The Department seeks the provision of competent environmental expertise (e.g. environmental science, ecology, hydrogeology, noise assessment, etc.) to carry out an evaluation on Environmental Screening Forms and supporting documentation submitted to the GSRO by Mineral Prospecting Licence holders in relation to the mineral exploration activities within a Prospecting Licence and to report to the GSRO as to whether the proposed exploration activity could be carried out without significant adverse effects on the environment. In addition to propose revisions to the current ‘Exploration Drilling: Guidance on Discharge to Surface and Groundwater’ document in accordance with all relevant legislation.
Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2023-10-30.
The procurement was published on 2023-09-25.
Contract notice (2023-09-25) Contracting authority Name and addresses
Name: Department of the Environment Climate and Communications
Postal address: 29-31 Adelaide Road
Postal town: Dublin
Postal code: D02 X285
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Contact person: Garry Dunphy
E-mail: garry.dunphy@decc.gov.ie📧
Region: Éire/Ireland🏙️
URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie🌏
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.etenders.gov.ie🌏 Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
Communication
Documents URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie🌏
Participation URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie🌏
Object Scope of the procurement
Title: Expert Advice on Environmental Assessment services
Products/services: Environmental issues consultancy services📦
Short description:
“The Department seeks the provision of competent environmental expertise (e.g. environmental science, ecology, hydrogeology, noise assessment, etc.) to carry...”
Short description
The Department seeks the provision of competent environmental expertise (e.g. environmental science, ecology, hydrogeology, noise assessment, etc.) to carry out an evaluation on Environmental Screening Forms and supporting documentation submitted to the GSRO by Mineral Prospecting Licence holders in relation to the mineral exploration activities within a Prospecting Licence and to report to the GSRO as to whether the proposed exploration activity could be carried out without significant adverse effects on the environment. In addition to propose revisions to the current ‘Exploration Drilling: Guidance on Discharge to Surface and Groundwater’ document in accordance with all relevant legislation.
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Estimated value excluding VAT: EUR 600 000 💰
The Department seeks the provision of competent environmental expertise (e.g. environmental science, ecology, hydrogeology, noise assessment, etc.) to carry out an evaluation on Environmental Screening Forms and supporting documentation submitted to the GSRO by Mineral Prospecting Licence holders in relation to the mineral exploration activities within a Prospecting Licence and to report to the GSRO as to whether the proposed exploration activity could be carried out without significant adverse effects on the environment. In addition to propose revisions to the current ‘Exploration Drilling: Guidance on Discharge to Surface and Groundwater’ document in accordance with all relevant legislation.
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Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Scope of the procurement
Estimated total value excluding VAT: EUR 600 000 💰
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
The time frame below is expressed in number of months.
Description
Duration: 9
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
This contract is subject to renewal ✅ Description
Description of renewals: 3 month extension option subject to a maximum of 1 such extension.
Legal, economic, financial and technical information Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Procedure Type of procedure
Open procedure
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2023-10-30
12:00 📅
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: 3
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2023-10-30
12:30 📅
Complementary information Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
Review body
Name: High Court
Postal town: Dublin
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Source: OJS 2023/S 188-587208 (2023-09-25)