Multi-Party Framework Agreement for Architect Led Integrated Design Team Services for projects within Dublin City Council’s Administrative Area in 2 Lots

Dublin City Council

The Contracting Authority (Dublin City Council) is seeking to establish a multi-party Framework Agreement in 2 lots for integrated design team services.
The lots will comprise the following:
— Lot 1: for projects with an estimated construction value up to 15 000 000 EUR. The maximum estimated value of the services over the lifetime of the framework is anticipated to be in the region 7 800 000 EUR. The estimated construction value over the lifetime of the framework is in the region of 60 000 000 EUR to 65 000 000 EUR;
— Lot 2: For projects with an estimated construction value in excess of 15 000 000 EUR. The maximum estimated value of the services over the lifetime of the framework is anticipated to be in the region of 132 000 000 EUR. The estimated construction value over the lifetime of the framework is in the region of 1 100 000 000 EUR.

Deadline

The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2018-12-17. The procurement was published on 2018-11-14.

Suppliers

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

• ABK Architects (Awarded initial contract)
• Bulchoz McEvoy Architects
• Carr Cotter Naessens and co Ltd
• Coady Architects
• Cooney Architects
• DTA Architects
• eml Architects
• Grafton Architects Ltd
• McCullough Mulvin Architects
• McGarry Ní Eanaigh Architects
• Metropolitan Workshop (Awarded initial contract)
• MOLA Architecture
• O’Donnell Tuomey Architects
• Paul Keogh Architects
• Scott Tallon Walker Architects LBA
• Sean Harrington Architects

Who?

• Dublin City Council

What?

Where?

• Eastern and Midland › Dublin

Procurement history

Date	Document
2018-11-14	Contract notice
2019-10-31	Contract award notice

Contract notice (2018-11-14)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: Architectural and related services
Reference number: eTenders RFT 142472
Short description:

The Contracting Authority (Dublin City Council) is seeking to establish a multi-party Framework Agreement in 2 lots for integrated design team services. The lots will comprise the following: — Lot 1: for projects with an estimated construction value up to 15 000 000 EUR. The maximum estimated value of the services over the lifetime of the framework is anticipated to be in the region 7 800 000 EUR. The estimated construction value over the lifetime of the framework is in the region of 60 000 000 EUR to 65 000 000 EUR; — Lot 2: For projects with an estimated construction value in excess of 15 000 000 EUR. The maximum estimated value of the services over the lifetime of the framework is anticipated to be in the region of 132 000 000 EUR. The estimated construction value over the lifetime of the framework is in the region of 1 100 000 000 EUR.

Notice metadata
Original language: English 🗣️
Document type: Contract notice
Nature of contract: Services
Regulation: European Union, with participation of GPA countries
Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
Code: Architectural and related services 📦
Additional CPV: Advisory architectural services 📦
Place of performance
NUTS region: Dublin 🏙️

Procedure
Procedure type: Restricted procedure
Type of bid: Submission for one lot only
Award criteria
The most economic tender

Contracting authority
Identity
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Awarding authority type: Regional or local authority
Awarding authority name: Dublin City Council
Postal address: Civic Offices, Wood Quay
Postal code: Dublin
Postal town: Dublin 8
Contact
Internet address: http://www.dublincity.ie 🌏
E-mail: martin.donlon@dublincity.ie 📧
Phone: +353 2223943 📞
URL for documents: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=138123&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE 🌏
URL for participation: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=138123&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE 🌏

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2018-11-14 📅
Submission deadline: 2018-12-17 📅
Publication date: 2018-11-16 📅
Identifiers
Notice number: 2018/S 221-505993
OJ-S issue: 221
Additional information

1) Dublin City Council is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2014. If you consider that any of the information supplied by you is either commercially sensitive or confidential in nature, this should be highlighted and the reasons for the sensitivity specified. In such cases, the relevant material, will in response to the FOI request; be examined in the light of the exemptions provided for in the Act; 2) It will be a condition for the award of any contract by Dublin City Council that the successful Tenderer and all sub-contractors (if applicable) produce a valid Tax Clearance Certificate from the Revenue Commissioners in compliance with Circular (43) 2006 (or as amended) and that the certificate will be maintained for the duration of the contract and will be on a 12 month basis. In the case of a non-resident Tenderer, a statement of suitability from the Revenue Commissioners will be required; 3) Suppliers must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications; 4) 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; 5) Please note also that 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. Dublin City Council will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties; 6) The framework Agreement is primarily for use by the Architects Department but may also be extended for use by other divisions of Dublin City Council as requirements arise; 7) Emailed/faxed/late tenders will not be accepted. Tenderers are asked to include a return address on the packaging; 8) Tenders may be submitted in English or in the Irish language. 9) Please note that OJEU contracts are covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). 10) Appeals procedure: The body to whom appeals should be addressed is – The High Court, Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7. 11) All queries regarding this tender must be submitted through the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT ID:142472) for the attention of Mr Martin Donlon. Queries must be in question format and must be submitted by email. Responses will be circulated to those candidates/tenderers that have registered an interest in this notice on the Irish Government procurement opportunities portal www.etenders.gov.ie. The details of the party making the query will not be disclosed when circulating the response. All queries must be submitted by 12:00 noon on 4.12.2018 to enable issue of responses to all interested parties. 12) Please note that where documents are made available in both PDF and Word format, in the event that there is any discrepancy between the documents, the PDF version will take precedence.

Additional information

1) Dublin City Council is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2014. If you consider that any of the information supplied by you is either commercially sensitive or confidential in nature, this should be highlighted and the reasons for the sensitivity specified. In such cases, the relevant material, will in response to the FOI request; be examined in the light of the exemptions provided for in the Act;

2) It will be a condition for the award of any contract by Dublin City Council that the successful Tenderer and all sub-contractors (if applicable) produce a valid Tax Clearance Certificate from the Revenue Commissioners in compliance with Circular (43) 2006 (or as amended) and that the certificate will be maintained for the duration of the contract and will be on a 12 month basis. In the case of a non-resident Tenderer, a statement of suitability from the Revenue Commissioners will be required;

3) Suppliers must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications;

4) 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;

5) Please note also that 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. Dublin City Council will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties;

6) The framework Agreement is primarily for use by the Architects Department but may also be extended for use by other divisions of Dublin City Council as requirements arise;

7) Emailed/faxed/late tenders will not be accepted. Tenderers are asked to include a return address on the packaging;

8) Tenders may be submitted in English or in the Irish language.

9) Please note that OJEU contracts are covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

10) Appeals procedure: The body to whom appeals should be addressed is – The High Court, Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7.

11) All queries regarding this tender must be submitted through the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT ID:142472) for the attention of Mr Martin Donlon. Queries must be in question format and must be submitted by email. Responses will be circulated to those candidates/tenderers that have registered an interest in this notice on the Irish Government procurement opportunities portal www.etenders.gov.ie. The details of the party making the query will not be disclosed when circulating the response. All queries must be submitted by 12:00 noon on 4.12.2018 to enable issue of responses to all interested parties.

12) Please note that where documents are made available in both PDF and Word format, in the event that there is any discrepancy between the documents, the PDF version will take precedence.

Object
Scope of the procurement
Short description:

The Contracting Authority (Dublin City Council) is seeking to establish a multi-party Framework Agreement in 2 lots for integrated design team services.

The lots will comprise the following:

— Lot 1: for projects with an estimated construction value up to 15 000 000 EUR. The maximum estimated value of the services over the lifetime of the framework is anticipated to be in the region 7 800 000 EUR. The estimated construction value over the lifetime of the framework is in the region of 60 000 000 EUR to 65 000 000 EUR;

— Lot 2: For projects with an estimated construction value in excess of 15 000 000 EUR. The maximum estimated value of the services over the lifetime of the framework is anticipated to be in the region of 132 000 000 EUR. The estimated construction value over the lifetime of the framework is in the region of 1 100 000 000 EUR.

Estimated total value: 140 000 000 EUR 💰
Maximum number of lots per tenderer: 1
Title of the lot: Lot 1: For Projects with an Estimated Construction value up to 15 000 000 EUR
Lot number: 1
Short description:

— Lot 1: For projects with an estimated construction value up to 15 000 000 EUR. The maximum estimated value of the services over the lifetime of the framework is anticipated to be in the region 7 800 000 EUR. The estimated construction value over the lifetime of the framework is in the region of 60 000 000 EUR to 65 000 000 EUR.

Estimated value excluding VAT: 7 800 000 EUR 💰
Duration: 48 months
Description of renewals:

The period of the framework agreement will be one (1) year with an option to extend annually up to a maximum of four (4) years. For the avoidance of doubt, the period for delivery of any contracts awarded under the framework may extend beyond the date of expiry of the Framework Agreement.

Title of the lot: Lot 2: For Projects with an Estimated Construction Value in Excess of 15 000 000 EUR
Lot number: 2
Estimated value excluding VAT: 132 000 000 EUR 💰
Description of renewals:

The period of the Framework Agreement will be one (1) year with an option to extend annually up to a maximum of four (4) years. For the avoidance of doubt, the period for delivery of any contracts awarded under the framework may extend beyond the date of expiry of the Framework Agreement.

Place of performance
Main site or place of performance: Dublin

Legal, economic, financial and technical information
Conditions for participation
Suitability to pursue the professional activity: As per suitability assessment questionnaire.
Contract execution
Contract performance conditions: As per tender documentation.

Procedure
Legal basis: 32014L0024
Envisaged number of candidates: 14
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: As per Suitability Assessment Questionnaire
Envisaged number of candidates: 12
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: As per suitability assessment questionnaire.
Number of participants to be contemplated: 16
Time of receipt of tenders: 12:00
Date of dispatch of invitations: 2019-01-14 📅
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Scottish Gaelic 🗣️
Tender validity period: 12 months

Contracting authority
Identity
National registration number: N/a
Contact
Contact point: Martin Donlon
Internet address: www.dublincity.ie 🌏
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/267 🌏
Documents URL: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=138123&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE 🌏

Reference
Additional information

2) It will be a condition for the award of any contract by Dublin City Council that the successful Tenderer and all sub-contractors (if applicable) produce a valid Tax Clearance Certificate from the Revenue Commissioners in compliance with Circular (43) 2006 (or as amended) and that the certificate will be maintained for the duration of the contract and will be on a 12 month basis. In the case of a non-resident Tenderer, a statement of suitability from the Revenue Commissioners will be required;

3) Suppliers must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications;

4) 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;

5) Please note also that 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. Dublin City Council will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties;

6) The framework Agreement is primarily for use by the Architects Department but may also be extended for use by other divisions of Dublin City Council as requirements arise;

7) Emailed/faxed/late tenders will not be accepted. Tenderers are asked to include a return address on the packaging;

8) Tenders may be submitted in English or in the Irish language.

9) Please note that OJEU contracts are covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

10) Appeals procedure: The body to whom appeals should be addressed is – The High Court, Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7.

11) All queries regarding this tender must be submitted through the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT ID:142472) for the attention of Mr Martin Donlon. Queries must be in question format and must be submitted by email. Responses will be circulated to those candidates/tenderers that have registered an interest in this notice on the Irish Government procurement opportunities portal www.etenders.gov.ie. The details of the party making the query will not be disclosed when circulating the response. All queries must be submitted by 12:00 noon on 4.12.2018 to enable issue of responses to all interested parties.

12) Please note that where documents are made available in both PDF and Word format, in the event that there is any discrepancy between the documents, the PDF version will take precedence.

Complementary information
Review body
Name: The High Court
Postal address: Chief Registrar, High Court, Inns Quay
Postal town: Dublin
Postal code: Dublin 7
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Phone: +353 18886000 📞
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie 📧
Information about review deadlines: Please contact your solicitor
Source: OJS 2018/S 221-505993 (2018-11-14)

Contract award notice (2019-10-31)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Short description:

The contracting authority (Dublin City Council) has established a multi-party framework agreement in 2 lots for integrated design team services. The lots comprise the following: — Lot 1: for projects with an estimated construction value up to 15 000 000 EUR. The maximum estimated value of the services over the lifetime of the framework is anticipated to be in the region 7 800 000 EUR. The estimated construction value over the lifetime of the framework is in the region of 60 000 000 EUR to 65 000 000 EUR, — Lot 2: for projects with an estimated construction value in excess of 15 000 000 EUR. The maximum estimated value of the services over the lifetime of the framework is anticipated to be in the region of 132 000 000 EUR. The estimated construction value over the lifetime of the framework is in the region of 1 100 000 000 EUR.

Total value of the procurement: 139 800 000 EUR 💰
Notice metadata
Document type: Contract award notice

Procedure
Type of bid: Not applicable

Contracting authority
Identity
Awarding authority type: Body governed by public law

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2019-10-31 📅
Publication date: 2019-11-05 📅
Identifiers
Notice number: 2019/S 213-523619
Refers to notice: 2018/S 221-505993
OJ-S issue: 213

Object
Scope of the procurement
Short description:

The contracting authority (Dublin City Council) has established a multi-party framework agreement in 2 lots for integrated design team services.

The lots comprise the following:

— Lot 2: for projects with an estimated construction value in excess of 15 000 000 EUR. The maximum estimated value of the services over the lifetime of the framework is anticipated to be in the region of 132 000 000 EUR. The estimated construction value over the lifetime of the framework is in the region of 1 100 000 000 EUR.

Title of the lot: For Projects with an Estimated Construction Value Up to 15 000 000 EUR
Short description:

Lot 1: for projects with an estimated construction value up to 15 000 000 EUR. The maximum estimated value of the services over the lifetime of the framework is anticipated to be in the region 7 800 000 EUR. The estimated construction value over the lifetime of the framework is in the region of 60 000 000 EUR to 65 000 000 EUR.

Title of the lot: For Projects with an Estimated Construction Value in Excess of 15 000 000 EUR
Short description:

Lot 2: For projects with an estimated construction value in excess of 15 000 000 EUR. The maximum estimated value of the services over the lifetime of the framework is anticipated to be in the region of 132 000 000 EUR. The estimated construction value over the lifetime of the framework is in the region of 1 100 000 EUR.

Place of performance
Main site or place of performance: Dublin.

Procedure
Award criteria
Quality criterion (name): A statement of design approach
Quality criterion (weighting): 3000
Quality criterion (name): B1 effective management
Quality criterion (weighting): 2000
Quality criterion (name): B2 programme
Quality criterion (weighting): 1000
Quality criterion (name): B3 risks
C resources
Cost criterion (name): Price
Cost criterion (weighting): 2000
Quality criterion (name): Statement of design approach and proposed methodology
Effective management
Programme
Risks
Resources

Award of contract
Date of contract conclusion: 2019-07-12 📅
Name: ABK Architects (Awarded initial contract)
Postal address: 34 Lower Leeson Street
Postal town: Dublin 2
Postal code: Co. Dublin
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Name: Carr Cotter Naessens and Co Ltd
Postal address: 32 South Terrace
Postal town: Cork
Postal code: T12N XH3
Name: Cooney Architects
Postal address: The Old Brewers Club 32 The Coombe
Postal town: Dublin 8
Postal code: D8
Name: EML Architects
Postal address: 20 Cruises Street
Postal town: Limerick
Postal code: V94R 6P9
Name: McCullough Mulvin Architects
Postal address: 16 Molesworth Street
Postal code: D2
Name: McGarry Ni Eanaigh Architects
Postal address: 23 Mountjoy Square East
Postal town: Dublin 1
Postal code: D1
Name: Paul Keogh Architects
Postal address: Cathedral Court New Street
Name: Sean Harrington Architects
Postal address: 3rd Floor 121/122 Capel Street
Total value of the procurement: 7 800 000 EUR 💰
Name: Metropolitan Workshop (Awarded initial contract)
Postal address: 14-16 Cowcross Street
Postal town: London
Postal code: EC1M 6DG
Country: United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Name: Coady Architects
Postal address: Mt. Pleasant Business Centre Upper Mount Pleasant Avenue
Postal town: Dublin
Postal code: D06X 7P8
Name: DTA Architects
Postal address: 3rd Floor 12-14 College Green Dublin 2
Name: Grafton Architects Ltd
Postal address: 12-14 College Green
Name: Bulchoz McEvoy Architects
Postal address: Unit C Mountpleasant Business Centre, Upper Mountpleasant Avenue, Rathmines
Postal town: Dublin 6
Postal code: D6
Name: MOLA Architecture
Postal address: 2 Donnybrook Road Donnybrook
Postal code: D04N N50
Name: O’Donnell Tuomey Architects
Postal address: Procter and Matthews 20A Camden Row
Name: Scott Tallon Walker Architects LBA
Postal address: 19 Merrion Square
Postal code: D02 VR 80
Total value of the procurement: 132 000 000 EUR 💰
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
14

Complementary information
Review body
Information about review deadlines: Please contact your solicitor.
Source: OJS 2019/S 213-523619 (2019-10-31)

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