Public procurement notice: Modification Of A Contract/Concession During Its Term
Published: 2022-06-08
Buyer: IDA Ireland
Country: IE
Contract type: Works
Procedure: Restricted procedure
CPV classification: 45000000: Construction work | 45210000: Building construction work

Technical requirements: The proposed building of 3,009 sqm [gross area] is a part single and part two storey more sophisticated and technically innovative form of advanced technology building. This new project requires key focus on technical integration, which will promote and support Business-2-Business and Business-2-Academic collaboration and the adoption of existing and emerging industry 4.0technologies. The project will house digitised/smart manufacturing technologies and produce significant amounts of data which will require installation of an appropriate IT, mechanical and electrical infrastructure to support. The purpose of the building is to provide industry access to such advanced manufacturing technologies via reconfigurable and flexible space for R&D and training purposes.
The proposed new building is located in a well serviced greenfield site and compliments the existing established landscape treatment on neighbouring sites.
Following the award of the contract to Conack Construction, IDA Ireland ran a separate procurement process for the provision of a digital factory at the Advanced Manufacturing Centre (AMC). This contract was awarded to another contractor. We understand that the initial specifications for the AMC building did not include many elements required to enable integration with the digital factory as the contractor for the digital factory had not yet
been appointed. The contract therefore needs to be amended to incorporate modifications to the mechanical and electrical systems, ICT and building management systems and other building works to enhance the usability and compatibility of the building with the digital factory. The required modifications to the specifications are set out below in further detail:
• Minor alterations to existing room configurations i.e. localised demolition, build out of walls, relocation of existing canteen, installation of glazed screens and barriers.
Install new mechanical ventilation in the new store in the production area and connect to the existing BMS system.
• Review heat gains in some of the rooms where there has been an increase in occupancy and PC equipment.
• Modify the existing supply and extract ductwork branches into some of the rooms on ground and first floor where occupancy levels have increased.
• Minor strip out and alterations of existing services including fire alarm, access control, lighting and lighting control, small power and data, cable containment.
• Ensure proposed works are in line with statutory requirements and the current fire cert parameters.
Nature and extent of the modifications (with indication of possible earlier changes to the contract):
The original contract was subject to an OJEU contract notice and was awarded in accordance with Directive 2014/24/EC. The contract is now being extended with effect from July 2022 until December 2022 in accordance with Article 72(1)(b) of Directive 2014/24/EU. The increase in price will not exceed 50% of the original estimated contract value as set out in the contract notice. Please see proposed changes to the specifications in section VII.1.4.
Technical and economic reasons: the effective integration and operation of the digital factory is highly dependent on the AMC building, eg interconnections with the building's management system, compressed air system and mechanical, electrical and IT installations. Having a contractor familiar with the AMC building infrastructure and operating environment will minimise risks associated with programme delays, budget overruns and technological issues. In addition, if the existing contractor is retained for the additional works, there is a direct
relationship with the design team which means that there are no cross overs of warranties. If a new contractor were to be appointed, there is a risk that the Contracting Authority would not receive the benefit of collateral warranties. Significant inconvenience or substantial duplication of costs: (i) the launch date of October 2022 would likely not be met; (ii) economies of scale and cost savings - real risk that budget will be exceeded.


Winner: Conack Construction