Multi-Party Framework Agreement for Works Contractors in relation to Public Realm Improvement Projects in the Dublin Metro Area

Waterways Ireland

Waterways Ireland are seeking to establish a Multi-Party Framework Agreement for Works Contractors in relation to Public Realm Improvement Projects in the Dublin Metro Area (Royal and Grand Canals and lands in the SDCC, Fingal and DCC area) including but not limited to hard and soft landscaping works, street furniture, wayfinding and any associated works.
It is intended that the Framework Agreement will be awarded on foot of an initial contract for the upgrade of the public realm along the North side of the canal at Charlemont Place, Dublin 2. The area is approximately 605m2 in total and is bordered by the Canal on the Southern side, a bridge to the West, a footpath to North and a Luas stop on the East. Currently there is a grassed bank with a number of trees and a host of service kiosks and presently hosts a temporary art exhibition.
Please refer to the Competition Summary for more details

Deadline

The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2022-10-10. The procurement was published on 2022-09-08.

Who?

• Waterways Ireland

What?

Where?

• Eastern and Midland › Dublin

Procurement history

Date	Document
2022-09-08	Contract notice

Contract notice (2022-09-08)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: Refurbishment work
Short description:

Waterways Ireland are seeking to establish a Multi-Party Framework Agreement for Works Contractors in relation to Public Realm Improvement Projects in the Dublin Metro Area (Royal and Grand Canals and lands in the SDCC, Fingal and DCC area) including but not limited to hard and soft landscaping works, street furniture, wayfinding and any associated works. It is intended that the Framework Agreement will be awarded on foot of an initial contract for the upgrade of the public realm along the North side of the canal at Charlemont Place, Dublin 2. The area is approximately 605m2 in total and is bordered by the Canal on the Southern side, a bridge to the West, a footpath to North and a Luas stop on the East. Currently there is a grassed bank with a number of trees and a host of service kiosks and presently hosts a temporary art exhibition. Please refer to the Competition Summary for more details

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: Refurbishment work 📦
Additional CPV: 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: Waterways Ireland
Postal address: Grand Canal Quay
Postal code: D02 ET38
Postal town: Dublin
Contact
Internet address: http://www.waterwaysireland.org 🌏
E-mail: mairin.ocuireain@waterwaysireland.org 📧
Phone: +353 873665009 📞
URL for documents: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=222983&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE 🌏
URL for participation: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=222983&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE 🌏

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2022-09-08 📅
Submission deadline: 2022-10-10 📅
Publication date: 2022-09-13 📅
Identifiers
Notice number: 2022/S 176-497021
OJ-S issue: 176
Additional information

Please consult the associated documentation which contains full instructions regarding the submission of applications/tenders available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID No 222433

Object
Scope of the procurement
Short description:

It is intended that the Framework Agreement will be awarded on foot of an initial contract for the upgrade of the public realm along the North side of the canal at Charlemont Place, Dublin 2. The area is approximately 605m2 in total and is bordered by the Canal on the Southern side, a bridge to the West, a footpath to North and a Luas stop on the East. Currently there is a grassed bank with a number of trees and a host of service kiosks and presently hosts a temporary art exhibition.

Please refer to the Competition Summary for more details

Estimated total value: 10 000 000 EUR 💰
Estimated value excluding VAT: 10 000 000 EUR 💰
Duration: 48 months
Description of renewals:

The period of the framework agreement will be four (4) years. For the avoidance of doubt, the period for delivery of any contracts awarded under the framework may extend beyond the date of expiry of the framework agreement.

Additional information:

Please consult the associated documentation which contains full instructions regarding the submission of applications/tenders available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID No 222433

Legal, economic, financial and technical information
Conditions for participation
Suitability to pursue the professional activity:

Please consult the associated documentation which contains full instructions regarding the submission of applications/tenders available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID No 222433

Contract execution
Contract performance conditions:

Please consult the associated documentation which contains full instructions regarding the submission of applications/tenders available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID No 222433

Procedure
Legal basis: 32014L0024
Envisaged number of candidates: 8
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

It is envisaged that the top eight (8) scoring Applicants (subject to the quality and number of Suitability Assessment Questionnaires (SAQs) received) who also meet the minimum criteria and rules for selection will be invited to tender

Number of participants to be contemplated: 5
Time of receipt of tenders: 12:00
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: Mairin O Cuireain
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/225 🌏
Documents URL: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=222983&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE 🌏

Reference
Additional information

1)Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders web site (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 the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal (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)Suppliers must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications and to respond electronically to the competition.

3)Suppliers should note the following when making their submission:

• There is a maximum upload limit of 2GB per file. Documents larger than this should be divided into smaller files prior to upload.

• In order to submit a document to the electronic postbox, please note that you must click “Submit Response”. After submitting a response, the response may be modified and re-submitted as many times as may be necessary until the RFT deadline has expired. Suppliers should be aware that the “Submit Response” button will be disabled automatically upon expiration of the response deadline.

• Suppliers must ensure that they give themselves sufficient time to upload & submit all required documentation before the submission deadline. Suppliers should take into account the fact that upload speeds vary.

• If you experience difficulty when uploading documents please contact eTenders Support Desk for technical assistance. Email etenders@eusupply. com or Telephone: 353(0)21 2439277 (09:00am – 17:30pm GMT) 5. All queries must be submitted through the messaging facility on www.etenders.gov.ie.

4)All queries regarding this tender requirement or process must be submitted through the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal www.etenders.gov.ie as a specific question. Responses will be circulated to those tenderers that have registered an interest in this notice on www.etenders.gov.ie The details of the person making a query will not be disclosed when circulating the response

5)This is the sole call for competition for this contract/framework.

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

7)Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.

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

9)At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreement or any contract awarded under the framework agreement at any time.

10)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.

11)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: High Court
Postal address: Inns Quay Dublin 7
Postal town: Highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Information about review deadlines:

The contract / framework is covered by the application of the Remedies Directive and SI 130 (Public Sector) and the relevant standstill period applied at time of notification.

Source: OJS 2022/S 176-497021 (2022-09-08)

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