Extensions and Alterations to Coláiste Eamonn Rís and CBS Primary School

Quantity or scope

Partial demolition of and alterations and modifications to the school existing buildings;the construction of new extensions to the post-primary school comprising 14 new classrooms, social areas, administration rooms, teaching spaces, laboratories, stores, toilets and ancillary spaces; a new P.E. hall with fitness suite, stores and ancillary spaces; a single storey extension linking the existing primary school buildings, comprising new entrance, office, G.P. hall, toilets and ancillary spaces; improvements to existing vehicular entrance to the post primary school, new vehicular entrances to primary school, part demolition and installation of new boundary treatment, surface car parking, cycle racks, outdoor ball courts and associated site works and landscaping (total floor area 8,999sqm); and for the provision for the duration of the construction contract of new, temporary classroom accommodation, comprising 19 classrooms, teaching spaces, offices, toilets and ancillary spaces with associated site works (total floor area 1,930 sqm).

Additional information

The envisaged number of operators to be short-listed to tender is as stated at IV.1.2 above. All applicants having an equal suitability assessment score to the lowest qualifying Candidate will also be deemed to be qualified.

Candidates will be pre-qualified on the basis of the information submitted in response to this notice (All criteria have a minimum standard). The submissions of the apparently successful applicants will be validated prior to completing the short-list.

Where a candidate having qualified for the short-list withdraws prior to the completion of the Tender Process or is subsequently found to have provided inaccurate information sufficient to justify exclusion (at any stage after the short-list is formed), the competition will proceed with the remaining number of candidates. Applicants who failed to be short-listed will not be subsequently added to the list.

The contract will be awarded on the basis of most economically advantageous tender.

The Works requirements may be extended to include additional works of a similar nature including the provision of an additional school (on the same site or sites) at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. All additional Works requirements are subject to the restrictions as set out in Article 31. 4 (a) or Article 31. 4 (b) of Directive 2004/18/EC

There are no Contractor or Employer named specialists. All sub-contractors are domestic.

The successful applicant will be appointed Works Contractor and Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage (PSCS) on the project in accordance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations.

The Project categorisation for assessment of H&S competence as Works Contractor and PSCS is Minor/Intermediate/Major Works [Major Works if not otherwise stated]

The Areas of work involving Particular Risks known to Contracting Authority at this time are: None.

Expressions of Interest or tender competitions have been or are being conducted separately for: Possibly services installations on Thomas Street.

It is a condition precedent to the award of the Contract that the successful Tenderer will provide:

1. A current tax clearance certificate or in the case of a non-resident Contractor a statement of suitability on tax grounds from the Revenue Commissioners of Ireland.

2. Evidence showing that they are in compliance with the registered employment agreement(Construction Industry Pensions Assurance and Sick Pay) including death in service.

The Funding Agency, the Department of Education & Skills is subject to the requirements of the Freedom of Information Acts, 1997 and 2003. If a candidate considers that any of the information supplied in response to this notice is either commercially sensitive or confidential, this should be highlighted and reasons for its sensitivity given. The relevant material will, in response to a request under the Act, be examined in the light of exemptions provided for in the Act.

(ET Ref:72802)

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Short description

Partial demolition of and alterations to the school existing buildings; new extensions to the post-primary school, a new P.E. hall, new extension linking the existing primary school buildings; site works (total floor area approx. 9000 sqm); and temporary accommodation with associated site works (floor area approx. 1,930 sqm).

Suitability to pursue the professional activity

As DoES-QW1 Suitability Assessment Questionnaire Restricted (Published April 2012) (Revision June 2013) (available at www.education.ie or by e-mail to the Contact person listed) - Candidates must declare that none of the circumstances specified in Directive 2004/18/EC Article 45 and 51 apply to the applicant.

Economic and financial standing

Evidence of Turnover, Public & Employer Liability Insurance, and capacity to obtain Performance Bond all as stated in DoES-QW1 Suitability Assessment Questionnaire Restricted (Published April 2012) (Revision June 2013) (available at www.education.ie or by e-mail to the Contact person listed).

Technical and professional ability

Educational and Professional qualifications Management, Educational and Professional qualifications Personnel; Previous Experience; Measures for Quality, Manpower, and H&S competency all as stated in DoES-QW1 Suitability Assessment Questionnaire Restricted (Published April 2012) (Revision June 2013) (available at www.education.ie or by e-mail to the Contact person listed).

Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded

Contract is intended to be awarded to a single main contractor. If a number of contractors apply as a group or joint venture and are successful, either a lead contractor must be nominated who will be responsible for providing the service or a Joint Venture must be formed or have been in existence prior to the date of this contract notice with whom the Awarding Authority will sign the contract.