GMIT Multi Operator Framework Agreement Design Team Services 2021

Galway Mayo Institute of Technology

Establishment of a number of multi‐party framework agreements for architect led integrated design team services or individual disciplines in seven lots as required using the competitive procedure with negotiation.

Deadline

The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2021-04-19. The procurement was published on 2021-03-16.

Suppliers

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

Who? What? Where?
Procurement history
Date Document
2021-03-16 Contract notice
2021-04-03 Additional information
2022-02-14 Contract award notice
Contract notice (2021-03-16)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: Architectural design services
Reference number: GMIT Design Team Services 2021
Short description:
“Establishment of a number of multi‐party framework agreements for architect led integrated design team services or individual disciplines in seven lots as...”    Show more
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 design services 📦
Additional CPV: Architectural, engineering and surveying services 📦
Quantity surveying services 📦
Structural engineering consultancy services 📦
Mechanical engineering services 📦
Health and safety services 📦
Supervision of project and documentation 📦
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services 📦
Place of performance
NUTS region: West 🏙️

Procedure
Procedure type: Competitive procedure with negotiation
Type of bid: Submission for all lots
Award criteria
The most economic tender

Contracting authority
Identity
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Awarding authority type: Body governed by public law
Awarding authority name: Galway Mayo Institute of Technology
Postal address: Dublin Road
Postal town: Galway
Contact
Internet address: https://www.gmit.ie/ 🌏
E-mail: corinna.gavin@gmit.ie 📧
Phone: +353 91742117 📞
Fax: +353 91759706 📠
URL for documents: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=184932&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE 🌏
URL for participation: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=184932&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE 🌏

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2021-03-16 📅
Submission deadline: 2021-04-19 📅
Publication date: 2021-03-19 📅
Identifiers
Notice number: 2021/S 055-138130
OJ-S issue: 55
Additional information

“Establishment of a number of multi‐party framework agreements for architect led integrated design team services or individual disciplines in seven lots as...”    Show more

Object
Scope of the procurement
Estimated total value: 7 000 000 EUR 💰
Information about lots:
“Lot 1: Architectural design services including specialist skills;”

“Lot 2: Quantity surveying services including specialist skills (MEQS);”
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“Lot 3: Civil/structural engineering services;”

“Lot 4: M&E services engineering services;”

“Lot 5: Project supervisor design process (PSDP) services;”

“Lot 6: Project management;”

“Lot 7: Architect led integrated design team.”
Title of the lot: Lot 1: Architectural Design Services including Specialist Skills
Lot number: 1
Short description:
“Lot 1: Architectural design services including specialist skills of fire engineering design services, landscape architectural design services, sports pitch...”    Show more

“(a) the architect will be the design team leader (unless noted otherwise at mini-competition stage or cascade stage);”
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“(b) the architect will be required to provide all of the professional architectural services, including specialist skills of fire engineering design...”    Show more

“(c) architectural Services shall also include, inter alia, the following services:”

“(i) the preparation, submission and securing, where practicable, of all statutory approvals as may be required including:”

“(a) disability access certificates;”

“(b) planning certificates; and”

“(c) fire certificates.”

“The Institute will pay all local authority fees and contributions associated with obtaining required statutory approvals, and where asking the consultant to...”    Show more

“(ii) unless otherwise nominated the architect will provide all of the services associated with the assigned certifier under the building control (Amendment)...”    Show more

“(iii) all landscaping and planting design;”

“(iv) preparation, assessment and recommendation of works contractors and tenders in conjunction with the other members of the design team and client.”
Estimated value excluding VAT: 2 000 000 EUR 💰
Duration: 48 months
Additional information:
“Establishment of a number of multi‐party framework agreements for architect led integrated design team services or individual disciplines in seven lots as...”    Show more
Title of the lot: Lot 2: Quantity Surveying Services including Specialist Skills MEQS
Lot number: 2
Short description:
“Quantity surveying services including specialist skills of mechanical and electrical quantity surveying services (MEQS). Description of service:”

“(a) quantity surveying services shall include all the professional services in the area of quantity surveying as necessary to comply with the requirements...”    Show more
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“(b) quantity surveying services shall also include, inter alia, the following services:”

“(i) the provision of full cost planning, value engineering and budget management services. The tender pricing document will incorporate full bills of...”    Show more

“(ii) assessment of works contractors in conjunction with the other members of the design team.”
Estimated value excluding VAT: 500 000 EUR 💰
Title of the lot: Lot 3: Civil/Structural Engineering Services
Lot number: 3
Short description:
“Description of service:”

“(a) the civil/structural engineer shall provide the professional services in the area of civil/structural engineering as necessary to comply with the...”    Show more
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“(b) structural engineering services shall also include, inter alia, the following services:”

“(i) the procurement assistance, supervision, reporting and dissemination of site investigations, structural/dimensional surveys and the like as necessary...”    Show more

“(ii) such additional engineering presence on site during critical structural activities and stages as necessary to ensure full compliance with the works...”    Show more

“(iii) assessment of works contractors in conjunction with the other members of the design team.”
Additional information:
“Establishment of a number of multi‐party framework agreements for architect led integrated design team services or individual disciplines in seven, lots as...”    Show more
Title of the lot: Lot 4: M&E Services Engineering Services
Lot number: 4
Short description:
“(a) the M&E engineer shall provide the professional services in the area of mechanical and electrical engineering as necessary to comply with the...”    Show more

“(b) M&E services shall also include, inter alia, the following services:”
Show more (6)
“(i) undertaking as part of the combined Stage 1 and 2a, of a comprehensive survey of all existing mechanical, electrical, and associated services and plant...”    Show more

“(ii) prepare LEED/BREEAM or similar assessments as appropriate and required;”

“(iii) assist with undertaking appraisals in connection with maximising energy reduction and sustainability requirements;”

“(iv) prepare and make application for a Building Energy Rating (BER) Certificates as required;”

“(v) assist the quantity surveyor with advice on the budgeting and associated cost implications of M&E services during all project stages;”

“(vi) assessment of works contractors in conjunction with the other members of the design team.”
Title of the lot: Lot 5: Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP) Services
Lot number: 5
Short description:
“(a) the PSDP shall perform all the duties of PSDP under the Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No 291 of 2013) and any...”    Show more

“(b) PSDP Services shall also include, inter alia, the following services:”
Show more (3)
“(i) the PSDP will have responsibility for coordinating copying and circulating existing safety files including as built drawings, specifications and the...”    Show more

“(ii) assessment of the overall completeness of the updated Safety Files in conjunction with the remainder of the design team and coordinating issue of same...”    Show more

“(iii) assessment of works contractors in conjunction with other members of the design team and Estates Office with reference to competency to act as project...”    Show more
Title of the lot: Lot 6: Project Management
Lot number: 6
Short description:
“(a) Responsible for the coordination, overseeing and ensuring the delivery of each element of the overall project in accordance with the requirements of the...”    Show more

“(i) advise on compliance of a project with the prevailing guidance under the public spending code and/or departmental guidelines;”
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“(ii) oversee the use of the employer-designed procurement route for the delivery and structure of the procurement process to be pursued;”

“(iii) through all stages report to the framework client on the status of the project and obtain decisions required and inform the framework client of the...”    Show more

“(iv) initiate action in the event that any aspect of the project appears to be likely to fail to achieve the objectives of the framework client, public...”    Show more

“(v) overall management of the defects liability stage in conjunction with the design team leader in consultation with client.”
Title of the lot: Lot 7: Architect Led Integrated Design Team
Lot number: 7
Short description:
“Architect led integrated design team including civil and structural engineering services, quantity surveying services, M&E engineering services, PSDP,...”    Show more

“b) the architect will be required to provide all of the professional architectural services, including specialist skills of quantity surveying services,...”    Show more
Show more (3)
“(c) Architectural Services shall also include, inter alia, the following services:”

“The institute will pay all local authority fees and contributions associated with obtaining required statutory approvals, and where asking the consultant to...”    Show more

“(ii) unless otherwise nominated the architect will provide all of the services associated with the Assigned Certifier under the Building Control (Amendment)...”    Show more
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
“Galway and Mayo.”

Procedure
Legal basis: 32014L0024
Envisaged number of candidates: 3
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
“The procedure being utilised in this competition is the ‘Competitive Procedure with Negotiation’. This procedure has been chosen as the optimum procedure to...”    Show more

“1) A suitability assessment questionnaire used to assess the financial and technical competence for parties suitable for request for tender stage. There...”    Show more
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“2) Request for Tender (‘RFT’) stage and initial evaluation. After the tender stage 3 (three) operators will be awarded membership to the framework, if...”    Show more

“3) Negotiation stage as may be necessary and appropriate. However, the contracting authority reserves the possibility to award the framework on the basis of...”    Show more

“4) Award of framework/contract phase where a decision is taken to award a framework or not as the case may be, followed by signing of a service contract.”

“1) A Suitability assessment questionnaire used to assess the financial and technical competence for parties suitable for request for tender stage. There...”    Show more

“The procedure being utilised in this competition is the ‘Competitive Procedure with Negotiation’. This procedure has been chosen as the optimum procedure to...”    Show more

“3) Negotiation stage as may be necessary and appropriate. However, the contracting authority reserves the possibility to award the framework on the basis of...”    Show more

“3) Negotiation stage as may be necessary and appropriate. However, the contracting authority reserves the possibility to award the framework on the basis of...”    Show more

“(3) Negotiation stage as may be necessary and appropriate. However, the contracting authority reserves the possibility to award the framework on the basis...”    Show more

“3) Negotiation stage as may be necessary and appropriate. However, the contracting authority reserves the possibility to award the framework on the basis of...”    Show more
Number of participants to be contemplated: 3
Time of receipt of tenders: 12:00
Date of dispatch of invitations: 2021-05-31 📅
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Tender validity period: 12 months

Contracting authority
Identity
National registration number: N/a
Contact
Contact point: Corinna Gavin
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1160 🌏
Documents URL: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=184932&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE 🌏

Reference
Additional information

“Please refer to project information memorandum for further details.”

Complementary information
Review body
Name: High Court
Postal address: Four Courts
Postal town: Dublin
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Phone: +353 18886000 📞
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie 📧
Internet address: www.courts.ie 🌏
Source: OJS 2021/S 055-138130 (2021-03-16)
Additional information (2021-04-03)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Short description:
“Establishment of a number of multi‐party framework agreements for architect led integrated design team services or individual disciplines in 7 lots as...”    Show more
Notice metadata
Document type: Additional information
Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
Code: Site-investigation services 📦

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2021-04-03 📅
Submission deadline: 2021-04-26 📅
Publication date: 2021-04-08 📅
Identifiers
Notice number: 2021/S 068-174095
Refers to notice: 2021/S 055-138130
OJ-S issue: 68
Additional information

“GMIT Multi Operator Framework Agreement Design Team Services 2021 (Response deadline (Irish time): 26 April 2021 12.00)”
Source: OJS 2021/S 068-174095 (2021-04-03)
Contract award notice (2022-02-14)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Short description:
“Establishment of a number of Multi‐Party Framework Agreements for Architect Led Integrated Design Team Services or Individual Disciplines In 7 Lots as...”    Show more
Total value of the procurement: 7 000 000 EUR 💰
Notice metadata
Document type: Contract award notice

Procedure
Type of bid: Not applicable

Contracting authority
Identity
Postal code: 00000

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2022-02-14 📅
Publication date: 2022-02-18 📅
Identifiers
Notice number: 2022/S 035-090240
OJ-S issue: 35
Additional information

“Establishment of a number of Multi‐Party Framework Agreements For Architect Led Integrated Design Team Services or Individual Disciplines In 7 Lots As...”    Show more

Object
Scope of the procurement
Title of the lot: Lot 1 Architectural Design Services including Specialist Skills
Short description:
“Lot 1: Architectural Design Services including Specialist Skills of Fire Engineering Design Services, Landscape Architectural Design Services, Sports Pitch...”    Show more

“a) The Architect will be the design team leader (unless noted otherwise at mini-competition stage or cascade stage).”
Show more (6)
“b) The Architect will be required to provide all of the professional architectural services, including specialist skills of Fire Engineering Design...”    Show more

“c) Architectural Services shall also include, inter alia, the following services:”

“i. The preparation, submission and securing, where practicable, of all statutory approvals as may be required including: (a) Disability Access Certificates;...”    Show more

“ii. Unless otherwise nominated the Architect will provide all of the services associated with the Assigned Certifier under the Building Control (Amendment)...”    Show more

“iii. All landscaping and planting design.”

“iv. Preparation, assessment and recommendation of Works Contractors and tenders in conjunction with the other members of the design team and Client.”
Additional information:
“Establishment of a number of Multi‐Party Framework Agreements For Architect Led Integrated Design Team Services or Individual Disciplines In 7 Lots As...”    Show more
Title of the lot: Lot 2 Quantity Surveying Services including Specialist Skills MEQS
Short description:
“Quantity Surveying Services including Specialist Skills of Mechanical and Electrical Quantity Surveying Services (MEQS). Description of Service:”

“a) Quantity Surveying Services shall include all the professional services in the area of Quantity Surveying as necessary to comply with the requirements of...”    Show more
Show more (3)
“b) Quantity Surveying Services shall also include, inter alia, the following services:”

“i. The provision of full cost planning, value engineering and budget management Services. The Tender Pricing Document will incorporate full Bills of...”    Show more

“ii. Assessment of Works Contractors in conjunction with the other members of the design team.”
Title of the lot: Lot 3 Civil/Structural Engineering Services
Short description:
“Description of Service:”

“a) The Civil/Structural Engineer shall provide the professional services in the area of Civil/Structural engineering as necessary to comply with the...”    Show more
Show more (4)
“b) Structural Engineering Services shall also include, inter alia, the following services:”

“i. The procurement assistance, supervision, reporting and dissemination of site investigations, structural/dimensional surveys and the like as necessary for...”    Show more

“ii. Such additional engineering presence on site during critical structural activities and stages as necessary to ensure full compliance with the works...”    Show more

“iii. Assessment of Works Contractors in conjunction with the other members of the design team.”
Additional information:
“Establishment of a number of Multi‐Party Framework Agreements For Architect Led Integrated Design Team Services or Individual Disciplines In 7 Lots as...”    Show more
Title of the lot: Lot 4 M&E Services Engineering Services
Short description:
“a) The M&E Engineer shall provide the professional services in the area of Mechanical and Electrical engineering as necessary to comply with the...”    Show more

“b) M&E Services shall also include, inter alia, the following services:”
Show more (6)
“i. Undertaking as part of the combined Stage 1 and 2a, of a comprehensive survey of all existing mechanical, electrical, and associated services and plant...”    Show more

“ii. Prepare LEED/BREEAM or similar assessments as appropriate and required.”

“iii. Assist with undertaking appraisals in connection with maximising energy reduction and sustainability requirements.”

“iv. Prepare and make application for a Building Energy Rating (BER) Certificates as required.”

“v. Assist the Quantity Surveyor with advice on the budgeting and associated cost implications of M&E services during all project stages.”

“vi. Assessment of Works Contractors in conjunction with the other members of the design team.”
Title of the lot: Lot 5 Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP) Services
Short description:
“a) The PSDP shall perform all the duties of PSDP under the Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 291 of 2013) and any...”    Show more

“b) PSDP Services shall also include, inter alia, the following services:”
Show more (3)
“i. The PSDP will have responsibility for coordinating copying and circulating existing Safety Files including as built drawings, specifications and the like...”    Show more

“ii. Assessment of the overall completeness of the updated Safety Files in conjunction with the remainder of the design team and coordinating issue of same...”    Show more

“ii. Assessment of Works Contractors in conjunction with other members of the design team and Estates Office with reference to competency to act as Project...”    Show more
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
“Galway and Mayo”

Procedure
Award criteria
Quality criterion (name): A Statement of Design Approach & Proposed Methodology
Quality criterion (weighting): 35
Quality criterion (name): Effective Management
Quality criterion (weighting): 15
Quality criterion (name): Risks
Quality criterion (weighting): 5
Quality criterion (name): Resources
Quality criterion (weighting): 20
Quality criterion (name): Programme
Cost criterion (name): Ultimate Cost
Cost criterion (weighting): 20
Quality criterion (name): Risk
Methodology
Quality criterion (weighting): 10
25

Award of contract
Date of contract conclusion: 2022-01-25 📅
Name: Taylor McCarney Architects
National registration number: 268948
Postal address: Breaffy Road, Castlebar, Co Mayo
Postal town: Castlebar
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Phone: +353 949021988 📞
E-mail: info@taylormccarney.ie 📧
Country: West 🏙️
Internet address: https://www.taylormccarneyarchitects.ie 🌏
Name: VHA (Architecture, Planning & Conservation Services)
National registration number: 354495
Postal address: Abbey Street, Sligo
Postal town: Sligo
Phone: +353 91483934 📞
E-mail: info@vha.ie 📧
Country: Northern and Western 🏙️
Internet address: https://vha.ie/ 🌏
Name: Hamilton Architects
Postal address: Hamilton House 3 Joy Street
Postal town: Belfast
Postal code: BT2 8LE
Country: United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Phone: +44 02890334250 📞
E-mail: paul.millar@hamiltonarchitects.co.uk 📧
Country: Belfast 🏙️
Internet address: https://www.hamiltonarchitects.co.uk 🌏
Total value of the procurement: 2 000 000 EUR 💰
Date of contract conclusion: 2022-01-26 📅
Name: Duke McCaffrey Consulting Limited
National registration number: 573180
Postal address: 24 Baggot Street Lower,
Postal town: Dublin 2
Postal code: D02 EW26
Phone: +353 015677300 📞
E-mail: info@dukemccaffrey.ie 📧
Country: Dublin 🏙️
Internet address: https://dukemccaffrey.ie/ 🌏
Name: Patrick J. Tobin & Co. Ltd. T/A TOBIN Consulting Engineers
National registration number: 42654
Postal address: Fairgreen House, Fairgreen Road
Postal town: Galway
Phone: +353 91565211 📞
E-mail: info@tobin.ie 📧
Internet address: https://www.tobinconsultingengineers.com/ 🌏
Name: James Sammon & Company (Ireland) Ltd t/a SAMMON
Postal address: Bogay, Letterkenny. Co Donegal
Postal town: Donegal
Postal code: F92 E1WN
Phone: +44 04871271323 📞
E-mail: a.sammon@sammon.eu 📧
Country: Border 🏙️
Internet address: https://www.sammon.eu/ 🌏
Total value of the procurement: 500 000 EUR 💰
Postal address: Fairgreen House, Fairgreen Road, Galway
Name: Malachy Walsh and Partners
National registration number: 133445
Postal address: Park House, Mahon, Bessboro Road, Blackrock, Cork
Postal town: Cork
Postal code: T12X251
Phone: +353 214536400 📞
E-mail: info@mwp.ie 📧
Country: Southern 🏙️
Internet address: https://www.mwp.ie 🌏
Name: CHH Consulting Engineers
Postal address: Innishfree House, 44/45 High Street Co Sligo
Phone: +353 719161844 📞
E-mail: info@chh.ie 📧
Internet address: https://chh.ie 🌏
Name: IN2 Engineering Design Partnership
Postal address: Unit E&F Mount Pleasant Business Centre Upper Mount Pleasant Avenue Dublin D06 N5P8
Postal town: Dublin
Postal code: D06 N5P8
Phone: +353 014960900 📞
E-mail: info@in2.ie 📧
Internet address: https://in2.ie/ 🌏
Name: Delap & Waller Limited
National registration number: NI 21174
Postal address: 12 Antrim Technology Park Belfast Road, Antrim
Postal town: Antrim
Postal code: NI 21174
Phone: +353 015355900 📞
E-mail: michael@delapandwaller.com 📧
Internet address: https://www.delapandwaller.com 🌏
Name: Bennett Freehill LLP
National registration number: NC001638
Postal address: 380C Belmont Road, Belfast,
Postal code: BT4 2NF
Phone: +44 2890760050 📞
E-mail: info@bennettfreehill.com 📧
Internet address: https://bennettfreehill.com/ 🌏
Date of contract conclusion: 2021-12-07 📅
2022-02-08 📅
Name: MKO McCarthy Keville O'Sullivan Limited
National registration number: 462657
Postal address: Tuam Road, Galway
Phone: +353 91735611 📞
E-mail: info@mkoireland.ie 📧
Internet address: https://mkoireland.ie/ 🌏
Name: Rogerson Reddan & Associates Ltd.
Postal address: 78 Haddington Road, Dublin 4
Postal code: 4
Phone: +353 016609155 📞
E-mail: manager@rra.ie 📧
Internet address: http://www.rra.ie 🌏
Name: Cogent Project & Cost Management Limited t/a Cogent Associates
National registration number: 303322
Postal address: Hyde House, 65 Adelaide Road
Postal code: D02 N446
Phone: +353 016344850 📞
E-mail: info@cogentassociates.ie 📧
Internet address: https://www.cogentassociates.ie 🌏
Total value of the procurement: 1 000 000 EUR 💰
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
4
3
1

Reference
Additional information

“It is anticipated that Lot 7 will be re-advertised under a separate competition.”

Complementary information
Review body
Information about review deadlines:
“Please refer to your solicitor”
Source: OJS 2022/S 035-090240 (2022-02-14)