Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2019-06-04
Buyer: Electricity Supply Board (ESB)
Country: IE
Contract type: Works
Procedure: Negotiated procedure
CPV classification: 09330000: Solar energy | 31200000 | 31400000 | 31600000 | 45251100: Construction work for power stations
Submission deadline: 2019-07-05
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: ESB intends to procure works, supplies and services through a Framework Agreement related to Electrical Balance of Plant (EBOP) for energy projects, including but not limited to solar farms, battery storage, wind farms, energy from waste, gas turbine or other energy projects acquired or built during the term of the Framework, including Joint Venture or subsidiary developments.
ESB is seeking expressions of interest for works, supplies and services through a Framework Agreement related to Electrical Balance of Plant (EBOP) for energy projects, including but not limited to solar farms, battery storage, wind farms, energy from waste, gas turbine or other energy projects acquired or built during the term of the Framework, including Joint Venture or subsidiary developments.
ESB plans to develop the projects commencing in 2019, through a pipeline of greenfield projects which are currently going through the consenting process. The size of individual projects is expected to typically range between 5MW and 100MW, although some projects could be outside this range. The location of these proposed projects is expected to be on the Island of Ireland. Typically the scope of work for this Framework shall include the design, procurement and installation for the following non-exhaustive list, however tenders should note that the detailed scope and contracting strategy for each project will be determined at the mini-tender stage:
23) Fulfilling role of PSCS or principal contractor during all or part of the works, which may include other parties on site;
Some post construction works/services during the project operational phase may also be included in the framework scope.
As stated in Pre-Qualification Information memorandum available on request from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 151835
This procurement competition is intended to establish a multi-party Framework Agreement. It is expected that the framework will contain seven (7) suitably qualified service providers. The Framework term will compromise of a five (5) year initial term, with the option, at the contracting entity's own discretion, to extend up to a maximum of a further 3 years.
As stated in Pre-Qualification Information Memorandum available on request from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 151835.
It is our intention to use the Irish Government Procurement portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) for this competition (e-Tenders Ref No 151835). Registration is free of charge. Interested parties must register their interest for the PQQ on the eTenders website. Once you have registered your interest please forward a message in eTenders to request the PQQ documentation and the documentation will then be forwarded to you. All information relating to and including the pre-qualification documents, any clarifications and changes will be issued/published via this portal. Please note that a clarification log will be added to the PQQ documentation to record clarification queries received and the responses. You should check the log regularly for updates. The contracting entity will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties. Further information on this procurement competition is set out in the Pre-Qualification documentation available on request.

Eligibility requirements: As stated in Pre-Qualification Information Memorandum available on request from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 151835.