Tender

DAERA - FOREST SERVICE - Composite Operations

  • Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2021/S 000-009799

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-02adb8

Published 6 May 2021, 10:14am



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

Email

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.

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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.