Concession award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
authority/entity
I.1) Name and addresses
CPD — Supplies and Services Division
303 Airport Road West
Belfast
BT3 9ED
UK
Contact person: sharon.smythfinance-ni.gov.uk
E-mail: ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Recreation, culture and religion
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
DfC National Museums NI Hospitality Services
Reference number: ID1936398
II.1.2) Main CPV code
55330000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The National Museums NI (NMNI) wishes to contract with external partners to expand the events and hospitality offerings across all its sites. This is an exciting opportunity for hospitality experts to partner with NMNI to deliver improved visitor experiences and help sustain NI Museums by providing a valuable funding stream. The contract is divided into 2 lots. One lot covering hospitality and events at the Ulster Museum and the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum and the second lot covering events and hospitality at the American Folk Museum (Omagh). Tenderers may bid for one or both lots. It is envisaged that Lot 2 will commence services on 1.6.2019 and Lot 1 will commence services on 1.3.2019.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
4 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
55500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
Main site or place of performance:
Omagh
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The National Museums NI (NMNI) wishes to contract with external partners to expand the events and hospitality offerings across all its sites. This is an exciting opportunity for hospitality experts to partner with NMNI to deliver improved visitor experiences and help sustain NI Museums by providing a valuable funding stream. The contract is divided into 2 lots. One lot covering hospitality and events at the Ulster Museum and the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum and the second lot covering events and hospitality at the American Folk Museum (Omagh). Tenderers may bid for one or both lots. It is envisaged that Lot 2 will commence services on 1.6.2019 and Lot 1 will commence services on 1.3.2019.
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 39
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
This concession is for a period of 3 years and 3 months with the option to extend for 2 further years. This lot was awarded 3 months earlier than lot 2 as there was no TUPE implications for Lot 1.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
55500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The National Museums NI (NMNI) wishes to contract with external partners to expand the events and hospitality offerings across all its sites. This is an exciting opportunity for hospitality experts to partner with NMNI to deliver improved visitor experiences and help sustain NI Museums by providing a valuable funding stream. The contract is divided into 2 lots. One lot covering hospitality and events at the Ulster Museum and the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum and the second lot covering events and hospitality at the American Folk Museum (Omagh). Tenderers may bid for one or both lots. It is envisaged that Lot 2 will commence services on 1.6.2019 and Lot 1 will commence services on 1.3.2019.
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 36
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
This concession is for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for 2 further years.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Form of procedure
Award procedure with prior publication of a concession notice
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2018/S 240-549209
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Lot 1
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/03/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Now Project
428 Springfield Road
Belfast
BT12 7DU
UK
Telephone: +44 2890436400
E-mail: tracy.croft@nowgroup.org
NUTS: UKN06
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the concession and main financing terms (excluding VAT)
Total value of the concession/lot:
1 000 000.00
GBP
Any other details relevant to the value of the concession according to Art. 8(3) of the directive:
The value of this concession contract is the estimated total turnover of the concessionaire generated over the duration of the contract, net of value added tax. The intention of the contract is to maximise the potential revenue on this site and therefore this estimated may increase of the lifetime of the contract.
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Lot 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
05/03/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Compass Contract Services U.K. Ltd
1 Cromac Quay
Belfast
BT7 2JD
UK
Telephone: +44 1214575000
E-mail: belfastofficemanager@compass-group.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the concession and main financing terms (excluding VAT)
Total value of the concession/lot:
3 000 000.00
GBP
Any other details relevant to the value of the concession according to Art. 8(3) of the directive:
The value of this concession contract is the estimated total turnover of the concessionaire generated over the duration of the contract, net of value added tax. The intention of the contract is to maximise the potential revenue on this site and therefore this estimated may increase of the lifetime of the contract.
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
A standstill period was incorporated (where appropriate) at the point information was communicated to tenderers. This notification provided full information on the award decision. The standstill period, was for the minimum 10 calendar days providing time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract was entered into. The Public Contracts Regulations 2006 (SI 2006 No 5) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (Northern Ireland).
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/04/2019