TII is procuring legal services under a Framework that are associated with the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and all other aspects of roads projects nationwide. The users of the Framework are TII and Local Authorities. This competition contains six lots relating to specific LAs and specific services to be provided within those areas. The services required for each lot are general legal advisory services in relation to construction projects, including (but not limited to):
Lots 1-3:
— general legal services in relation to the performance of statutory functions,
— general legal services and representation,
— advice in relation to CPO, EIS, environmental issues, and procurement issues,
— commercial and contract law issues,
— health and safety issues.
Lots 4-6:
— provision of all advice and representation in respect of procurement, contractual & dispute-related issues, with particular emphasis on conciliation, arbitration, adjudication, other forms of ADR, and litigation.
Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2018-09-04.
The procurement was published on 2018-07-23.
Suppliers
The following suppliers are mentioned in award decisions or other procurement documents:
Object Scope of the procurement
Title:
“Legal Services Framework with Local Authorities and Transport Infrastructure Ireland acting as Client
TII114”
Products/services: Legal services📦
Short description:
“TII is procuring legal services under a Framework that are associated with the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and all other aspects of roads...”
Short description
TII is procuring legal services under a Framework that are associated with the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and all other aspects of roads projects nationwide. The users of the Framework are TII and Local Authorities. This competition contains six lots relating to specific LAs and specific services to be provided within those areas. The services required for each lot are general legal advisory services in relation to construction projects, including (but not limited to):
Lots 1-3:
— general legal services in relation to the performance of statutory functions,
— general legal services and representation,
— advice in relation to CPO, EIS, environmental issues, and procurement issues,
— commercial and contract law issues,
— health and safety issues.
Lots 4-6:
— provision of all advice and representation in respect of procurement, contractual & dispute-related issues, with particular emphasis on conciliation, arbitration, adjudication, other forms of ADR, and litigation.
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Estimated value excluding VAT: EUR 5 000 000 💰
Information about lots
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 6
1️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Lot 1 (Phases 0-4)
Title
Lot Identification Number: 1
Description
Additional products/services: Legal advisory and representation services📦
Additional products/services: Legal documentation and certification services📦
Additional products/services: Legal advisory and information services📦
Place of performance: Éire/Ireland🏙️
Main site or place of performance: Ireland
Description of the procurement:
“Lot 1: phases 0-4 inclusive for TII and local authorities in the following: Clare, Cork, Galway, Kerry, Limerick, Mayo, Roscommon and Sligo.” Award criteria
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: Legal services required each year.
Information about options
Options ✅
Description of options:
“The Framework Agreement will have a fixed duration of 2 years, the Framework duration may, at the discretion of TII, be extended for up to a further 2...”
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will have a fixed duration of 2 years, the Framework duration may, at the discretion of TII, be extended for up to a further 2 years, at 12-monthly intervals, from the date when this Agreement would otherwise have expired, by notice in writing by TII to the Law Firm.
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Additional information:
“Tenderers will need to register on the etenders government website to download the tender documents.”
2️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Lot 2 (Phases 0-4)
Title
Lot Identification Number: 2
Description
Main site or place of performance: Ireland.
Description of the procurement:
“Lot 2: phases 0-4 inclusive for TII and local authorities in the following: Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford...”
Description of the procurement
Lot 2: phases 0-4 inclusive for TII and local authorities in the following: Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford and Wicklow.
3️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Lot 3 (Phases 0-4)
Title
Lot Identification Number: 3
Description
Description of the procurement:
“Lot 3: phases 0-4 inclusive for TII and local authorities in the following: Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Longford, Louth, Meath. Monaghan and Westmeath.”
4️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Lot 4 (Phases 5-7)
Title
Lot Identification Number: 4
Description
Description of the procurement:
“Lot 4: phases 5-7 inclusive for TII and local authorities in the following: Clare, Cork, Galway, Kerry, Limerick, Mayo, Roscommon and Sligo.”
5️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Lot 5 (Phases 5-7)
Title
Lot Identification Number: 5
Description
Description of the procurement:
“Lot 5: phases 5-7 inclusive for TII and local authorities in the following: Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford...”
Description of the procurement
Lot 5: phases 5-7 inclusive for TII and local authorities in the following: Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford and Wicklow.
6️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Lot 6 (Phases 5-7)
Title
Lot Identification Number: 6
Description
Description of the procurement:
“Lot 6: phases 5-7 inclusive for TII and local authorities in the following: Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Longford, Louth, Meath. Monaghan and Westmeath.”
Legal, economic, financial and technical information Conditions for participation
List and brief description of conditions: Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents.
Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Procedure Type of procedure
Open procedure
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
Framework agreement with several operators
Description
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 42
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2018-09-04
12:00 📅
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Tender must be valid until: 2019-04-06 📅
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2018-09-04
12:00 📅
Complementary information Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement ✅
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Every 4 years.
Additional information
“The “42” stated in IV.1.3 refers to the maximum number of participants which is 7 tenderers by 6 lots. For each lot, the tenders will be ranked from highest...”
The “42” stated in IV.1.3 refers to the maximum number of participants which is 7 tenderers by 6 lots. For each lot, the tenders will be ranked from highest to lowest number of marks. The top 7 ranked tenders in each lot will be appointed to the Framework Agreement for that lot (provided there are sufficient suitable tenders; the Authority reserves the right to appoint less than 7 tenderers to any lot where less than 7 suitable tenders have been received). TII will not be liable for any participant’s costs arising in connection with participating in the competition, irrespective of the outcome of the competition, or if the competition is cancelled or postponed:
— TII has the right at any time and without notice to:
(i) terminate the competition (or part of it);
(ii) change the competition’s basis or procedures;
(iii) procure the framework by other means,
(iv) negotiate with one or more parties at any time;
(v) reject any, or all, of the applications / tenders;
(vi) not furnish a candidate or tenderer with additional information.
Or to do any combination of the foregoing or anything else deemed appropriate. In no instance will TII be required to give any reason for any alteration or termination of the process,
— if any past or future frameworks or other documents are summarised or described in this document, or in other information given to Candidates, the summary or description must not be taken as comprehensive, or as a substitute for reading the framework or other document itself when it becomes available,
— award of framework will be subject to the approval of TII,
— award of framework may be subject to successful interview,
— interested parties are advised that TII is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2014 (together with other legislation governing access to information). If a candidate / tenderer considers that any information supplied as part of this procurement procedure should not be disclosed because of its commercial sensitivity, confidentiality or otherwise, they must, when providing this information, clearly identify the specific information they do not wish to be disclosed and clearly specify the reasons for its sensitivity. Please note, it is not sufficient to include a statement of confidentiality encompassing all the information provided in the response,
— an RFT and an ESPD are available on the etenders Website at http://www.etenders.gov.ie
Interested parties wishing to participate should ensure that the RFT and the ESPD are completed and returned in accordance with the requirements set out in the RFT document.
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Name: High Court of Ireland
Postal address: Four Courts, Inns Quay,
Postal town: Dublin
Postal code: D7
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Phone: +353 18886087📞
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie📧
URL: www.courts.ie🌏
Source: OJS 2018/S 142-324754 (2018-07-23)
Contract award notice (2019-01-11) Contracting authority Name and addresses
Postal town: Dublin,
Object Scope of the procurement
Short description:
“TII is procuring legal services under a framework that are associated with the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and all other aspects of roads...”
Short description
TII is procuring legal services under a framework that are associated with the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and all other aspects of roads projects nationwide. The users of the framework are TII and local authorities. This competition contains 6 lots relating to specific LAs and specific services to be provided within those areas. The services required for each lot are general legal advisory services in relation to construction projects, including (but not limited to):
Lots 1–3
— general legal services in relation to the performance of statutory functions,
— general legal services and representation,
— advice in relation to CPO, EIS, environmental issues, and procurement issues,
— commercial and contract law issues,
— health and safety issues.
Lots 4–6
— provision of all advice and representation in respect of procurement, contractual and dispute-related issues, with particular emphasis on conciliation, arbitration, adjudication, other forms of ADR, and litigation.
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Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT): EUR 8 000 000 💰
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots ✅ Description
Description of the procurement:
“Lot 1 - phases 0-4 inclusive for TII and local authorities in the following: Clare, Cork, Galway, Kerry, Limerick, Mayo, Roscommon and Sligo” Award criteria
Price
Description
Additional information:
“Tenderers will need to register on the etenders.
Government website to download the tender documents.”
Description of the procurement:
“Lot 2 — phases 0-4 inclusive for TII and local authorities in the following: Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford...”
Description of the procurement
Lot 2 — phases 0-4 inclusive for TII and local authorities in the following: Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford and Wicklow.
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Description of options:
“The Framework Agreement will have a fixed duration of 2 years, the framework duration may, at the discretion of TII, be extended for up to a further 2...”
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will have a fixed duration of 2 years, the framework duration may, at the discretion of TII, be extended for up to a further 2 years, at 12-monthly intervals, from the date when this agreement would otherwise have expired, by notice in writing by TII to the Law Firm.
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Description of the procurement:
“Lot 3 — phases 0-4 inclusive for TII and local authorities in the following: Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Longford, Louth, Meath. Monaghan and Westmeath.”
Description of the procurement:
“Lot 4 — phases 5-7 inclusive for TII and local authorities in the following: Clare, Cork, Galway, Kerry, Limerick, Mayo, Roscommon and Sligo.”
Description of the procurement:
“Lot 5 — phases 5-7 inclusive for TII and local authorities in the following: Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford...”
Description of the procurement
Lot 5 — phases 5-7 inclusive for TII and local authorities in the following: Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford and Wicklow.
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Description of the procurement:
“Lot 6 - phases 5-7 inclusive for TII and local authorities in the following: Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Longford, Louth, Meath. Monaghan and Westmeath,”
Procedure Information about framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Administrative information
Previous publication concerning this procedure: 2018/S 142-324754
Award of contract
1️⃣
Contract Number: 1
Lot Identification Number: 1
Title: Lot 1 (Phases 0-4)
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2018-12-10 📅
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators ✅ Name and address of the contractor
Name: Byrne Wallace
Postal address: 88 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2, D02 DK18
Postal town: Dublin
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Region: Éire/Ireland🏙️
The contractor is an SME ✅
Name: Mason Hayes and Curran
Postal address: South Bank House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, D04 TR29
Name: Comyn Kelleher Tobin
Postal address: 2 George’s Quay, Cork, T12 TR2A
Postal town: Cork
Name: Eversheds Sutherland
Postal address: One Earlsfort Centre, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2
Name: Michael Houlihan and Partners
Postal address: 9-11 Bindon Street, Ennis, Co. Clare
Postal town: Ennis
Name: McCann FitzGerald
Postal address: Riverside One, 37 — 42 Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin
The contractor is an SME
Name: VP McMullin, Solicitors
Postal address: Donegal Street, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal
Postal town: Ballybofey
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 8 000 000 💰
2️⃣
Contract Number: 2
Lot Identification Number: 2
Title: Lot 2 (Phases 0-4)
Name and address of the contractor
Postal address: Riverside One, 37 - 42 Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin
Name: Regan McEntee
Postal address: High Street, Trim, Co Meath
Postal town: Trim
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 8 000 000 💰
3️⃣
Contract Number: 3
Title: Lot 3 (Phases 0-4)
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Regan McEntee and Partners
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 8 000 000 💰
4️⃣
Contract Number: 4
Lot Identification Number: 4
Title: Lot 4 (Phases 5-7)
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Philip Lee
Postal address: 7/8 Wilton Terrace, Dublin 2, D02 KC57
Name: Ronan Daly Jermyn
Postal address: 2 Park Place, City Gate, Mahon, Cork
Postal town: Mahon
Name: Smyth and Son Solicitors
Postal address: Rope Walk, Drogheda, Co Louth
Postal town: Drogheda
Name: Quigg Golden
Postal address: 31 Waterloo Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 8 000 000 💰
5️⃣
Contract Number: 5
Lot Identification Number: 5
Title: Lot 5 (Phases 5-7)
Name and address of the contractor
Postal address:
“South Bank House9-11 Bindon Street, Ennis, Co. Clare, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, D04 TR29” Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 8 000 000 💰
6️⃣
Contract Number: 6
Lot Identification Number: 6
Title: Lot 6 (Phases 5-7)
Name and address of the contractor
Postal code: D4
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 8 000 000 💰
Complementary information Additional information
“The "42" stated in IV.1.3 refers to the maximum number of participants which is 7 tenderers by 6 lots. For each lot, the tenders will be ranked from highest...”
The "42" stated in IV.1.3 refers to the maximum number of participants which is 7 tenderers by 6 lots. For each lot, the tenders will be ranked from highest to lowest number of marks. The top 7 ranked tenders in each lot will be appointed to the Framework Agreement for that lot (provided there are sufficient suitable tenders; the Authority reserves the right to appoint less than 7 tenderers to any lot where less than 7 suitable tenders have been received). TII will not be liable for any participant’s costs arising in connection with participating in the competition, irrespective of the outcome of the competition, or if the competition is cancelled or postponed.
— TII has the right at any time and without notice to:
(i) terminate the competition (or part of it);
(ii) change the competition’s basis or procedures;
(iii) procure the framework by other means,
(iv) negotiate with one or more parties at any time;
(v) reject any, or all, of the applications/tenders;
(vi) not furnish a candidate or tenderer with additional information
Or to do any combination of the foregoing or anything else deemed appropriate. In no instance will TII be required to give any reason for any alteration or termination of the process.
— If any past or future frameworks or other documents are summarised or described in this document, or in other information given to Candidates, the summary or description must not be taken as comprehensive, or as a substitute for reading the framework or other document itself when it becomes available,
— Award of framework will be subject to the approval of TII,
— Award of framework may be subject to successful interview,
— Interested parties are advised that TII is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2014 (together with other legislation governing access to information). If a candidate/tenderer considers that any information supplied as part of this procurement procedure should not be disclosed because of its commercial sensitivity, confidentiality or otherwise, they must, when providing this information, clearly identify the specific information they do not wish to be disclosed and clearly specify the reasons for its sensitivity. Please note, it is not sufficient to include a statement of confidentiality encompassing all the information provided in the response,
— An RFT and an ESPD are available on the etenders Website at http://www.etenders.gov.ie. Interested parties wishing to participate should ensure that the RFT and the ESPD are completed and returned in accordance with the requirements set out in the RFT document.
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Postal address: Four Courts, Inns Quay
Source: OJS 2019/S 010-019497 (2019-01-11)