- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1 – Chemical Application - Down / Armagh
- Lot 1 – Chemical Application - Tyrone / Fermanagh
- Lot 1 – Chemical Application - Antrim / Derry
- Lot 2 – Measurement Plots - Down / Armagh
- Lot 2 – Measurement Plots - Tyrone / Fermanagh
- Lot 2 – Measurement Plots - Antrim / Derry
- Lot 3 – Brashing of Inspection Racks - Down / Armagh
- Lot 3 – Brashing of Inspection Racks - Tyrone / Fermanagh
- Lot 3 – Brashing of Inspection Racks - Antrim / Derry
- Lot 4 – Boundary Maintenance - Down / Armagh
- Lot 4 – Boundary Maintenance - Tyrone / Fermanagh
- Lot 4 – Boundary Maintenance - Antrim / Derry
- Lot 5 – Hand Weeding of Competing Vegetation - Down / Armagh
- Lot 5 – Hand Weeding of Competing Vegetation - Tyrone / Fermanagh
- Lot 5 – Hand Weeding of Competing Vegetation - Antrim / Derry
- Lot 6 – Removal of Tree Shelters and Metal Rods - Down / Armagh
- Lot 6 – Removal of Tree Shelters and Metal Rods - Tyrone / Fermanagh
- Lot 6 – Removal of Tree Shelters and Metal Rods - Antrim / Derry
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Inishkeen House, Killyhevlin Ind Estate
Enniskillen
BT74 4EJ
SSDAdmin.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Environment
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
DAERA - FOREST SERVICE - Composite Operations
Reference number
ID 3358980
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 77200000 - Forestry services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,510,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots
18
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 – Chemical Application - Down / Armagh
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77231200 - Forest pest control services
- 77231500 - Forest monitoring or evaluation services
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 77312100 - Weed-killing services
- 45342000 - Erection of fencing
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for one further period of two years
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for one further period of two years
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 – Chemical Application - Tyrone / Fermanagh
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77231200 - Forest pest control services
- 77231500 - Forest monitoring or evaluation services
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 77312100 - Weed-killing services
- 45342000 - Erection of fencing
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for one further period of two years.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for one further period of two years
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 – Chemical Application - Antrim / Derry
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77231200 - Forest pest control services
- 77231500 - Forest monitoring or evaluation services
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 77312100 - Weed-killing services
- 45342000 - Erection of fencing
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for one further period of two years
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for one further period of two years
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 – Measurement Plots - Down / Armagh
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77231200 - Forest pest control services
- 77231500 - Forest monitoring or evaluation services
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 77312100 - Weed-killing services
- 45342000 - Erection of fencing
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for one further period of two years
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for one further period of two years
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 – Measurement Plots - Tyrone / Fermanagh
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77231200 - Forest pest control services
- 77231500 - Forest monitoring or evaluation services
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 77312100 - Weed-killing services
- 45342000 - Erection of fencing
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for one further period of two years
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for one further period of two years
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 – Measurement Plots - Antrim / Derry
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77231200 - Forest pest control services
- 77231500 - Forest monitoring or evaluation services
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 77312100 - Weed-killing services
- 45342000 - Erection of fencing
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for one further period of two years
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for one further period of two years
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 – Brashing of Inspection Racks - Down / Armagh
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77231200 - Forest pest control services
- 77231500 - Forest monitoring or evaluation services
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 77312100 - Weed-killing services
- 45342000 - Erection of fencing
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for one further period of two years
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for one further period of two years
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 – Brashing of Inspection Racks - Tyrone / Fermanagh
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77231200 - Forest pest control services
- 77231500 - Forest monitoring or evaluation services
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 77312100 - Weed-killing services
- 45342000 - Erection of fencing
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for one further period of two years
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for one further period of two years
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 – Brashing of Inspection Racks - Antrim / Derry
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77231200 - Forest pest control services
- 77231500 - Forest monitoring or evaluation services
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 77312100 - Weed-killing services
- 45342000 - Erection of fencing
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for one further period of two years
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for one further period of two years
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4 – Boundary Maintenance - Down / Armagh
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77231200 - Forest pest control services
- 77231500 - Forest monitoring or evaluation services
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 77312100 - Weed-killing services
- 45342000 - Erection of fencing
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for one further period of two years
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for one further period of two years
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4 – Boundary Maintenance - Tyrone / Fermanagh
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77231200 - Forest pest control services
- 77231500 - Forest monitoring or evaluation services
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 77312100 - Weed-killing services
- 45342000 - Erection of fencing
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for one further period of two years
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for one further period of two years
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4 – Boundary Maintenance - Antrim / Derry
Lot No
12
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77231200 - Forest pest control services
- 77231500 - Forest monitoring or evaluation services
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 77312100 - Weed-killing services
- 45342000 - Erection of fencing
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for one further period of two years
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for one further period of two years
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 5 – Hand Weeding of Competing Vegetation - Down / Armagh
Lot No
13
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77231200 - Forest pest control services
- 77231500 - Forest monitoring or evaluation services
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 77312100 - Weed-killing services
- 45342000 - Erection of fencing
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for one further period of two years
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for one further period of two years
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 5 – Hand Weeding of Competing Vegetation - Tyrone / Fermanagh
Lot No
14
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77231200 - Forest pest control services
- 77231500 - Forest monitoring or evaluation services
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 77312100 - Weed-killing services
- 45342000 - Erection of fencing
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for one further period of two years
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for one further period of two years
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 5 – Hand Weeding of Competing Vegetation - Antrim / Derry
Lot No
15
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77231200 - Forest pest control services
- 77231500 - Forest monitoring or evaluation services
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 77312100 - Weed-killing services
- 45342000 - Erection of fencing
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for one further period of two years
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for one further period of two years
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 6 – Removal of Tree Shelters and Metal Rods - Down / Armagh
Lot No
16
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77231200 - Forest pest control services
- 77231500 - Forest monitoring or evaluation services
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 77312100 - Weed-killing services
- 45342000 - Erection of fencing
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for one further period of two years
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for one further period of two years
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 6 – Removal of Tree Shelters and Metal Rods - Tyrone / Fermanagh
Lot No
17
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77231200 - Forest pest control services
- 77231500 - Forest monitoring or evaluation services
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 77312100 - Weed-killing services
- 45342000 - Erection of fencing
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for one further period of two years
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for one further period of two years
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 6 – Removal of Tree Shelters and Metal Rods - Antrim / Derry
Lot No
18
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77231200 - Forest pest control services
- 77231500 - Forest monitoring or evaluation services
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 77312100 - Weed-killing services
- 45342000 - Erection of fencing
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out various services across Forest Service sites in Northern Ireland. The Contract will be subdivided into 18 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 6 Contractors per Lot. NIEA will also be availing of the services provided in Lot 4.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for one further period of two years
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for one further period of two years
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
7 June 2021
Local time
3:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 5 September 2021
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
7 June 2021
Local time
3:30pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Dependant on whether extension periods are offered.
six.3) Additional information
The successful Contractor’s performance on this Contract will be managed as per the specification and regularly monitored (see. Procurement Guidance Note 01/12 - Contract Management - Procedures and Principles). Contractors not delivering on contract. requirements is a serious matter. It means the public purse is not getting what it is paying for. If a contractor fails to reach satisfactory. levels of contract performance they will be given a specified time to improve. If, after the specified time, they still fail to reach satisfactory. levels of contract performance, the matter will be escalated to senior management in CPD for further action. If this occurs and their. performance still does not improve to satisfactory levels within the specified period, it may be regarded as an act of grave professional. misconduct and they may be issued with a Notice of Unsatisfactory Performance and this Contract may be terminated. A central register. of such Notices for supplies and services contracts will be maintained and published on the CPD website. Any contractor in receipt of a. Notice of Unsatisfactory Performance will be required to declare this in future tender submissions for a period of three years from the. date of issue of the Notice. It may also result in the contractor being excluded from all procurement competitions being undertaken by. Centres of Procurement Expertise on behalf of bodies covered by the Northern Ireland Procurement Policy.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The UK does not have any special review body with responsibility for appeal/mediation procedures in public procurement competitions. Any challenges are dealt with by the High Court Commercial Division to which proceedings may be issued regarding alleged breaches of the Public Contracts Regulations.
UK
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
CPD will comply with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (AS AMENDED) and, where. appropriate, will incorporate a standstill period (i.e. a minimum of 10 calendar days) at the point information on the award of contract is. communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide full information on the award decision.