectives by assisting Wind Energy Developers through the sale or lease of land for Wind Farm development. Circa 20 % of installed wind energy generation capacity is situated on land formerly owned by Coillte.
Since 2010, Coillte has played a much more proactive role in Ireland’s Wind Energy sector, by building up its own internal Wind Energy Team and becoming involved in the development of its own Wind projects as well as the co-development of other projects with Third Party Developers. Coillte plans to deliver c. 400 MW of operating wind generation capacity through a range of Gate 2 and Gate 3 development projects throughout Ireland. In addition Coillte has a pipeline of further Wind projects beyond Gate 3.
Objective:
Coillte will require the services of a variety of external Consultants to assist in the development and construction of its Wind projects over the next two years. The objective of this competition is to select five separate small panels of Consultants as set out in the Lot section of this notice. Interested parties can apply to be placed on more than one Panel if they are so qualified. Only applicants with a significant track record on Wind Projects, the competencies described in each Lot, and a first-hand knowledge of the Irish Wind Energy sector should apply for these panels.
There is a corresponding questionnaire for each lot attached to this notice. Candidates are required to complete the relevant questionnare (s) and return by the deadline date specified.
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=515092.
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2012-10-25. The procurement was published on 2012-10-05.
Who?- • Coillte
- • Business and management consultancy services › Procurement consultancy services
- • Construction-related services › Construction consultancy services
- • Consultative engineering and construction services › Telecommunication consultancy services
- • Consultative engineering and construction services › Environmental engineering consultancy services
- • Energy and related services › Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- • Energy and related services › Energy-management services
- • Postal and telecommunications services › Telecommunications services
- • Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services › Environmental services
- • Wind-energy generators › Wind farm
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| 2012-10-05 | Contract notice |
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: energy-management services
Quantity or scope:
“See description of contract section.”
Notice metadata
Original language: English 🗣️
Document type: Contract notice
Nature of contract: Services
Regulation: European Union, with participation of GPA countries
Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
Code: Energy-management services 📦
Procedure
Procedure type: Accelerated negotiated procedure
Type of bid: Submission for one or more lots
Award criteria
The most economic tender
Contracting authority
Identity
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Awarding authority type: Body governed by public law
Awarding authority name: Coillte
Postal address: Woodford Business Park, Santry, Co Wicklow
Postal town: Dublin 17
Contact
Internet address: http://www.coillte.ie 🌏
Phone: +353 12011111 📞
Fax: +353 12011199 📠
Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2012-10-05 📅
Submission deadline: 2012-10-25 📅
Publication date: 2012-10-10 📅
Identifiers
Notice number: 2012/S 195-321242
OJ-S issue: 195
Additional information
“Coillte is not responsible for any costs charges or expenses incurred in this process. Please complete the relevant Pre Qualification Questionaire(s)...”
Object
Scope of the procurement
Short description:
“Introduction.”
“Coillte Wind Energy request expressions of interest for the qualification of service providers for the provision of various services across 5 separate lots...”
Show more (18)
“Lot 1: EIA and Engineering Consultancy.”
“Lot 2: Wind Analysis.”
“Lot 3: Grid and Electrical Infrastructure.”
“Lot 4: Mechanical and Electrical Procurement Consultants.”
“Lot 5: Radio Analysis and Planning Services.”
“Background to Coillte:”
“Coillte was established under the Forestry Act 1988, which defines the principal objectives and duties of the company. The company is a private limited...”
“The Coillte Group is organised into three divisions with three support functions:”
“Coillte Panel Products Division - manages two major panel product manufacturing companies;”
“Coillte Forest Division - manages the Group's forestry estate and businesses.”
“Coillte Enterprise Division - The Enterprise Division is the venturing arm of the Coillte Group. It identifies business opportunities and extracts value...”
“Coillte Wind Energy:”
“Coillte has always played a significant role in achieving Ireland’s renewable energy objectives by assisting Wind Energy Developers through the sale or...”
“Since 2010, Coillte has played a much more proactive role in Ireland’s Wind Energy sector, by building up its own internal Wind Energy Team and becoming...”
“Objective:”
“Coillte will require the services of a variety of external Consultants to assist in the development and construction of its Wind projects over the next two...”
“There is a corresponding questionnaire for each lot attached to this notice. Candidates are required to complete the relevant questionnare (s) and return by...”
“NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the eTenders Web Site at...”
Title of the lot: EIA and Engineering Consultancy
Short description:
“Coillte wish to appoint a panel of Consultants to provide advice and support on its Wind Farm projects related to the management of the Environmental Impact...”
“Coillte wish to appoint a panel of Consultants to provide advice and support on its Wind Farm projects related to the management of the Environmental Impact...”
Show more (16)
“The EIA Consultant’s primary role is to lead and manage the EIA process leading to the production of the Environmental Impact Statement to support the...”
“Applicants for Lot 1 must have a track record of guiding planning applications for significant Wind Farm projects in Forested environments (or similar)...”
“The scope of services required from the Panel of Consultants may include some or all of the following:”
“— preliminary design leading to the initial layout of Wind Turbines, access roads, sub-stations and so on,”
“— design and permitting work associated with the connection of the Wind Farm to the national grid,”
“— ownership and management of the EIA, production of the Environmental Impact Statement and all associated work, preparation, submission and monitoring of a...”
“— assisting Coillte with compliance of its Forest Stewardship Council obligations, which includes the undertaking of an internal Coillte Environmental...”
“— modelling of the felling required for the proposed Wind Farm.Provision of assistance to Coillte in respect of preparation of Felling Licence applications...”
“— consultation with relevant statutory authorities and other key stakeholders,”
“— carrying out an “appropriate assessment” of a project if required under Articles 6(3) and 6(4) of the habitats directive,”
“— negotiation with stakeholders re consents relating to access, wayleaves, rights of way, etc,”
“— dealing with any requests for Further Information, and participation in an oral hearing if applicable,”
“— acting as Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP), subject to competency audit by Coillte or its appointed H&S advisor. Preparation of a preliminary...”
“— advice on the suitability of locations for met masts in respect of ground conditions and restraints,”
“— provision of Construction supervision at various stages in a project, including the supervision of Site Investigation works, etc.”
“This list is not exhaustive.”
Lot number: 2
Title of the lot: Wind Analysis Consultancy
Short description:
“Coillte Wind Energy wish to appoint a panel of specialist Wind Consultants to provide advice and support related to the analysis of the Wind Climate for...”
“Coillte Wind Energy wish to appoint a panel of specialist Wind Consultants to provide advice and support related to the analysis of the Wind Climate for...”
Show more (9)
“Applicants for Lot 2 must be able to demonstrate a track record of providing Wind advice for significant Wind Farm projects, as well as an in-depth...”
“The scope of services required from the Panel of Wind Consultants may include some or all of the following:”
“— preliminary desk-based Wind Assessments, incorporating the long term wind regime, consideration of topology and roughness data, likely Wind Turbine data...”
“— advice on the carrying out Wind Measurement campaigns, including siting, procurement and installation of Met Masts, as well as analysis of the wind data...”
“— wind data analysis and processing to define best possible prediction of long-term wind speed and direction frequency; where appropriate, including on-site...”
“— wind flow modelling, typically undertaken computerised models,”
“— calculation of likely wind farm loss factors, e.g. wake loss, non-availability, electrical efficiency, turbine performance, environmental losses or curtailments,”
“— advice on selection of Turbine size and layout in conjunction with the EIA and Engineering Consultants (Lot 1),”
“— derivation of energy production estimates following analysis of wind data.”
Title of the lot: Grid & Electrical infrastructure Consultancy
Short description:
“Coillte wish to appoint a panel of Grid Connection Consultants to provide advice and support related to the connection of its various Wind Farm projects to...”
“Coillte wish to appoint a panel of Grid Connection Consultants to provide advice and support related to the connection of its various Wind Farm projects to...”
Show more (14)
“Applicants for Lot 3 must be able to demonstrate a track record of providing Grid Connection advice for significant Wind Farm projects. Furthermore,...”
“Applicants must have expertise in the process of achieving Grid Connections for Wind Farms and the associated regulations, the management of grid connection...”
“The scope of services required from the Panel of Grid Consultants may include some or all of the following:”
“— grid feasibility – provision of advice on the likely connection method, cost and timelines,”
“— preliminary electrical designs and layouts,”
“— provision of Turbine / Grid compatibility assessment,”
“— assistance in the preparation of Grid Connection Applications to the system operator,”
“— negotiate with Network Operator in respect of the preferred connection methodology,”
“— review and negotiation of modified connection offer,”
“— provision of advice on constraint and curtailment policy and mitigation of impacts of same on the project,”
“— advice on Procurement of Grid Connection and electrical equipment,”
“— assist in the site investigation scoping for the overhead line, underground,”
“— cables and substations,”
“— provision of residential electrical Engineer services if required.”
Title of the lot: Mechanical & Electrical Procurement Consultancy
Short description:
“Coillte wish to appoint a panel of Consultants to provide advice and support related to the procurement of key Mechanical and Electrical Wind Farm...”
“Coillte wish to appoint a panel of Consultants to provide advice and support related to the procurement of key Mechanical and Electrical Wind Farm...”
Show more (11)
“Applicants for Lot 4 must be able to demonstrate a track record of providing pre-construction (procurement) advice for significant Wind Farm projects, as...”
“The core services required from the Panel of Procurement Consultants will include:”
“— preparation of technical contract documents including the technical specifications for the turbine supply contract and the required electrical...”
“— management of the Tender processes, including Negotiation of turbine supply contract and the turbine warranty and maintenance contracts, and electrical...”
“— evaluation of tender submissions, preparation of tender evaluation reports and submission to the Client for review.”
“In addition to the above, some of the following services may be required on certain projects:”
“— liaison with the Client’s civil engineer with respect to the civil engineering obligations under the TSA, contestable works and balance of plant...”
“— analysis of all the leading Turbine manufacturers, including market shares, prices, lead times, terms of TSA and W&M agreements for the European market,”
“— identification of a telecommunications solution and liaison with the telecommunications provider,”
“— on site supervision of Turbine installation and electrical infrastructure works including grid works.”
“These lists are not exhaustive.”
Title of the lot: Radio Analysis and Planning Services Consultancy
Short description:
“Coillte wish to appoint a panel of Consultants to provide Radio and Cellular Communications analysis and Planning Services in relation to a range of planned...”
“Coillte wish to appoint a panel of Consultants to provide Radio and Cellular Communications analysis and Planning Services in relation to a range of planned...”
Show more (7)
“Applicants for Lot 5 must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the main network operators in the Irish telecommunications market. The scope of...”
“— consultation with all relevant identified radio coverage and / or link operators,”
“— assessment of potential radio coverage interference,”
“— survey of all communication “link ends” identified as potential issues Development of an exclusion zone chart of the proposed site and all relevant links,...”
“— identification of identified microwave link paths so that they can be marked as constraints against the site, thereby assisting with the determination of...”
“— assessment of potential television interference levels that may arise from the proposed development. Carrying out of site surveys of home TV aerials,...”
“— negotiation with all concerned stakeholders and the development of practical technical mitigation solutions.”
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
“Various locations throughout Ireland.”
Legal, economic, financial and technical information
Conditions for participation
Suitability to pursue the professional activity:
“Please complete the relevant Pre Qualification Questionaire (s) attached to this notice.”
Minimum level(s) of standards:
“Please complete the relevant Pre Qualification Questionaire (s) attached to this notice.”
Technical and professional ability:
“Please complete the relevant Pre Qualification Questionaire (s) attached to this notice.”
Contract execution
Deposits and guarantees required:
“N/A.”
Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:
“N/A.”
Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded:
“A grouping if sucessful must contract as a single entity having joint or several liability.”
Procedure
Maximum number of operators of the framework agreement: 20
Duration of the framework agreement in years: 2
Justification of the accelerated procedure:
“Time pressures to appoint panels before year end.”
Minimum number of candidates: 5
Objective criteria for selection:
“At least five but depending on the quality of the applications recieved.”
Date of dispatch of invitations: 2012-11-02 📅
Languages
Language: English 🗣️
Other languages: Irish.
Contracting authority
Contact
Contact point: Procurement
Sarah Toye
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.etenders.gov.ie/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA01468 🌏
Reference
Additional information
“Coillte is not responsible for any costs charges or expenses incurred in this process.”
“Please complete the relevant Pre Qualification Questionaire(s) attached and return by the deadline date stated.”
Show more (2)
“Due to the nature of the services in question this requirement falls under the utilities directive.”
“(ET Ref:515092).”
- Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services (>20 new procurements)