Provision of Marine Services with respect to supply, installation and servicing of navigation aids in Donegal Bay

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1. At a glance

2. Scope of Work

This tender seeks a contractor to provide marine services for the supply, installation, and servicing of navigation aids within Donegal Bay. The services are specifically required in the approaches to Donegal Town pier and Mullinasole pier.

The scope of work includes:

• Supply of navigation aids: This encompasses providing all necessary component parts for the navigation aids. Specific items mentioned include sinkers, chains, buoys, and lights.
• Installation of navigation aids: The contractor will be responsible for the physical installation of these navigation aids in the specified locations.
• Servicing of navigation aids: Ongoing maintenance and servicing of the installed navigation aids are required. This implies ensuring their continued functionality and readiness.
• Component parts: The contractor must supply component parts such as sinkers, chains, buoys, and lights as part of the overall service provision.
• Geographic focus: The services are to be delivered within Donegal Bay, with particular emphasis on the approaches to Donegal Town pier and Mullinasole pier.
• Contract duration: The initial contract term is for 6 months.
• Extension option: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for a period or periods of up to 12 months, with a maximum of one such extension.

The estimated expenditure for these services over the initial term and any potential extensions is €50,000 (excluding VAT).

3. Background & buyer context

Donegal County Council is procuring these marine services to ensure the proper functioning and maintenance of navigation aids in Donegal Bay. The procurement is being conducted under an open procedure, adhering to the European Union (Award of Public Authority Contracts) Regulations 2016. The estimated value of the contract is €50,000 (excl. VAT) over an initial 6-month term, with an option for a 12-month extension. The Contracting Authority aims to encourage participation by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and encourages larger enterprises to consider how SMEs can be included in their proposals.

4. Eligibility & selection criteria

Bidders must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered:

• Turnover requirement:
• Turnover must have exceeded €500,000 in one of the last three years.
• Pro-rata turnover is acceptable for more recently established firms.
• The firm must have been in existence for at least 6 months.
• Insurance:
• Employer's Liability: €13,000,000 (or €13.5 Million)
• Public Liability: €6,500,000 (or €6.5 Million)
• Product Liability: Not specified for this tender
• Professional Indemnity: Not specified for this tender
• Cyber Liability: Not specified for this tender
• Motor Liability: Not specified for this tender
• Certifications:
• Tenderers are required to provide details of quality assurance certification to ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 standards.
• Past experience:
• Not specified for this tender.
• Personnel:
• CV of the person responsible for managing service provision.
• CVs and qualifications of all personnel providing services.
• A suitably qualified and experienced Electronic Engineer is required for data buoy maintenance.
• A CV for an electrical engineer is required.
• A Data Analyst is required.
• Geographic / facility constraints:
• Insurance policies must include Ireland within their territorial limits and jurisdiction.

5. Award criteria & scoring

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