Valuation Services for the Carrick On Shannon Flood Relief Scheme

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1. At a glance

2. Scope of Work

This tender seeks valuation services for land and property acquisition related to the Carrick On Shannon Flood Relief Scheme. The contract duration is three years, with a potential for one-year extensions, up to a maximum of four additional years. The services encompass the valuation of land and property required for the scheme, including the assessment of compensation claims.

Key activities and requirements include:

• Valuation of Land and Property: Providing expert valuations for all land and property that needs to be acquired for the flood relief scheme.
• Compensation Assessment: Assessing compensation claims arising from the compulsory acquisition of land. This includes evaluating the impact of the scheme on farm holdings.
• Negotiation Support: Assisting in the negotiation of compensation settlements with landowners.
• Assessment and Arbitration Hearings: Preparing for and attending Assessment Hearings under the December 2001 Agreement and/or Arbitration Hearings, as required by the contract.
• Project Management: Developing and adhering to a project delivery programme that includes tasks such as preparing valuations, assessing claims, meeting landowners and valuers, making offers, reaching agreements, and liaising with the Contracting Authority and any appointed agents.
• Reporting and Documentation: Providing all necessary documentation, including valuations, claim assessments, and reports, in accordance with the contract specifications.
• Liaison: Maintaining communication with Leitrim County Council and any other appointed agents throughout the project lifecycle.
• Programme Milestones: Adhering to specified programme milestones, such as the anticipated Serve Notice to Treat (April 2026), completion of claim receipts, submission of offers, and completion of agreements.

The scope requires a detailed understanding of Irish land acquisition law, compulsory purchase order procedures, and compensation assessment principles. Tenderers must demonstrate experience in risk assessment for cost estimating within their approach.

3. Background & buyer context

Leitrim County Council is procuring valuation services for the Carrick On Shannon Flood Relief Scheme. This procurement is necessary to facilitate the acquisition of land and property required for the successful implementation of the flood relief project. The scheme's layout drawings and a CPO (Compulsory Purchase Order) schedule are provided as part of the tender information pack, indicating the project's advanced stage. The procurement aligns with the Council's commitment to infrastructure development and flood risk management within the region. No incumbent provider is explicitly mentioned.

4. Eligibility & selection criteria

Tenderers must meet specific minimum requirements to be considered for evaluation. Failure to comply with these criteria will result in exclusion.

• Turnover requirement: Not specified for this tender.
• Insurance: The successful tenderer must hold the following insurances for the term of the Services Contract:
• Employer’s Liability: €13m
• Public Liability: €6.5m
• Professional Indemnity: €1m
• Product Liability: n/a
• Certifications: Tenderers must provide evidence of enrolment on a relevant Professional or Trade Register.
• Past experience:
• Must have provided land and property valuation services in respect of at least one national road project Compulsory Purchase Order where the total land acquisition value was greater than €1 million, including assessment of claims.
• Must demonstrate successful delivery of services similar to those sought within the past three years.
• Personnel:
• Managerial Personnel:
• A Director who is head of the Company, head of a discipline, or head of a regional office.
• Must hold a Level 8 qualification recognised by HETAC (or equivalent) in Property Studies or an equivalent discipline.
• Must have at least 7 years of experience in property valuation.
• Must have at least 5 years of experience in assessing compensation for compulsory land acquisition on national road projects where the total land acquisition value exceeded €1 million.
• Must have experience in both Assessment and Arbitration land acquisition processes within the last five years.
• Key Personnel:
• Must hold a Level 8 qualification recognised by HETAC (or equivalent) in Property Studies or an equivalent discipline.
• Must have at least 5 years of experience in property valuation.
• Must have at least 3 years of experience in assessing compensation for compulsory land acquisition on national road projects where the total land acquisition value exceeded €1 million.
• Must have experience in both Assessment and Arbitration land acquisition processes within the last five years.
• Geographic / facility constraints: Not specified for this tender.

5. Award criteria & scoring

The contract will be awarded to the highest-ranked tender based on a combination of quality and price.

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