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:
Object Scope of the procurement
Title:
“Framework for Provision of Support Services to the Substance Reporting Unit of the Environmental Protection Agency
SPCP-2018-02-1”
Products/services: Environmental services📦
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...”
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.
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Estimated value excluding VAT: EUR 1 200 000 💰
Information about lots
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
As part of the Chemicals Unit’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.
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.
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Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
The time frame below is expressed in number of months.
Description
Duration: 48
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
This contract is subject to renewal ✅ Description
Description of renewals: Cascade Framework Agreement
2️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Inspection of premises for non-compliant products
Title
Lot Identification Number: 2
Description
Description of the procurement:
“The EPA is seeking support services of suitably competent personnel to determine whether products, the subject of the above mentioned 39 RAPEX notifications...”
Description of the procurement
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.
3️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Desktop study into the hazardousness of waste paint
Title
Lot Identification Number: 3
Description
Description of the procurement:
“The EPA is seeking support services of suitably competent personnel to determine the level of hazardousness of waste domestic paint products. It is...”
Description of the procurement
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.
4️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Generation of guidance
Title
Lot Identification Number: 4
Description
Description of the procurement:
“The EPA is seeking support services of suitably competent personnel to update the Smart Garages Guide using the most appropriate format and design...”
Description of the procurement
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.
Procedure Type of procedure
Open procedure
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2018-08-14
15:00 📅
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
The time frame below is expressed in number of months.
Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: 6
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2018-08-14
15:00 📅
Complementary information Review body
Name: The High Courts
Postal address: The Fourcourts
Postal town: Dublin 9
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Source: OJS 2018/S 130-296866 (2018-07-06)
Contract award notice (2018-11-01) Contracting authority Name and addresses
Postal address: Headquarters
Postal code: PO Box 3000
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...”
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.
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Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT): EUR 1 200 000 💰
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots ✅ Scope of the procurement
Title: Sample Procurement, Processing and Reporting
Description
Place of performance: South-East 🏙️
Description of the procurement:
“As part of the Chemicals Unit’s 2018 market surveillance programme the Unit intends monitoring compliance with Entry #23 of Annex XVII of the REACh...”
Description of the procurement
As part of the Chemicals Unit’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
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.
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Quality criterion (name): Technical merit
Quality criterion (weighting): 25 %
Quality criterion (name): Proposed approach and methodology for service delivery
Quality criterion (name): 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 %
Scope of the procurement
Title: Inspection of Premises for Non-Compliant Products
Description
Description of the procurement:
“The EPA is seeking support services of suitably competent personnel to determine whether products, the subject of the abovementioned 39 RAPEX notifications...”
Description of the procurement
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.
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Quality criterion (name): Technical merit of human resources
Quality criterion (name): Project management ensuring quality control and delivery
Scope of the procurement
Title: Desktop Study into the Hazardousness of Waste Paint
Award criteria
Quality criterion (name): Technical merit of the human resources offered
Scope of the procurement
Title: Generation of Guidance
Description
Description of the procurement:
“The EPA is seeking support services of suitably competent personnel to update the Smart Garages Guide using the most appropriate format and design...”
Description of the procurement
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
Procedure Administrative information
Previous publication concerning this procedure: 2018/S 130-296866
Award of contract
1️⃣
Contract Number: 1
Lot Identification Number: 1
Title: Sample Procurement, Processing and Reporting
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2018-10-15 📅
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
Name and address of the contractor
Name: AECOM Ireland Ltd
Postal address: 4th Floor, Adelphi Plaza, Georges St Upper
Postal town: Dun Laoghaire
Postal code: A96 T927
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Phone: +353 12383100📞
Region: Dublin🏙️
The contractor is an SME
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 4 900 💰
2️⃣
Lot Identification Number: 2
Title: Inspection of Premises for Non-Compliant Products
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 6 270 💰
3️⃣
Lot Identification Number: 3
Title: Desktop Study into the Hazardousness of Waste Paint
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Sweco UK Ltd
Postal address: Phoenix House, Monahan Road
Postal town: Cork
Postal code: T12 H1XY
Region: South-West 🏙️ Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 15 290 💰
4️⃣
Lot Identification Number: 4
Title: Generation of Guidance
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Cork Institute of Technology
National registration number: N/a
Postal address: Rossa Avenue
Postal code: Bishopstown
Phone: +353 214326100📞
E-mail: catherine.cunningham@cit.ie📧
Fax: +353 214326381 📠
Region: Southern🏙️
URL: http://www.cit.ie🌏 Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 52 800 💰
Source: OJS 2018/S 213-488684 (2018-11-01)