Framework Agreement with Single Operator for EPA/DCENR/NIEA Research Programme related to the Environmental Impacts of Unconventional Gas Exploration & Extraction (UGEE) for a Maximum of 4 Years

Environmental Protection Agency

The EPA on behalf of the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government (DECLG), the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (DCENR) and the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) is seeking to engage a single operator to undertake a research programme on the environmental and human health impacts of Unconventional Gas Exploration & Extraction (UGEE).
An integrated solution is required to deliver research in three main areas:
— Baseline Characterisation;
— UGEE projects/operations, Impacts & Mitigation Measures;
— Regulatory Framework for Environmental Protection

Deadline

The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2014-01-16. The procurement was published on 2013-11-22.

Suppliers

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

• CDM Smith Ireland Ltd

Who?

• Environmental Protection Agency

What?

Where?

• Éire/Ireland › Ireland

Procurement history

Date	Document
2013-11-22	Contract notice
2014-09-05	Contract award notice

Contract notice (2013-11-22)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction
Quantity or scope:
“Unconventional Gas Exploration and Extraction (UGEE) is an emerging issue in Ireland, in particular with regard to the use of hydraulic fracturing...”
Total value of the procurement: 800 000 💰
Notice metadata
Original language: English 🗣️
Document type: Contract notice
Nature of contract: Services
Regulation: European Union
Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
Code: Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction 📦

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

Contracting authority
Identity
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Awarding authority type: National or federal Agency/Office
Awarding authority name: Environmental Protection Agency
Postal address: Headquarters, PO Box 3000
Postal town: Johnstown Castle Estate
Contact
Internet address: http://www.EPA.ie 🌏
E-mail: k.woods@epa.ie 📧
Phone: +353 539170764 📞
Fax: +353 539160699 📠

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2013-11-22 📅
Submission deadline: 2014-01-16 📅
Publication date: 2013-11-23 📅
Identifiers
Notice number: 2013/S 228-396523
OJ-S issue: 228
Additional information

“1) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for...”

Additional information

1) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications. All information relating to attachments, including clarifications and changes, will be published on the Irish government procurement opportunities portal (www.etenders.gov.ie)only.Registration is free of charge. The contracting authority will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.

2) This is the sole call for competition for this service.

3) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by tenderers.

4) Establishment of this framework will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.

5) It will be a condition of establishment that candidates and all sub-contractors produce a valid tax clearance certificate from the Irish revenue commissioners as part of their application for participation in the competition.

6) If for any reason it is not possible to admit to the framework agreement the tenderers invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, the contracting authority reserves the right to invite the next highest scoring tenderers to join the framework agreement as appropriate.

This shall be without prejudice to the right of the contracting authority to cancel this competitive process and/or initiate a new contract award procedure at its sole discretion.

7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreements or any contract awarded under the framework agreements at any time.

8) Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words 'or equivalent' will always be appended.

9) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of questionnaires with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, candidates are advised to ensure that they return fully completed questionnaires in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.

Object
Scope of the procurement
Short description:
“The EPA on behalf of the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government (DECLG), the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources...”

“An integrated solution is required to deliver research in three main areas:”

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“— Baseline Characterisation;”

“— UGEE projects/operations, Impacts & Mitigation Measures;”

“— Regulatory Framework for Environmental Protection”

Quantity or scope:
“Unconventional Gas Exploration and Extraction (UGEE) is an emerging issue in Ireland, in particular with regard to the use of hydraulic fracturing...”

“A steering committee comprising the EPA; Department of Environment, Community & Local Government (DECLG); Department of Communications, Energy & Natural...”

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“The EPA on behalf of the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government (DECLG), the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources...”

“An integrated solution is required to deliver research in three main areas:”

“— Baseline Characterisation;”

“— UGEE projects/operations, Impacts & Mitigation Measures;”

“— Regulatory Framework for Environmental Protection”

Duration: 48 months

Legal, economic, financial and technical information
Conditions for participation
Suitability to pursue the professional activity:
“Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: As per the tender document, available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie”
Economic and financial standing:
“As per the tender document, available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie”
Technical and professional ability:
“As per the tender document, available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie”
Contract execution
Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:
“To be agreed with the successful framework member.”
Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded:
“A grouping, if successful, may be required to contract as a single entity having joint and several liability but subject to the agreement of the contracting...”

Procedure
Duration of the framework agreement in years: 4
Tender validity period: 12 months
Languages
Language: English 🗣️
Other languages: Ga

Contracting authority
Contact
Contact point: Kevin Woods

Reference
Additional information

“1) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for...”

“2) This is the sole call for competition for this service.”

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“3) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by tenderers.”

“4) Establishment of this framework will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.”

“5) It will be a condition of establishment that candidates and all sub-contractors produce a valid tax clearance certificate from the Irish revenue...”

“6) If for any reason it is not possible to admit to the framework agreement the tenderers invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, the...”

“This shall be without prejudice to the right of the contracting authority to cancel this competitive process and/or initiate a new contract award procedure...”

“7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreements or any contract awarded...”

“8) Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type or patent, that...”

“9) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of...”

Complementary information
Review body
Name: High Court
Postal address: Inns Quay
Postal town: Dublin
Postal code: 7
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Internet address: http://www.courts.ie 🌏
Information about review deadlines:
“Precise information on deadline(s) for lodging appeals: Statutory instrument no. 130 of 2010 (the Irish remedies regulations) provides that review...”
Source: OJS 2013/S 228-396523 (2013-11-22)

Contract award notice (2014-09-05)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Total value of the procurement: 698 991 💰
Notice metadata
Document type: Contract award notice

Procedure
Type of bid: Not applicable

Contracting authority
Identity
Awarding authority type: Body governed by public law
Postal address: Headquarters
Postal code: PO Box 3000

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2014-09-05 📅
Publication date: 2014-09-09 📅
Identifiers
Notice number: 2014/S 172-305410
Refers to notice: 2013/S 228-396523
OJ-S issue: 172

Procedure
Award criteria
Criterion: 1. Technical merit of the human resources offered (15)
2. Proposed approach and methodology for service delivery (35)
3. Proposed approach and methodology towards Project Management including measures for ensuring Quality Control and delivery of all tasks within time-frame (15)
4. Reliability and Continuity of Supply (5)
5. Ultimate Cost (30)

Award of contract
Date of contract conclusion: 2014-08-11 📅
Name: CDM Smith Ireland Ltd
Postal address: 5th Floor, O’Connell Bridge House
Postal town: Dublin 2
Postal code: D’Olier St
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6

Complementary information
Review body
Postal town: Dublin 7
Information about review deadlines:
“Precise information on deadline(s) for lodging appeals: Statutory instrument no. 130 of 2010 (the Irish remedies regulations) provides that review...”
Source: OJS 2014/S 172-305410 (2014-09-05)

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