Single-Party Framework Agreement for the Refurbishment and New Build of the Stable Yard

Curragh Racecourse Ltd

Contract Phase 2 — Stable Yard: The overall works requirements are split into two
separate contracts.
Contract 1 involves the refurbishment of 76 existing stables. The extent of the
refurbishment works is dependent on the condition of the individual stable.
Applicants should note that there will be limited conservation works to a small
number of stables marked for refurbishment and this will require close
consultation with the project Conservation Architect. It is envisaged that Contract
1 will commence in November 2016 and continue for approximately 6 months.
Contract 1 must be completed no later than mid-April 2017.
Contract 2 will include the remainder of the works, namely, demolition of 60
stables, construction of 80 new stables (including tack rooms and a security room) and ancillary areas arranged in a courtyard layout, construction of a new machinery yard (including the dismantling and relocation of a portal frame) and provision of a fuel storage area. The works also include ancillary groundworks, landscaping and upgrade to the drainage system within the stable yard. It is envisaged that Contract 2 will commence in October 2017 with completion in March 2018.
Applicants should note that the whilst the works will take place during the off-
season for racing, the stable yard will remain operational and the successful
contractor will have to work closely with the racecourse management. A
neighbour's wayleave also runs through the stable yard site and this will remain
open for the duration of the works with a possible relocation of the wayleave to
cater for construction activity.
The site will remain live throughout the works. The neighbours wayleave caters
for the movement of a large number of horses on a daily basis. The stable yard
will also have horse, people and transport movement during the day due to the
schooling at the Curragh.

Deadline

The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2016-04-21. The procurement was published on 2016-03-15.

Suppliers

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

• Purcell Construction Ltd

Who?

• Curragh Racecourse Ltd

What?

Procurement history

Date	Document
2016-03-15	Contract notice
2017-02-21	Contract award notice

Contract notice (2016-03-15)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: Construction work
Quantity or scope:

Contract 1 involves the refurbishment of 76 existing stables. The extent of the refurbishment works is dependent on the condition of the individual stable. Applicants should note that there will be limited conservation works to a small number of stables marked for refurbishment and this will require close consultation with the project Conservation Architect. It is envisaged that Contract 1 will commence in November 2016 and continue for approximately 6 months. Contract 1 must be completed no later than mid-April 2017.Contract 2 will include the remainder of the works, namely, demolition of 60 stables, construction of 80 new stables (including tack rooms and a security room) and ancillary areas arranged in a courtyard layout, construction of a new machinery yard (including the dismantling and relocation of a portal frame) and provision of a fuel storage area. The works also include ancillary groundworks, landscaping and upgrade to the drainage system within the stable yard. It is envisaged that Contract 2 will commence in October 2017 with completion in March 2018.Applicants should note that the whilst the works will take place during the off-season for racing, the stable yard will remain operational and the successful contractor will have to work closely with the racecourse management. A neighbour's wayleave also runs through the stable yard site and this will remain open for the duration of the works with a possible relocation of the wayleave to cater for construction activity.The site will remain live throughout the works. The neighbours wayleave caters for the movement of a large number of horses on a daily basis. The stable yard will also have horse, people and transport movement during the day due to the schooling at the Curragh.1 000 0001 500 000

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: Curragh Racecourse Ltd
Postal address: Co. Kildare
Postal town: The Curragh
Contact
E-mail: gerardheffernan@hri.ie 📧
Phone: +353 045455635 📞

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2016-03-15 📅
Submission deadline: 2016-04-21 📅
Publication date: 2016-03-17 📅
Identifiers
Notice number: 2016/S 054-089997
OJ-S issue: 54
Additional information

1) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders website (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 framework agreement. 3) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or 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 tenderer(s) 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 it sole discretion. 7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreement or any contract awarded under the framework agreement 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.

Additional information

1) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders website (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 framework agreement.

3) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or 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 tenderer(s) 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 it sole discretion.

7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreement or any contract awarded under the framework agreement 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
Estimated value excluding VAT: 1 000 000 💰
1 500 000 💰
Short description:

Contract Phase 2 — Stable Yard: The overall works requirements are split into two

separate contracts.

Contract 1 involves the refurbishment of 76 existing stables. The extent of the

refurbishment works is dependent on the condition of the individual stable.

Applicants should note that there will be limited conservation works to a small

number of stables marked for refurbishment and this will require close

consultation with the project Conservation Architect. It is envisaged that Contract

1 will commence in November 2016 and continue for approximately 6 months.

Contract 1 must be completed no later than mid-April 2017.

Contract 2 will include the remainder of the works, namely, demolition of 60

stables, construction of 80 new stables (including tack rooms and a security room) and ancillary areas arranged in a courtyard layout, construction of a new machinery yard (including the dismantling and relocation of a portal frame) and provision of a fuel storage area. The works also include ancillary groundworks, landscaping and upgrade to the drainage system within the stable yard. It is envisaged that Contract 2 will commence in October 2017 with completion in March 2018.

Applicants should note that the whilst the works will take place during the off-

season for racing, the stable yard will remain operational and the successful

contractor will have to work closely with the racecourse management. A

neighbour's wayleave also runs through the stable yard site and this will remain

open for the duration of the works with a possible relocation of the wayleave to

cater for construction activity.

The site will remain live throughout the works. The neighbours wayleave caters

for the movement of a large number of horses on a daily basis. The stable yard

will also have horse, people and transport movement during the day due to the

schooling at the Curragh.

Quantity or scope:

Contract 2 will include the remainder of the works, namely, demolition of 60 stables, construction of 80 new stables (including tack rooms and a security room) and ancillary areas arranged in a courtyard layout, construction of a new machinery yard (including the dismantling and relocation of a portal frame) and provision of a fuel storage area. The works also include ancillary groundworks, landscaping and upgrade to the drainage system within the stable yard. It is envisaged that Contract 2 will commence in October 2017 with completion in March 2018.

Applicants should note that the whilst the works will take place during the off-season for racing, the stable yard will remain operational and the successful contractor will have to work closely with the racecourse management. A neighbour's wayleave also runs through the stable yard site and this will remain open for the duration of the works with a possible relocation of the wayleave to cater for construction activity.

The site will remain live throughout the works. The neighbours wayleave caters for the movement of a large number of horses on a daily basis. The stable yard will also have horse, people and transport movement during the day due to the schooling at the Curragh.

Place of performance
Main site or place of performance: The Curragh, Co. Kildare.

Legal, economic, financial and technical information
Conditions for participation
Suitability to pursue the professional activity:

As per the qualification questionnaire, available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie RFT 103781.

Economic and financial standing:

As per the qualification questionnaire, available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie RFT 103781.

Minimum level(s) of standards:

As per the qualification questionnaire, available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie RFT 103781.

Technical and professional ability:

As per the qualification questionnaire, available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie RFT 103781.

Contract execution
Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them: To be agreed with the successful framework operator.
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 parties. If it is proposed to sub-contract the delivery of any portion of any contracts under the framework, it may be a condition of award of contract that both main contractor and sub-contractor enter simultaneously into a collateral warranty with the contracting authority for the relevant portion of that contract.

Procedure
Duration of the framework agreement in years: 4
Minimum number of candidates: 3
Maximum number of candidates: 8
Languages
Language: English 🗣️
Irish 🗣️

Contracting authority
Identity
National registration number: N/a
Contact
Contact point: Gerard Heffernan
Address of the buyer profile: http://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/CompanyInformation/Index/84313 🌏
URL for participation: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=97383&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE 🌏
Name: Curragh Racecourse Redevelopment Project
Postal address: c/o Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, , Co. Kildare
URL for documents: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=97383&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE 🌏

Reference
Additional information

2) This is the sole call for competition for this framework agreement.

3) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or 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 tenderer(s) 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 it sole discretion.

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

Complementary information
Review body
Name: High Court
Postal address: Four Courts, Inns Quay
Postal town: Dublin
Postal code: 7
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Information about review deadlines: Please refer to SI 192 of 2015.
Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Name: Please contact a legal advisor
Source: OJS 2016/S 054-089997 (2016-03-15)

Contract award notice (2017-02-21)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Short description:

Notice metadata
Document type: Contract award notice
Place of performance
NUTS region: ie012 🏙️

Procedure
Type of bid: Not applicable

Contracting authority
Identity
Awarding authority type: Other
Contact
Internet address: http://www.curragh.ie/ 🌏
E-mail: gheffernan@curragh.ie 📧
Phone: +353 045257575 📞

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2017-02-21 📅
Publication date: 2017-02-23 📅
Identifiers
Notice number: 2017/S 038-068258
Refers to notice: 2016/S 054-089997
OJ-S issue: 38

Object
Scope of the procurement
Short description:

Contract 2 will include the remainder of the works, namely, demolition of 60 stables, construction of 80 new stables (including tack rooms and a security room) and ancillary areas arranged in a courtyard layout, construction of a new machinery yard (including the dismantling and relocation of a portal frame) and provision of a fuel storage area. The works also include ancillary ground-works, landscaping and upgrade to the drainage system within the stable yard. It is envisaged that Contract 2 will commence in October 2017.

Place of performance
Main site or place of performance: Curragh, Co. Kildare.

Procedure
Award criteria
Quality criterion (name): Proposed programme for the delivery of the works
Quality criterion (weighting): 10
Quality criterion (name): Proposed approach and methodology for the delivery of the works
Quality criterion (weighting): 15
Quality criterion (name): Proposed approach and methodology for adherence to the planning conditions
Quality criterion (weighting): 5
Cost criterion: Ultimate notional comparative cost
Cost weighting: 70

Award of contract
Date of contract conclusion: 2017-01-26 📅

Contracting authority
Identity
Other type of contracting authority: private company
Source: OJS 2017/S 038-068258 (2017-02-21)

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