Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2017-03-16
Buyer: University College Dublin (UCD)
Country: IE
Region: Dublin
Contract type: Works
Procedure: Restricted procedure
CPV classification: 45000000: Construction work | 45112700 | 45210000: Building construction work | 45214000: Construction work for education buildings | 45214300
Estimated value: 25000000 EUR
Submission deadline: 2017-04-18
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: UCD Framework Agreement for Building Construction Works with a Main Contract Value of between 7 500 000 EUR to 25 000 000 EUR.
UCD currently envisages carrying out a number of construction projects that may consist of the construction of new buildings, the extension and/or refurbishment of various existing buildings, with a construction works value of between 7 500 000 EUR to 25 000 000 EUR.
As per QW1 Suitability Assessment questionnaire and associated questionnaire. Candidates must declare that none of the circumstances specified in Directive 2004/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council Article 45 and 51 apply to the applicant.
It is intended that this framework agreement will cover the construction of new buildings, the extension and/or refurbishment of various existing buildings as required by UCD, ranging in size from circa 2,00 m
The works may involve working on or within buildings from single storey up to over five storeys and will generally be of an educational nature, which may include but is not limited to lecture theatres, classrooms, laboratories etc., along with collaborative work spaces, meeting rooms, write-up areas and offices, catering and hospitality facilities, toilets and changing rooms, break-out and social areas, all with associated plant space.
Construction methodologies will vary but will generally be either steel or concrete framed buildings with various facades to include brick/block, precast concrete, framed cladding and glazed/curtain wall facades etc.; roofs and roof finishes to include but not limited to concrete, metal deck, glazed and green roofs and may include an array of PV solar panels or similar equipment; internal walls and partitions, joinery etc.; internal finishes may vary but may include hard tiling, vinyl, carpet, sealer to floors, tiling to walls, painting and decorating throughout (i.e. to walls, joinery, ceilings etc.), suspended and/or, plasterboard ceilings etc.; supply and installation of fixed furniture and fittings, comprising built-in and loose, laboratory benches, equipment etc.
Mechanical and Electrical services installations may include but not limited to fully air conditioned spaces integrated with high end architectural aesthetics, naturally ventilated spaces, mixed mode ventilation systems; dedicated boiler, chiller, hot water generation and air handling plant; connection to district heating; lighting and lighting controls, emergency lighting, general power etc.; new passenger lifts; ICT, security, fire detection and alarm systems; building management system integrated with the campus systems; energy efficiency/sustainability measures.
External services/works may include but not limited to site clearance, site diversions, site setup, diversion of existing site services, construction of new services (i.e. drainage, mains supplies, power and telecom etc.) and tieing into existing services, including district heating. Landscaping, both external and internal which may include refurbishment of existing landscaping and installation of new elements of planting, pavings, roads, parking etc., street furniture and associated services etc.
Subject to planning and funding, it is the intention of the Employer to tender one or more projects, to 6 shortlisted contractors, which will involve the extension to and part refurbishment of an existing building (within the boundaries described above); the tenderer that submits the ‘most economical advantageous’ tender will be awarded the contract and this framework agreement. 3 other tenderers will also be admitted to the framework and invited to tender on subsequent projects. Subject to the above, there is also the potential of two (or more) projects being on site at the same time.

Eligibility requirements: As per QW1 Suitability Assessment questionnaire and associated questionnaire. Candidates must declare that none of the circumstances specified in Directive 2004/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council Article 45 and 51 apply to the applicant. For full details, please refer to contract notice on www.etenders.gov.ie

Award value: 25000000