Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2019-10-10
Buyer: Dublin City Council
Country: IE
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 66171000 | 71200000 | 71210000 | 71220000 | 71240000
Estimated value: 215000 EUR
Submission deadline: 2019-11-08
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: Provision of Consultancy Services to Dublin City Council in 6 Lots as follows to support a Feasibility Study under the Urban Regeneration Development Fund for Artists Workspaces in Dublin
Dublin City Council proposes to engage in a competitive process for the award of 6 contracts as specified hereunder. Each service provider appointed will be required to work as part of the feasibility team to deliver the objectives set out in Section 2.1. of the tender document. The Lot 5 successful tenderer (building development and project management consultant) will take the lead role in coordinating the team:
The communications consultants will be responsible for a comprehensive communication strategy which will not only engage and consult with local residents, prospective users and other important stakeholders such as Government Agencies, but will also develop a citizen/practitioner led co-design group who will inform and help direct the design of the buildings involved.
The European cultural consultant will provide advice on European best practice and future innovation in the development, investment models and Governance of Artists Work Spaces to the study. They will combine desk research with site visits to achieve the goals. See the tender document for full details, including key deliverables.
The financial consultant will deliver a financial feasibility study as part of the overall feasibility study required and will bring key financial fundamentals to the study/process.
The architectural consultant will provide architectural consultancy services including a technical and compliance overview, a detailed building/construction timeline with detailed drawing and plans and all the information required for quantity surveyor services. Additionally they will liaise with the planning authority.
Dublin City Council, will appoint a contractor or company to provide building development and project management services, as well as the coordination of the various contractors (established by Lots 1-4 and 6 of this tender) who will conduct the research into each area of the report. The project manager appointed will take charge and ensure the delivery of a high-quality feasibility study.
The arts consultant will bring comprehensive knowledge and analysis in relation to the provision of artists workspaces and preferred models of governance to the study. They will provide briefings and informed commentary as part of a multidisciplinary team.
The date and time for opening tenders set out above may change at the discretion of Dublin City Council.
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It will be a condition for the award of any contract by Dublin City Council that the successful tenderer and all subcontractors (if applicable) produce a valid tax clearance certificate from the revenue commissioners in compliance with circular (43) 2006 (or as amended) and that the certificate will be maintained for the duration of the contract and will be on a 12 month basis. In the case of a non-resident tenderer, a statement of suitability from the revenue commissioners will be required.
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Award value: 215000