Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2018-11-16
Buyer: Dublin City Council
Country: IE
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Restricted procedure
CPV classification: 71200000 | 71210000 | 71220000 | 71221000 | 71300000
Estimated value: 140000000 EUR
Submission deadline: 2018-12-17
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: Multi-Party Framework Agreement for Architect Led Integrated Design Team Services for projects within Dublin City Council’s Administrative Area in 2 Lots
The Contracting Authority (Dublin City Council) is seeking to establish a multi-party Framework Agreement in 2 lots for integrated design team services.
— Lot 1: for projects with an estimated construction value up to 15 000 000 EUR. The maximum estimated value of the services over the lifetime of the framework is anticipated to be in the region 7 800 000 EUR. The estimated construction value over the lifetime of the framework is in the region of 60 000 000 EUR to 65 000 000 EUR;
— Lot 2: For projects with an estimated construction value in excess of 15 000 000 EUR. The maximum estimated value of the services over the lifetime of the framework is anticipated to be in the region of 132 000 000 EUR. The estimated construction value over the lifetime of the framework is in the region of 1 100 000 000 EUR.
— Lot 1: For projects with an estimated construction value up to 15 000 000 EUR. The maximum estimated value of the services over the lifetime of the framework is anticipated to be in the region 7 800 000 EUR. The estimated construction value over the lifetime of the framework is in the region of 60 000 000 EUR to 65 000 000 EUR.
The period of the framework agreement will be one (1) year with an option to extend annually up to a maximum of 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.
— Lot 2: For projects with an estimated construction value in excess of 15 000 000 EUR. The maximum estimated value of the services over the lifetime of the framework is anticipated to be in the region of 132 000 000 EUR. The estimated construction value over the lifetime of the framework is in the region of 1 100 000 000 EUR.
The period of the Framework Agreement will be one (1) year with an option to extend annually up to a maximum of 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.
1) Dublin City Council is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2014. If you consider that any of the information supplied by you is either commercially sensitive or confidential in nature, this should be highlighted and the reasons for the sensitivity specified. In such cases, the relevant material, will in response to the FOI request; be examined in the light of the exemptions provided for in the Act;
2) It will be a condition for the award of any contract by Dublin City Council that the successful Tenderer and all sub-contractors (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;
3) 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;
4) 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;
5) Please note also that 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. Dublin City Council will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties;
6) The framework Agreement is primarily for use by the Architects Department but may also be extended for use by other divisions of Dublin City Council as requirements arise;
7) Emailed/faxed/late tenders will not be accepted. Tenderers are asked to include a return address on the packaging;

Eligibility requirements: As per suitability assessment questionnaire.

Award value: 140000000