Framework for Provision of Support Services to the Substance Reporting Unit of the Environmental Protection Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

The EPA carries out, or has carried out on its behalf, inspections and audits at premises of businesses and organisations that are obligated by the above mentioned legislation to check legislative compliance. Other such activities include desktop evaluation of reports from obligated parties e.g. product technical file evaluations and, where necessary, procurement, processing and testing of materials, products and wastes. Also, it is envisaged there will be similar monitoring requirements relating to some or all environmental media. Intelligence gathering is also carried out to gain a greater understanding of issues of concern as they arise, and to inform future work programmes.

Deadline

The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2018-08-14. The procurement was published on 2018-07-06.

Suppliers

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

Who? What? Where?
Procurement history
Date Document
2018-07-06 Contract notice
2018-11-01 Contract award notice
Contract notice (2018-07-06)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: Environmental services
Reference number: SPCP-2018-02-1
Short description:
The EPA carries out, or has carried out on its behalf, inspections and audits at premises of businesses and organisations that are obligated by the above mentioned legislation to check legislative compliance. Other such activities include desktop evaluation of reports from obligated parties e.g. product technical file evaluations and, where necessary, procurement, processing and testing of materials, products and wastes. Also, it is envisaged there will be similar monitoring requirements relating to some or all environmental media. Intelligence gathering is also carried out to gain a greater understanding of issues of concern as they arise, and to inform future work programmes.
Show more
Notice metadata
Original language: English ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ
Document type: Contract notice
Nature of contract: Services
Regulation: European Union
Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
Code: Environmental services ๐Ÿ“ฆ
Additional CPV: Laboratory services ๐Ÿ“ฆ
Place of performance
NUTS region: ร‰ire/Ireland ๐Ÿ™๏ธ

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

Contracting authority
Identity
Country: Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช
Awarding authority type: Body governed by public law
Awarding authority name: Environmental Protection Agency
Postal address: Headquarters, PO Box 3000
Postal town: Johnstown Castle Estate
Contact
Internet address: http://www.epa.ie ๐ŸŒ
E-mail: ann.kehoe@epa.ie ๐Ÿ“ง
Phone: +353 539160600 ๐Ÿ“ž
URL for documents: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=131958&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE ๐ŸŒ
URL for participation: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=131958&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE ๐ŸŒ

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2018-07-06 ๐Ÿ“…
Submission deadline: 2018-08-14 ๐Ÿ“…
Publication date: 2018-07-10 ๐Ÿ“…
Identifiers
Notice number: 2018/S 130-296866
OJ-S issue: 130

Object
Scope of the procurement
Estimated total value: 1 200 000 EUR ๐Ÿ’ฐ
Title of the lot: Sample procurement, processing and reporting
Lot number: 1
Short description:
As part of the Chemicals Unitโ€™s 2018 market surveillance programme the Unit intends monitoring compliance with Entry no23 of Annex XVII of the REACh Regulation, in particular the limitation of the cadmium content of certain plastic polymers. Additionally, as part of the programme, samples will also be tested for compliance with the POPs Regulation (restricted substances requirements). Furthermore, it is envisaged samples will be checked for a suite a Contaminants of Emerging Concern e.g. phthalates.
Show more
The contract for the provision of the required services will be awarded to the Tenderer whose submission attains the highest score with respect to the evaluation criteria outlined in Section 6.2 and will be designated the Highest Ranked Framework Member for the provision of similar services for future contracts of this nature awarded under the framework.
Show more
Duration: 48 months
Description of renewals: Cascade Framework Agreement
Title of the lot: Inspection of premises for non-compliant products
Lot number: 2
Short description:
The EPA is seeking support services of suitably competent personnel to determine whether products, the subject of the above mentioned 39 RAPEX notifications have been/are being stocked by targeted relevant retailers. The services will cover 50 inspections of key economic operator premises to determine whether the non-compliant products covered by the relevant RAPEX Notifications are/have been stocked and/or offered to the general public. The inspections will also involve some general market intelligence gathering and the provision of information concerning the non-compliant products. It is envisaged the project will commence early August and be completed by the end of September.
Show more
Title of the lot: Desktop study into the hazardousness of waste paint
Lot number: 3
Short description:
The EPA is seeking support services of suitably competent personnel to determine the level of hazardousness of waste domestic paint products. It is envisaged the study will largely comprise of reviews of the relevant product Technical/Safety Data Sheets and engagement with paint manufacturers/distributors in Ireland. Direct information requests will be sent to the manufacturers where required details are not so obtained.
Show more
Title of the lot: Generation of guidance
Lot number: 4
Short description:
The EPA is seeking support services of suitably competent personnel to update the Smart Garages Guide using the most appropriate format and design (graphics, illustrations, infographics, video, animation and/or booklet) and the organisation of the distribution of guidance to a national targeted audience using the most appropriate media (social media, magazines, e-newsletters) in consultation with representatives from the sector. This guidance update will require a full revision of the guidance taking account of all new changes in relevant legislation/related legislation and policy (e.g. Tyre Regulations) applicable to the transport sector covering energy efficiency, waste management (including management of waste oils, mixed fuels, brake fluids and antifreeze, batteries, WEEE and aerosols) and water management. The current smart garage guide is available to download from the EPA website: http://www.epa.ie/pubs/reports/waste/wpp/smartgarageguide.html.
Show more

Procedure
Legal basis: 32014L0024
Time of receipt of tenders: 15:00
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ
Tender validity period: 6 months
Tender opening date: 2018-08-14 ๐Ÿ“…
Tender opening time: 15:00

Contracting authority
Identity
National registration number: N/a
Contact
Contact point: Ann Kehoe
Internet address: www.epa.ie ๐ŸŒ
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/334 ๐ŸŒ
Documents URL: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=131958&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE ๐ŸŒ

Complementary information
Review body
Name: The High Courts
Postal address: The Fourcourts
Postal town: Dublin 9
Country: Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช
Source: OJS 2018/S 130-296866 (2018-07-06)
Contract award notice (2018-11-01)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Short description:
The EPA carries out, or has carried out on its behalf, inspections and audits at premises of businesses and organisations that are obligated by the abovementioned legislation to check legislative compliance. Other such activities include desktop evaluation of reports from obligated parties e.g. product technical file evaluations and, where necessary, procurement, processing and testing of materials, products and wastes. Also, it is envisaged there will be similar monitoring requirements relating to some or all environmental media. Intelligence gathering is also carried out to gain a greater understanding of issues of concern as they arise, and to inform future work programmes.
Show more
Total value of the procurement: 1 200 000 EUR ๐Ÿ’ฐ
Notice metadata
Document type: Contract award notice
Place of performance
NUTS region: South-East ๐Ÿ™๏ธ

Procedure
Type of bid: Not applicable

Contracting authority
Identity
Postal address: Headquarters
Postal code: PO Box 3000

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2018-11-01 ๐Ÿ“…
Publication date: 2018-11-06 ๐Ÿ“…
Identifiers
Notice number: 2018/S 213-488684
Refers to notice: 2018/S 130-296866
OJ-S issue: 213

Object
Scope of the procurement
Title of the lot: Sample Procurement, Processing and Reporting
Short description:
As part of the Chemicals Unitโ€™s 2018 market surveillance programme the Unit intends monitoring compliance with Entry #23 of Annex XVII of the REACh Regulation, in particular the limitation of the cadmium content of certain plastic polymers. Additionally, as part of the programme, samples will also be tested for compliance with the POPs Regulation (restricted substances requirements). Furthermore, it is envisaged samples will be checked for a suite a Contaminants of Emerging Concern e.g. phthalates
Show more
Title of the lot: Inspection of Premises for Non-Compliant Products
Short description:
The EPA is seeking support services of suitably competent personnel to determine whether products, the subject of the abovementioned 39 RAPEX notifications have been/are being stocked by targeted relevant retailers. The services will cover 50 inspections of key economic operator premises to determine whether the non-compliant products covered by the relevant RAPEX Notifications are/have been stocked and/or offered to the general public. The inspections will also involve some general market intelligence gathering and the provision of information concerning the non-compliant products. It is envisaged the project will commence early August and be completed by the end of September.
Show more
Title of the lot: Desktop Study into the Hazardousness of Waste Paint
Generation of Guidance
Short description:
The EPA is seeking support services of suitably competent personnel to update the Smart Garages Guide using the most appropriate format and design (graphics, illustrations, infographics, video, animation and/or booklet) and the organisation of the distribution of guidance to a national targeted audience using the most appropriate media (social media, magazines, e-newsletters) in consultation with representatives from the sector. This guidance update will require a full revision of the guidance taking account of all new changes in relevant legislation/related legislation and policy (e.g. Tyre Regulations) applicable to the transport sector covering energy efficiency, waste management (including management of waste oils, mixed fuels, brake fluids and antifreeze, batteries, WEEE and aerosols) and water management. The current smart garage guide is available to download from the EPA website: http://www.epa.ie/pubs/reports/waste/wpp/smartgarageguide.html
Show more

Procedure
Award criteria
Quality criterion (name): Technical merit
Quality criterion (weighting): 25 %
Quality criterion (name): Proposed approach and methodology for service delivery
Project management, quality control and delivery
Quality criterion (weighting): 20 %
Quality criterion (name): Reliability and continuity of supply
Quality criterion (weighting): 5 %
Cost criterion (name): Ultimate cost
Cost criterion (weighting): 10 %
Cost criterion (name): Weighted average daily rate
Cost criterion (weighting): 15 %
Quality criterion (name): Technical merit of human resources
Project management ensuring quality control and delivery
Technical merit of the human resources offered

Award of contract
Date of contract conclusion: 2018-10-15 ๐Ÿ“…
Name: AECOM Ireland Ltd
Postal address: 4th Floor, Adelphi Plaza, Georges St Upper
Postal town: Dun Laoghaire
Postal code: A96 T927
Country: Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช
Phone: +353 12383100 ๐Ÿ“ž
Country: Dublin ๐Ÿ™๏ธ
Total value of the procurement: 4 900 EUR ๐Ÿ’ฐ
6 270 EUR ๐Ÿ’ฐ
Name: Sweco UK Ltd
Postal address: Phoenix House, Monahan Road
Postal town: Cork
Postal code: T12 H1XY
Country: South-West ๐Ÿ™๏ธ
Total value of the procurement: 15 290 EUR ๐Ÿ’ฐ
Name: Cork Institute of Technology
National registration number: N/a
Postal address: Rossa Avenue
Postal code: Bishopstown
Phone: +353 214326100 ๐Ÿ“ž
E-mail: catherine.cunningham@cit.ie ๐Ÿ“ง
Country: Southern ๐Ÿ™๏ธ
Internet address: http://www.cit.ie ๐ŸŒ
Total value of the procurement: 52 800 EUR ๐Ÿ’ฐ
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
3
Source: OJS 2018/S 213-488684 (2018-11-01)