Main Works Contractor: Trinity East — Early Activation Innovation Hub

Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin

Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin is seeking to appoint a main works contractor to deliver the Trinity East: Early Activation Innovation Hub project. The project proposes the adaptation and refurbishment of No.4 Grand Canal Quay and the two adjacent smaller buildings, together with the refurbishment of the ground floor of the adjacent tower (No.5 Grand Canal Quay) which is a protected structure. The two buildings are to be connected by an external covered walkway, which also divides the external spaces between the two into two courtyards. It is also proposed to connect, on the southern side to, 3 Grand Canal Quay.
Further information relating to this project can be found in the suitability assessment questionnaire and project information memorandum documents attached to this notice.

Deadline

The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2021-03-22. The procurement was published on 2021-02-12.

Suppliers

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

• Flynn Management & Contractors

Who?

• Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin

What?

• Building completion work › Floor and wall covering work
• Building completion work › Joinery and carpentry installation work
• Building completion work › Painting and glazing work
• Building installation work › Electrical installation work
• Building installation work › Plumbing and sanitary works
• Other building completion work › Overhaul and refurbishment work
• Other building completion work › Restructuring work
• Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work › Building construction work

Where?

• Eastern and Midland › Dublin

Procurement history

Date	Document
2021-02-12	Contract notice
2023-04-24	Contract award notice

Contract notice (2021-02-12)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: Construction work
Reference number: TCD-21-C0395
Short description:

Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin is seeking to appoint a main works contractor to deliver the Trinity East: Early Activation Innovation Hub project. The project proposes the adaptation and refurbishment of No.4 Grand Canal Quay and the two adjacent smaller buildings, together with the refurbishment of the ground floor of the adjacent tower (No.5 Grand Canal Quay) which is a protected structure. The two buildings are to be connected by an external covered walkway, which also divides the external spaces between the two into two courtyards. It is also proposed to connect, on the southern side to, 3 Grand Canal Quay. Further information relating to this project can be found in the suitability assessment questionnaire and project information memorandum documents attached to this notice.

Notice metadata
Original language: English 🗣️
Document type: Contract notice
Nature of contract: Works
Regulation: European Union, with participation of GPA countries
Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
Code: Construction work 📦
Additional CPV: Building construction work 📦
Place of performance
NUTS region: Dublin 🏙️

Procedure
Procedure type: Restricted procedure
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: Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin
Postal address: College Green, Co. Dublin
Postal town: Dublin 2
Contact
Internet address: http://www.tcd.ie 🌏
E-mail: hefferge@tcd.ie 📧
URL for documents: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=182880&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE 🌏
URL for participation: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=182880&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE 🌏

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2021-02-12 📅
Submission deadline: 2021-03-22 📅
Publication date: 2021-02-17 📅
Identifiers
Notice number: 2021/S 033-081225
OJ-S issue: 33
Additional information

The project is funded by Enterprise Ireland via the Regional Enterprise Development Fund. It is also funded via the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund under the National Development Plan which in turn forms part of Project Ireland 2040.

Object
Scope of the procurement
Short description:

Further information relating to this project can be found in the suitability assessment questionnaire and project information memorandum documents attached to this notice.

Estimated total value: 8 200 000 EUR 💰
Short description:

Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin is seeking to appoint a main works contractor to deliver the Trinity East: Early Activation Innovation Hub project. The project proposes the adaptation and refurbishment of No.4 Grand Canal Quay and the two adjacent smaller buildings, together with the refurbishment of the ground floor of the adjacent tower (No.5 Grand Canal Quay) which is a protected structure. The two buildings are to be connected by an external covered walkway. which also divides the external spaces between the two into two courtyards. It is also proposed to connect, on the southern side to, 3 Grand Canal Quay.

The project envisages a new facility which will be home to new start-up businesses and entrepreneurs working in technology based projects to come together which will create a place for innovation and cross fertilisation of ideas. The project will also create a public facing café and beside this, exhibition and small-scale conference facilities which can create an interface between these new businesses and ideas with the wider world.

Estimated value excluding VAT: 8 200 000 EUR 💰
Duration: 21 months
Additional information:

Procedure
Legal basis: 32014L0024
Envisaged number of candidates: 6
Time of receipt of tenders: 12:00
Date of dispatch of invitations: 2021-06-21 📅
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Tender validity period: 6 months

Contracting authority
Identity
National registration number: 2200007u
Contact
Contact point: Ger Heffernan
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/336 🌏
Documents URL: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=182880&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE 🌏

Reference
Additional information

1) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders website (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications. All information relating to attachments, including clarifications and changes, will be published on www.etenders.gov.ie only. Registration is free of charge. The contracting authority will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties;

2) There is a maximum upload limit of 2GB per document on etenders. Documents larger than this should be divided into smaller files prior to upload. Should you experience difficulty when uploading documents, please contact the eTenders Support Desk for technical assistance;

3) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers;

4) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities;

5) All queries regarding this tender must be submitted through the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal, www.etenders.gov.ie as a specific question. Responses will be circulated to those that have registered an interest in this notice on www.etenders.gov.ie;

6) This is the sole call for competition for this contract;

It will be a condition of award that the successful tenderer is and remains tax compliant;

7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process, or any contract awarded at any time;

8) 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;

9) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of the procurement documents with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, respondents are advised to ensure that they return completed documentation in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition

Complementary information
Review body
Name: The High Court of Ireland
Postal address: Inss Quay
Postal town: Dublin 7
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Internet address: http://www.courts.ie 🌏
Source: OJS 2021/S 033-081225 (2021-02-12)

Contract award notice (2023-04-24)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Short description:

Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin has appointed a Main Works Contractor to deliver the Trinity East: Early Activation Innovation Hub project. The project proposes the adaptation and refurbishment of No.4 Grand Canal Quay and the two adjacent smaller buildings, together with the refurbishment of the ground floor of the adjacent tower (No.5 Grand Canal Quay) which is a protected structure.

Notice metadata
Document type: Contract award notice

Procedure
Type of bid: Not applicable

Contracting authority
Identity
Postal address: College Green
Postal code: Co. Dublin

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2023-04-24 📅
Publication date: 2023-04-28 📅
Identifiers
Notice number: 2023/S 084-257922
Refers to notice: 2021/S 033-081225
OJ-S issue: 84

Object
Scope of the procurement
Short description:

Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin appointed a Main Works Contractor to deliver the Trinity East: Early Activation Innovation Hub project. The project proposes the adaptation and refurbishment of No.4 Grand Canal Quay and the two adjacent smaller buildings, together with the refurbishment of the ground floor of the adjacent tower (No.5 Grand Canal Quay) which is a protected structure.

Place of performance
Main site or place of performance: Grand Canal, Dublin

Procedure
Award criteria
Quality criterion (name): Programme
Quality criterion (weighting): 15
Quality criterion (name): Approach & Methodology
Logistics & Community Engagement Approach
Quality criterion (weighting): 10
Cost criterion (name): Ultimate Notional Comparative Cost
Cost criterion (weighting): 60

Award of contract
Date of contract conclusion: 2023-03-03 📅
Name: Flynn Management & Contractors
National registration number: 385495
Postal address: Flynn House, Blackwater Road, Glasnevin
Postal town: Co. Dublin
Postal code: Dublin 11
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Phone: +353 18503000 📞
Country: Dublin 🏙️
Internet address: http://www.flynnmc.com 🌏
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4

Complementary information
Review body
Postal town: Dublin
Postal code: 7
Source: OJS 2023/S 084-257922 (2023-04-24)

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