P21076 Dublin and Cork Airport Retail and STEB Bag Tender

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1. At a glance

2. Scope of Work

This procurement seeks a supplier for the provision of retail carrier bags and STEB (Security Tamper Evident Bags) for Dublin and Cork Airport Duty Free. The contractor will act on behalf of daa plc, the Contracting Authority, to supply these items.

The core deliverables include:

• Retail Carrier Bags: A range of branded retail carrier bags for Dublin and Cork Airport Duty Free, as detailed in Volume 2 of the tender documents. This range must include:
• Woven polypropylene reusable carrier bags.
• Luxury paper bags.
• Organic cotton reusable tote bags.
• Material and Sustainability Requirements: All bags must be produced to specified dimensions, materials, and artwork. Sustainability requirements include:
• FSC certified paper for paper bags.
• 100% GOTS certified organic cotton for tote bags.
• Appropriate certification and evidence of compliance must be supplied with each production batch.
• STEB Security Bags: Specifications for STEB Security Bags are included in the documents section of the tender on etenders.
• Declaration of Conformity: Suppliers must provide a complete Declaration of Conformity for every packaging item listed, in compliance with the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) (Regulation (EU) 2025/40).
• Supporting Retail Items: The contracting authority may require supporting retail items such as shop & collect bags, till rolls, cash bags, bottle sleeves, and other items that may arise during the contract duration. Applicants must outline their capability to supply these.
• Artwork Reproduction: Existing full-colour artwork will be provided and must be reproduced to the required quality standards.

The contractor will be responsible for the employment, remuneration, taxes, immigration, and work permits of all personnel engaged for the services. The successful tenderer will also be required to comply with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Environmental and sustainability requirements, including waste management, wastewater discharge, air emissions controls, and environmental permits, are also anticipated. The Contracting Authority implements an Energy Management System ISO 50001, and account shall be taken of energy performance for equipment and services.

3. Background & buyer context

daa plc, formerly Dublin Airport Authority and Aer Rianta, is a major international airport company employing over 3,000 people. Its principal activities include airport development, operation, and management, as well as Irish and international airport retail management and investment. This procurement is initiated to secure a supplier for essential retail and security packaging for the duty-free operations at Dublin and Cork Airports. The RFI process is the initial stage to assess the capacity of potential suppliers to meet the requirements before proceeding to a full Request for Tender (RFT). The contracting authority aims to shortlist between 3 and 6 applicants for the RFT stage.

4. Eligibility & selection criteria

Applicants must satisfy Eligibility Requirements (Step One) and Minimum Requirements (Step Two) to be considered for shortlisting.

• Eligibility Requirements (Step One): Applicants will be deemed ineligible or disqualified if they or their members have been convicted of specific criminal offences (participation in a criminal organisation, corruption, fraud, terrorist offences, money laundering, child labour/trafficking) by final judgment. Ineligibility also applies if an applicant is aware of a breach of tax or social security obligations established by a final decision. Discretionary grounds for ineligibility include failure to comply with environmental, social, and labour law obligations; bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings; grave professional misconduct; agreements distorting competition; conflicts of interest; significant deficiencies in prior contract performance; breach of tax/social security obligations not remedied; serious misrepresentation or withholding of information; or attempting to unduly influence the decision-making process.
• Minimum Requirements (Step Two):
• Financial Robustness and Turnover: The Lead Applicant must be financially robust, demonstrating profitability and cash generation sufficient to service obligations and maintain working capital. This is assessed based on financial statements (profit and loss, balance sheet, cashflow) and other information required in the RFI Questionnaire, including credit rating, legal proceedings, and insurance.
• Turnover Requirement: The Lead Applicant must demonstrate a minimum turnover of €1,600,000 in each of its last three financial years. Applicants can rely on the resources of others to meet this requirement.
• Insurance: Applicants must demonstrate they have or can obtain the following minimum levels of insurance:
• Employers Liability: €13 million with specific indemnity to daa plc.
• Public Liability: Not specified for this tender.
• Product Liability: Not specified for this tender.
• Professional Indemnity: Not specified for this tender.
• Cyber Insurance: Not specified for this tender.
• Motor Insurance: Not specified for this tender.
• Past Experience: Not specified as a minimum requirement in the RFI.
• Personnel: Not specified as a minimum requirement in the RFI.
• Geographic / Facility Constraints: Not specified for this tender.

5. Award criteria & scoring

The RFI evaluation focuses on the capacity of the Applicant to perform the contract. Applicants satisfying Eligibility and Minimum Requirements will have their RFI responses evaluated against Assessment Criteria (Step Three) to receive a ranking. The specific award criteria and scoring will be detailed in the subsequent Request for Tender (RFT) document. The RFI process does not involve presentations; evaluation is based solely on submitted responses.

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