The Minister for Defence on behalf of the Defence Forces) (the ‘Contracting Authority’) invites tenders (‘Tenders’) to this request for tenders (‘RFT’) from economic operators (‘Tenderers’) for the supply of the goods as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the ‘Goods’).
In summary, the goods comprise:
The supply of fruit and vegetables to the Defence Forces as detailed in Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 of this RFT including fresh fruit, vegetables and prepared products.
Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2021-05-05.
The procurement was published on 2021-03-23.
Suppliers
The following suppliers are mentioned in award decisions or other procurement documents:
Object Scope of the procurement
Title: Fruit and Vegetables for the Defence Forces
PROJ000006063
Products/services: Fruit, vegetables and related products📦
Short description:
“The Minister for Defence on behalf of the Defence Forces) (the ‘Contracting Authority’) invites tenders (‘Tenders’) to this request for tenders (‘RFT’) from...”
Short description
The Minister for Defence on behalf of the Defence Forces) (the ‘Contracting Authority’) invites tenders (‘Tenders’) to this request for tenders (‘RFT’) from economic operators (‘Tenderers’) for the supply of the goods as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the ‘Goods’).
In summary, the goods comprise:
The supply of fruit and vegetables to the Defence Forces as detailed in Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 of this RFT including fresh fruit, vegetables and prepared products.
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Estimated value excluding VAT: EUR 1 720 000 💰
Information about lots
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
1️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Defence Forces (Galway, Westmeath and Limerick)
Title
Lot Identification Number: 1
Description
Additional products/services: Potatoes📦
Additional products/services: Vegetables, fruits and nuts📦
Additional products/services: Vegetables📦
Additional products/services: Root and tuber vegetables📦
Additional products/services: Root vegetables📦
Additional products/services: Carrots📦
Additional products/services: Onions📦
Additional products/services: Turnips📦
Additional products/services: Tuber vegetables📦
Additional products/services: Fruit vegetables📦
Additional products/services: Peppers📦
Additional products/services: Tomatoes📦
Additional products/services: Courgettes📦
Additional products/services: Mushrooms📦
Additional products/services: Cucumbers📦
Additional products/services: Leaf vegetables📦
Additional products/services: Lettuce📦
Additional products/services: Cabbage📦
Additional products/services: Cauliflower📦
Additional products/services: Broccoli📦
Additional products/services: Brussels sprouts📦
Additional products/services: Tropical fruit📦
Additional products/services: Bananas📦
Additional products/services: Avocados📦
Additional products/services: Kiwi fruit📦
Additional products/services: Lemons📦
Additional products/services: Oranges📦
Additional products/services: Limes📦
Additional products/services: Non-tropical fruit📦
Additional products/services: Beans, peas, peppers, tomatoes and other vegetables📦
Additional products/services: Leaf and cabbage vegetables📦
Place of performance: Éire/Ireland🏙️
Main site or place of performance: Dublin 1.
Description of the procurement:
“The Minister for Defence on behalf of the Defence Forces) (the ‘Contracting Authority’) invites tenders (‘Tenders’) to this request for tenders (‘RFT’) from...”
Description of the procurement
The Minister for Defence on behalf of the Defence Forces) (the ‘Contracting Authority’) invites tenders (‘Tenders’) to this request for tenders (‘RFT’) from economic operators (‘Tenderers’) for the supply of the goods as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the ‘Goods’).
In summary, the goods comprise:
The supply of Fruit and Vegetables to the Defence Forces as detailed in Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 of this RFT including fresh fruit, vegetables and prepared products.
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Quality criterion (name): Tenderer’s proposed contract management plan
Quality criterion (weighting): 100
Quality criterion (name):
“Tenderer’s proposed methodology for ensuring continuity of supply and reliable deliveries”
Quality criterion (name): Tenderer’s proposals in respect of disaster recovery proposals
Quality criterion (name): Tenderer’s proposals in respect of proposed product traceability
Quality criterion (name):
“Tenderer’s proposals in respect of goods recalls, client complaints procedure and corrective actions”
Cost criterion (name): Cost
Cost criterion (weighting): 500
Scope of the procurement
Estimated total value excluding VAT: EUR 300 000 💰
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
The time frame below is expressed in number of months.
Description
Duration: 36
Information about options
Options ✅
Description of options:
“The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of one (1) such extension...”
Description of options
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of one (1) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
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Additional information:
“The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of one (1) such extension...”
Additional information
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of one (1) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
2️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Defence Forces (All other Locations)
Title
Lot Identification Number: 2
Description
Main site or place of performance: Dublin 1
Description of the procurement:
“The Minister for Defence on behalf of the Defence Forces) (the ‘Contracting Authority’) invites tenders (‘Tenders’) to this request for tenders (‘RFT’) from...”
Description of the procurement
The Minister for Defence on behalf of the Defence Forces) (the ‘Contracting Authority’) invites tenders (‘Tenders’) to this request for tenders (‘RFT’) from economic operators (‘Tenderers’) for the supply of the goods as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the ‘Goods’).
In summary, the goods comprise:
The supply of fruit and vegetables to the Defence Forces as detailed in Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 of this RFT including fresh fruit, vegetables and prepared products.
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Estimated total value excluding VAT: EUR 1 420 000 💰
Description
Additional information:
“The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of one (1) such extension...”
Additional information
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of one (1) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
Legal, economic, financial and technical information Conditions for participation
List and brief description of conditions: Please consult the RFT documentation for this competition (RFT 186532).
Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria: Please consult the RFT documentation for this competition (RFT 186532).
Conditions for participation
Please consult the RFT documentation for this competition (RFT 186532).
Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria: Please consult the RFT documentation for this competition (RFT 186532).
Conditions for participation
Conditions for participation (technical and professional ability): Please consult the RFT documentation for this competition (RFT 186532).
Conditions related to the contract
Contract performance conditions: Please consult the RFT documentation for this competition (RFT 186532).
Procedure Type of procedure
Open procedure
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
Framework agreement with a single operator
Administrative information
Previous publication concerning this procedure: 2020/S 177-424874
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2021-05-05
14:00 📅
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: 12
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2021-05-05
14:00 📅
Complementary information Review body
Name: The High Court of Ireland
Postal town: Dublin
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Phone: +353 18866000📞 Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: Please consult your own legal advisors.
Source: OJS 2021/S 060-149401 (2021-03-23)
Contract award notice (2021-09-03) Contracting authority Name and addresses
Postal code: Dublin
Object Scope of the procurement
Short description:
“The Minister for Defence on behalf of the Defence Forces) (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this request for tenders (“RFT”) from...”
Short description
The Minister for Defence on behalf of the Defence Forces) (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this request for tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the supply of the goods as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Goods”).
In summary, the Goods comprise:
The supply of Fruit & Vegetables to the Defence Forces as detailed in Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 of this RFT including Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Prepared products.
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Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT): EUR 1 870 636 💰
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots ✅ Scope of the procurement
Title: Defence Forces (Galway, Westmeath & Limerick)
Description
Description of the procurement:
“The Minister for Defence on behalf of the Defence Forces) (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this request for tenders (“RFT”) from...”
Description of the procurement
The Minister for Defence on behalf of the Defence Forces) (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this request for tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the supply of the goods as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Goods”).
In summary, the Goods comprise:
The supply of Fruit & Vegetables to the Defence Forces as detailed in Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 of this RFT including Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Prepared products.
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Quality criterion (name): Tenderer’s Proposed Contract Management Plan
Quality criterion (name):
“Tenderer’s Proposed Methodology for Ensuring Continuity of Supply and Reliable Deliveries”
Quality criterion (name): Tenderer’s proposals in respect of Disaster Recovery Proposals
Quality criterion (name): Tenderer’s proposals in respect of proposed Product Traceability
Quality criterion (name):
“Tenderer’s proposals in respect of Goods Recalls, Client Complaints Procedure and Corrective Actions” Information about options
Description of options:
“The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of one (1) such extension...”
Description of options
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of one (1) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
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Title: Defence Forces (All other locations)
Procedure Information about framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Administrative information
Previous publication concerning this procedure: 2021/S 060-149401
Award of contract
1️⃣
Contract Number: 1
Title: Defence Forces (Galway, Westmeath & Limerick)
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2021-08-30 📅
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Pallas Foods
National registration number: 6588507U
Postal address: Ardagh Road
Postal town: Newcastle West
Postal code: Limerick
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Phone: +353 6922408📞
E-mail: pat-lyons@pallasfoods.eu📧
Region: Éire/Ireland🏙️
The contractor is an SME
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 331890.88 💰
2️⃣
Contract Number: 2
Title: Defence Forces (All other locations)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 1 538 745 💰
Source: OJS 2021/S 174-453653 (2021-09-03)