Dublin District Heating System — Technical Advisor

Short description

Dublin City Council are seeking an economic operator to take on the role of a technical advisor and to assist in the procurement of a joint venture partner to deliver the Dublin District Heating System, and to complete the planning for the project.

The summary scope of work to be undertaken by the EO is as follows:

— general technical advice and district heating design until a suitable JV partner is appointed,

— technical advice services pursuant to the procurement and contract negotiation of the JV partner,

— planning, environmental and licensing services pursuant to obtaining all relevant statutory approvals, including planning permissions and requirements,

— post JV contracting client-side technical advice and support,

— to work within a multi-disciplinary 'Project Team' and provide support services for the legal, financial and commercial advisors engaged for the project,

— to provide services of the project supervisor design process up until the JV is established.

Additional information

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It will be a condition for the award of any contract by DCC 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.

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The contract is primarily for use by the technical support division, but may also be extended for use by other divisions.

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