ESB intends to procure works, supplies and services through a framework agreement related to environmental assessment services for energy generation projects reporting, including but not limited to solar farms, battery storage, on-shore and off-shore wind farms, energy from waste, thermal generation including gas turbine or other energy projects acquired or built during the term of the framework, including joint venture or subsidiary developments.
Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2019-10-14.
The procurement was published on 2019-09-11.
Suppliers
The following suppliers are mentioned in award decisions or other procurement documents:
Object Scope of the procurement
Title:
“Environmental Assessment Reporting Services Framework for Various Energy Projects in Ireland and UK
GWM-10541”
Products/services: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction📦
Short description:
“ESB intends to procure works, supplies and services through a framework agreement related to environmental assessment services for energy generation...”
Short description
ESB intends to procure works, supplies and services through a framework agreement related to environmental assessment services for energy generation projects reporting, including but not limited to solar farms, battery storage, on-shore and off-shore wind farms, energy from waste, thermal generation including gas turbine or other energy projects acquired or built during the term of the framework, including joint venture or subsidiary developments.
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Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Scope of the procurement
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: Any combination of lots is possible.
1️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: EIAR Offshore Renewable Energy Projects in Ireland and the UK
Title
Lot Identification Number: 1
Description
Additional products/services: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction📦
Place of performance: United Kingdom 🏙️
Place of performance: Ireland🏙️
Main site or place of performance: Offshore sites around Ireland and the UK.
Description of the procurement:
“Environmental assessment and consenting services for the offshore and onshore elements of offshore renewable energy projects (e.g. offshore wind farms) in...”
Description of the procurement
Environmental assessment and consenting services for the offshore and onshore elements of offshore renewable energy projects (e.g. offshore wind farms) in Ireland and the UK:
— feasibility, constraints and route/site selection services,
— stakeholder consultation,
— planning and/or consenting applications/services,
— strategic advice,
— EIA screening,
— EIA scoping formal and informal,
— EIA reporting all aspects as required under the EIA Directive 2011/92/EU as amended by 2014/52/EU with specialist services required from the following:
—— population human health,
—— biodiversity – terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecology,
—— surface water,
—— coastal processes including modelling,
—— land, geology, soils and groundwater,
—— seascape and landscape incl. photomontages,
—— cultural heritage incl. marine heritage and coastal archaeology,
—— material assets,
—— waste,
—— air and climate change incl. modelling,
—— noise incl. underwater noise and modelling,
—— commercial fisheries,
—— electromagnetic fields (EMF),
—— navigation,
—— military and civil aviation,
—— major accident,
—— traffic and transport to include traffic management plans,
—— mitigation and monitoring plans.
— appropriate assessment reporting as required under the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC e.g. Natura Impact Statement (NIS) or Habitat Regulation Assessment (HRA),
— all baseline surveys and desktop studies, modelling associated with the above incl. marine ecology surveys,
— GIS mapping and CAD capability,
— preliminary construction environmental management plans (CEMP),
— preliminary erosion and sediment control plans,
— preliminary waste management plans,
— habitat management plans,
— participation in public consultation and stakeholder engagement,
— coordination of and participation in oral hearing or public enquiry,
Some post construction services during the operational phase may also be included in the framework scope.
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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: 96
Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 10
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
“As stated in pre-qualification information memorandum available on request from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 156261.” Information about variants
Variants will be accepted ✅ Information about options
Options ✅
Description of options: Details on any options will be provided in the tender documentation.
Description
Additional information:
“This procurement competition is intended to establish a multi-party framework agreement. It is expected that the framework will contain five (5) suitably...”
Additional information
This procurement competition is intended to establish a multi-party framework agreement. It is expected that the framework will contain five (5) suitably qualified service providers for this Lot 1. The framework term will compromise of a five (5) year initial term, with the option, at the contracting entity's own discretion, to extend up to a maximum of a further 3 years.
2️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: EIAR Onshore Energy Generation Projects Ireland
Title
Lot Identification Number: 2
Description
Main site or place of performance: Ireland.
Description of the procurement:
“Environmental assessment and consenting services for onshore energy generation projects (e.g. wind, solar, thermal) in Ireland:
— feasibility, constraints...”
Description of the procurement
Environmental assessment and consenting services for onshore energy generation projects (e.g. wind, solar, thermal) in Ireland:
— feasibility, constraints and route/site selection services,
— stakeholder consultation,
— planning and/or consenting applications/services,
— strategic advice,
— EIA screening,
— EIA scoping formal and informal,
— EIA reporting all aspects as required under the EIA Directive 2011/92/EU as amended by 2014/52/EU with specialist services required from the following (as applicable to the project type):
—— population human health,
—— biodiversity – terrestrial and aquatic ecology,
—— surface water,
—— thermal modelling (as required),
—— land, geology, soils and groundwater,
—— landscape incl. photomontages, glint and glare,
—— cultural heritage,
—— material assets,
——waste,
—— air and climate change incl. modelling,
—— noise incl. modelling,
—— shadow flicker,
—— electromagnetic fields (EMF),
—— aviation,
—— major accident,
—— traffic and transport to include traffic management plans,
—— mitigation and monitoring plans.
— appropriate Assessment reporting as required under the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC e.g. Natura Impact Statement (NIS),
— all baseline surveys and desktop studies, modelling associated with the above,
— GIS mapping and CAD capability,
— preliminary construction environmental management plans (CEMP),
— preliminary erosion and sediment control plans,
— preliminary waste management plans,
— fisheries strategy,
— habitat management plans,
— participation in public consultation,
— coordination of and participation in oral hearing,
— mitigation and monitoring plans,
— fisheries strategy.
Some post construction services during the operational phase may also be included in the framework scope.
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Additional information:
“This procurement competition is intended to establish a multi-party framework agreement. It is expected that the framework will contain five (5) suitably...”
Additional information
This procurement competition is intended to establish a multi-party framework agreement. It is expected that the framework will contain five (5) suitably qualified service providers for this Lot 2. The framework term will compromise of a five (5) year initial term, with the option, at the contracting entity's own discretion, to extend up to a maximum of a further 3 years.
3️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: EIAR Onshore Energy Generation Projects UK
Title
Lot Identification Number: 3
Description
Main site or place of performance: Uk
Description of the procurement:
“Environmental Assessment and consenting services for onshore energy generation projects (e.g. wind, solar, thermal) in the UK:
— feasibility, constraints...”
Description of the procurement
Environmental Assessment and consenting services for onshore energy generation projects (e.g. wind, solar, thermal) in the UK:
— feasibility, constraints and route/site selection services,
— stakeholder consultation,
— planning and/or consenting applications/services,
— strategic advice,
— EIA screening,
— EIA scoping formal and informal,
— EIA reporting all aspects as required under the EIA Directive 2011/92/EU as amended by 2014/52/EU with specialist services required from the following (as applicable to the project type):
—— population human health,
—— biodiversity – terrestrial and aquatic ecology,
—— surface water,
—— thermal modelling (as required),
—— land, geology, soils and groundwater,
—— landscape incl. photomontages, glint and glare,
—— cultural heritage,
—— material assets,
—— waste,
—— air and climate change incl. modelling,
—— noise incl. modelling,
—— shadow flicker,
—— electromagnetic fields (EMF),
—— aviation,
—— major accident,
—— traffic and transport to include traffic management plans,
—— mitigation and monitoring plans.
— appropriate assessment reporting as required under the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC e.g. Habitat Regulation Assessment (HRA)
— all baseline surveys and desktop studies, modelling associated with the above,
— GIS mapping and CAD capability,
— preliminary construction environmental management plans (CEMP),
— preliminary erosion and sediment control plans,
— preliminary waste management plans,
— habitat management plans,
— participation in public consultation,
— coordination of and participation in public enquiries,
— mitigation and monitoring plans.
Some post construction services during the operational phase may also be included in the framework scope.
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Additional information:
“This procurement competition is intended to establish a multi-party framework agreement. It is expected that the framework will contain five (5) suitably...”
Additional information
This procurement competition is intended to establish a multi-party framework agreement. It is expected that the framework will contain five (5) suitably qualified service providers for this Lot 3. The framework term will compromise of a five (5) year initial term, with the option, at the contracting entity's own discretion, to extend up to a maximum of a further 3 years.
Legal, economic, financial and technical information Conditions for participation
List and brief description of conditions:
“As stated in pre-qualification information memorandum available on request from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 156261.” Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Conditions for participation
List and brief description of rules and criteria:
“As stated in pre-qualification information memorandum available on request from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 156261.”
Deposits and guarantees required:
“As stated in pre-qualification information memorandum available on request from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 156261.”
Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:
“As stated in pre-qualification information memorandum available on request from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 156261.”
Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded:
“As stated in pre-qualification information memorandum available on request from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 156261.” Conditions related to the contract
Contract performance conditions:
“As stated in pre-qualification information memorandum available on request from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 156261.” Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Procedure Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
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: 5
Information about reduction of the number of solutions or tenders during negotiation or dialogue
Recourse to staged procedure to gradually reduce the number of solutions to be discussed or tenders to be negotiated
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2019-10-14
15:00 📅
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Complementary information Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
Additional information
“It is our intention to use the Irish Government Procurement portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) for this competition (e-Tenders RFT ID 156261). Registration is...”
It is our intention to use the Irish Government Procurement portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) for this competition (e-Tenders RFT ID 156261). Registration is free of charge. Interested parties must register their interest for the PQQ on the eTenders website. Once you have registered your interest please forward a message in eTenders to request the PQQ documentation and the documentation will then be forwarded to you. All information relating to and including the pre-qualification documents, any clarifications and changes will be issued/published via this portal. The contracting entity will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties. Further information on this procurement competition is set out in the pre-qualification documentation available on request.
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Name: Chief Registrar
Postal address: Four Courts, Inns Quay
Postal town: Dublin 7
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Phone: +353 18886000📞
URL: http://www.courts.ie🌏
Source: OJS 2019/S 178-434676 (2019-09-11)
Contract award notice (2021-12-23) Contracting authority Name and addresses
Name: Esb
National registration number: Esb
Postal address: 2 Gateway
Postal code: East Wall Road
Contact person: Zoe Murphy
E-mail: zoe.murphy@esb.ie📧
Object Scope of the procurement
Title:
“Environmental Assessment Reporting Services Framework for Various Energy Projects in Ireland and U.K.
GWM-10541”
Short description:
“ESB intends to procure works, supplies and services through a Framework Agreement related to environmental assessment services for energy generation...”
Short description
ESB intends to procure works, supplies and services through a Framework Agreement related to environmental assessment services for energy generation projects reporting, including but not limited to solar farms, battery storage, on-shore and off-shore wind farms, energy from waste, thermal generation including gas turbine or other energy projects acquired or built during the term of the Framework, including Joint Venture or subsidiary developments.
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This contract is divided into lots ✅ Description
Main site or place of performance: Offshore sites around Ireland and the U.K.
Description of the procurement:
“Environmental assessment and consenting services for the offshore and onshore elements of offshore renewable energy projects (e.g. offshore wind farms) in...”
Description of the procurement
Environmental assessment and consenting services for the offshore and onshore elements of offshore renewable energy projects (e.g. offshore wind farms) in Ireland and the UK:
• Feasibility, constraints and route/site selection services
• Stakeholder Consultation
• Planning and/or consenting applications/services
• Strategic Advice
• EIA Screening
• EIA Scoping formal and informal
• EIA Reporting all aspects as required under the EIA Directive 2011/92/EU as amended by 2014/52/EU with specialist services required from the following:
o Population Human Health
o Biodiversity – terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecology
o Surface Water
o Coastal processes including modelling
o Land, Geology, Soils and Groundwater
o Seascape and Landscape incl. photomontages
o Cultural Heritage incl. Marine heritage and Coastal Archaeology
o Material Assets
o Waste
o Air & Climate Change incl. modelling
o Noise incl. underwater noise & modelling
o Commercial Fisheries
o Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
o Navigation
o Military and Civil Aviation
o Major Accident
o Traffic &Transport to include traffic management plans
o Mitigation and Monitoring Plans
• Appropriate Assessment reporting as required under the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC e.g. Natura Impact Statement (NIS) or Habitat Regulation Assessment (HRA)
• All baseline surveys and desktop studies, modelling associated with the above incl. Marine Ecology Surveys
• GIS mapping and CAD capability
• Preliminary Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMP)
• Preliminary Erosion and Sediment Control Plans
• Preliminary Waste Management Plans
• Habitat Management Plans
• Participation in public consultation and Stakeholder engagement
• Coordination of and Participation in Oral Hearing or Public enquiry
Some post construction services during the operational phase may also be included in the framework scope.
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Additional information:
“This procurement competition is intended to establish a multi-party Framework agreement. It is expected that the framework will contain five (5) suitably...”
Additional information
This procurement competition is intended to establish a multi-party Framework agreement. It is expected that the framework will contain five (5) suitably qualified service providers for this Lot 1. The Framework term will compromise of a five (5) year initial term, with the option, at the Contracting Entity's own discretion, to extend up to a maximum of a further three years.
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Main site or place of performance: Ireland
Description of the procurement:
“Environmental Assessment and consenting services for onshore energy generation projects (e.g. wind, solar, thermal) in Ireland;
• Feasibility, constraints...”
Description of the procurement
Environmental Assessment and consenting services for onshore energy generation projects (e.g. wind, solar, thermal) in Ireland;
• Feasibility, constraints and route/site selection services
• Stakeholder Consultation
• Planning and/or consenting applications/services
• Strategic Advice
• EIA Screening
• EIA Scoping formal and informal
• EIA Reporting all aspects as required under the EIA Directive 2011/92/EU as amended by 2014/52/EU with specialist services required from the following (as applicable to the project type):
o Population Human Health
o Biodiversity – terrestrial and aquatic ecology
o Surface Water
o Thermal Modelling (as required)
o Land, Geology, Soils and Groundwater
o Landscape incl. photomontages, Glint and Glare
o Cultural Heritage
o Material Assets
o Waste
o Air & Climate Change incl. modelling
o Noise incl. modelling
o Shadow Flicker
o Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
o Aviation
o Major Accident
o Traffic &Transport to include traffic management plans
o Mitigation and Monitoring Plans
• Appropriate Assessment reporting as required under the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC e.g. Natura Impact Statement (NIS)
• All baseline surveys and desktop studies, modelling associated with the above
• GIS mapping and CAD capability
• Preliminary Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMP)
• Preliminary Erosion and Sediment Control Plans
• Preliminary Waste Management Plans
• Fisheries Strategy
• Habitat Management Plans
• Participation in public consultation
• Coordination of and Participation in Oral Hearing
• Mitigation and Monitoring Plans
• Fisheries Strategy
Some post construction services during the operational phase may also be included in the framework scope.
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Additional information:
“This procurement competition is intended to establish a multi-party Framework agreement. It is expected that the framework will contain five (5) suitably...”
Additional information
This procurement competition is intended to establish a multi-party Framework agreement. It is expected that the framework will contain five (5) suitably qualified service providers for this Lot 2. The Framework term will compromise of a five (5) year initial term, with the option, at the Contracting Entity's own discretion, to extend up to a maximum of a further three years.
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Main site or place of performance: U.k.
Description of the procurement:
“Environmental Assessment and consenting services for onshore energy generation projects (e.g. wind, solar, thermal) in the UK:
• Feasibility, constraints...”
Description of the procurement
Environmental Assessment and consenting services for onshore energy generation projects (e.g. wind, solar, thermal) in the UK:
• Feasibility, constraints and route/site selection services
• Stakeholder Consultation
• Planning and/or consenting applications/services
• Strategic Advice
• EIA Screening
• EIA Scoping formal and informal
• EIA Reporting all aspects as required under the EIA Directive 2011/92/EU as amended by 2014/52/EU with specialist services required from the following (as applicable to the project type):
o Population Human Health
o Biodiversity – terrestrial and aquatic ecology
o Surface Water
o Thermal Modelling (as required)
o Land, Geology, Soils and Groundwater
o Landscape incl. photomontages, Glint and Glare
o Cultural Heritage
o Material Assets
o Waste
o Air & Climate Change incl. modelling
o Noise incl. modelling
o Shadow Flicker
o Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
o Aviation
o Major Accident
o Traffic &Transport to include traffic management plans
o Mitigation and Monitoring Plans
• Appropriate Assessment reporting as required under the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC e.g. Habitat Regulation Assessment (HRA)
• All baseline surveys and desktop studies, modelling associated with the above
• GIS mapping and CAD capability
• Preliminary Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMP)
• Preliminary Erosion and Sediment Control Plans
• Preliminary Waste Management Plans
• Habitat Management Plans
• Participation in public consultation
• Coordination of and Participation in Public enquiries
Mitigation and Monitoring Plans
Some post construction services during the operational phase may also be included in the framework scope.
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Additional information:
“This procurement competition is intended to establish a multi-party Framework agreement. It is expected that the framework will contain five (5) suitably...”
Additional information
This procurement competition is intended to establish a multi-party Framework agreement. It is expected that the framework will contain five (5) suitably qualified service providers for this Lot 3. The Framework term will compromise of a five (5) year initial term, with the option, at the Contracting Entity's own discretion, to extend up to a maximum of a further three years.
Procedure Information about framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Administrative information
Previous publication concerning this procedure: 2019/S 178-434676
Award of contract
1️⃣
Contract Number: 1
Lot Identification Number: 1
Title: EIAR Offshore Renewable Energy Projects in Ireland and the UK
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2021-09-01 📅
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Gobe consultants ltd
National registration number: 970 1357 27
Postal address: Suites B2 & C2, Higher Mills, Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh
Postal town: Devon
Postal code: TQ11 0EE
Country: United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Region: United Kingdom 🏙️
The contractor is an SME ✅
2️⃣
Contract Number: 2
Lot Identification Number: 2
Title: EIAR Onshore Energy Generation Projects Ireland
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Fehily timoney and company
National registration number: IE6580497D
Postal address: Core House, Pouladuff Road
Postal town: Cork
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Region: Éire/Ireland🏙️
3️⃣
Contract Number: 3
Lot Identification Number: 3
Title: EIAR Onshore Energy Generation Projects UK
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Atmos consulting liimited
National registration number: SC331604
Postal address: CBC House, 24 Canning Street
Postal town: Edinburgh
Postal code: EH3 8EG
4️⃣ Name and address of the contractor
Postal town: Cork
5️⃣ Information about tenders
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 8
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Haskoningdhv uk ltd
National registration number: 792428892
Postal address: Rightwell House, Bretton,
Postal town: Peterborough
6️⃣ Name and address of the contractor
Name: Ramboll uk ltd,
Postal address: 240 Blackfriars Road,
Postal town: London
7️⃣ Name and address of the contractor
Name: Rps energy consultants limited
National registration number: 3287074
Postal address: 20 Western Avenue, Milton Park, Abingdon
Postal town: Oxfordshire,
Postal code: OX14 4SH
8️⃣ Name and address of the contractor
Name: Rsk ireland ltd
National registration number: 918476001
Postal address: at Redwood House, 66 Newforge Lane
Postal town: Belfast
Postal code: BT9 5NF
9️⃣ Name and address of the contractor
Name: The natural power consultants (ireland) ltd
National registration number: SC177881
Postal address: The Green House, Forrest Estate, Dalry
Postal town: Castle Douglas
Postal code: DG7 3XS,
1️⃣0️⃣ Name and address of the contractor
Name: Xodus group
National registration number: GB 997 3416 68
Postal address: 50 Huntly Street, Aberdeenshire
Postal town: Aberdeen
1️⃣1️⃣ Name and address of the contractor
Name: Mccarthy keville o'sullivan ltd
National registration number: IE9693052R
Postal address: Tuam Road
Postal town: Galway
1️⃣2️⃣ Name and address of the contractor
Name: Mott macdonald ireland
National registration number: 53280
Postal address: at South Block, Rockfield, Dundrum
Postal town: Dublin 16
Postal code: D16 R6V0
1️⃣3️⃣ Name and address of the contractor
Name: Ramboll uk ltd
Postal address: 240 Blackfriars Road
1️⃣4️⃣ Name and address of the contractor
Name: Landuse consultants ltd
National registration number: 52344726
Postal address: 250 Waterloo Road
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1️⃣6️⃣
1️⃣7️⃣ Name and address of the contractor
Postal address: Redwood House, 66 Newforge Lane
Postal town: Belfast,
Complementary information Additional information
“It is our intention to use the Irish Government Procurement portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) for this competition (e-Tenders RFT ID 156261).Registration is free...”
It is our intention to use the Irish Government Procurement portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) for this competition (e-Tenders RFT ID 156261).Registration is free of charge. Interested parties must register their interest for the PQQ on the eTenders website. Once you have registered your interest please forward a message in eTenders to request the PQQ documentation and the documentation will then be forwarded to you. All information relating to and including the pre-qualification documents, any clarifications and changes will be issued/published via this portal. The contracting entity will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties. Further information on this procurement competition is set out in the Pre-Qualification documentation available on request.
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Source: OJS 2021/S 252-671798 (2021-12-23)