Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2021-02-17
Buyer: Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin
Country: IE
Contract type: Works
Procedure: Restricted procedure
CPV classification: 45000000: Construction work | 45210000: Building construction work | 45300000 | 45310000 | 45330000
Estimated value: 8200000 EUR
Submission deadline: 2021-03-22
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: 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.
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.
Further information relating to this project can be found in the suitability assessment questionnaire and project information memorandum documents attached to this notice.
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.
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3) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers;
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;
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


Award value: 8200000