Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
CPD — Construction Division
303 Airport Road West
Belfast
BT3 9ED
UK
Telephone: +44 2890816555
E-mail: construct.info@finance-ni.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=1788540
Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=1788540
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
DoF:1788540-Pan Government Collaborative Framework Agreement for Ground Investigation Works 2019
Reference number: GGIFC1718
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45111250
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
CPD (acting as the Central Purchasing Body) wishes to appoint Economic Operators (EOs) to enter into a Framework Agreement for provision ground investigation works for public sector bodies in Northern Ireland. Activities required include, but are not limited to; drilling of boreholes, excavation of trail pits, groundwater monitoring, geotechnical and geo-environmental testing, geophysical investigations and production of factual and interpretative reports. Individual works packages pursuant to this framework will be instructed through the issue of Works Orders(WO). The issuing of a WO will constitute the formation of a contract between an individual public sector Contracting Authority and an EO. The value of any single WO will typically range from 2 000 GBP to 40 000 GBP. The value of any single WO will generally be limited to 150 000 GBP. This procurement will be awarded on the basis of MEAT with the price element assessed using mean narrow average. Details will be provided at ITT Stage.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
6 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1: Northern Area — CausewayCoast and Glens; Mid and East Antrim; Antrim and Newtownabbey
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45111250
71510000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
CPD (acting as the Central Purchasing Body) wishes to appoint Economic Operators (EOs) to enter into a Framework Agreement for provision ground investigation works for public sector bodies in Northern Ireland. Activities required include, but are not limited to; drilling of boreholes, excavation of trail pits, groundwater monitoring, geotechnical and geo-environmental testing, geophysical investigations and production of factual and interpretative reports. Individual works packages pursuant to this framework will be instructed through the issue of Works Orders(WO). The issuing of a WO will constitute the formation of a contract between an individual public sector Contracting Authority and an EO. the value of any single WO will typically range from 2 000 GBP to 40 000 GBP. the value of any single WO will generally be limited to 150 000 GBP. This procurement will be awarded on the basis of MEAT with the price element assessed using mean narrow average. Details will be provided at ITT Stage.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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
Lot 1: Northern Area — Causeway and Coast Glens; Mid and East Antrim; Antrim and Newtownabbey. NUTS: UKN04. Estimated value: 375 000 GBP per annum 1 500 000 GBP over 4 year maximum duration.Ground investigation works pursuant to this Agreement will be administered using the NEC3 Engineering and construction short contract conditions.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2: Eastern Area — Lisburnand Castlereagh; Belfast
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71510000
45111250
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
CPD (acting as the Central Purchasing Body) wishes to appoint Economic Operators (EOs) to enter into a Framework Agreement for provision ground investigation works for public sector bodies in Northern Ireland. Activities required include, but are not limited to; drilling of boreholes, excavation of trail pits, groundwater monitoring, geo-technical and geo-environmental testing, geophysical investigations and production of factual and interpretative reports. Individual works packages pursuant to this framework will be instructed through the issue of Works Orders(WO). The issuing of a WO will constitute the formation of a contract between an individual public sector Contracting Authority and an EO. The value of any single WO will typically range from 2 000 GBP to 40 000 GBP. The value of any single WO will generally be limited to 150 000 GBP. This procurement will be awarded on the basis of MEAT with the price element assessed using mean narrow average. Details will be provided at ITT Stage.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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
Lot 2: Eastern Area — Lisburn and Castlereagh; Belfast.NUTS: UKN01. Estimated value: 375 000 GBP per annum 1 500 000 GBP over 4 year maximum duration.Ground investigation works pursuant to this agreement will be administered using the NEC3 engineering and construction short contract conditions.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3: Western Area — MidUlster; Derry and Strabane; Fermanagh and Omagh
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71510000
45111250
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
CPD (acting as the Central Purchasing Body) wishes to appoint Economic Operators (EOs) to enter into a Framework Agreement for provision ground investigation works for public sector bodies in Northern Ireland. Activities required include, but are not limited to; drilling of boreholes, excavation of trail pits, groundwater monitoring, geotechnical and geo-environmental testing, geophysical investigations and production of factual and interpretative reports. Individual works packages pursuant to this framework will be instructed through the issue of Works Orders(WO). The issuing of a WO will constitute the formation of a contract between an individual public sector Contracting Authority and an EO. The value of any single WO will typically range from 2 000 GBP to 40 000 GBP. The value of any single WO will generally be limited to 150 000 GBP. This procurement will be awarded on the basis of MEAT with the price element assessed using mean narrow average. Details will be provided at ITT Stage.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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
Lot 3: Western Area — Mid Ulster; Derry and Strabane; Fermanagh and Omagh. NUTS: UKN05. Estimated value: 375 000 GBP per annum 1 500 000 GBP over 4 year maximum duration .Ground investigation works pursuant to this agreement will be administered using the NEC3 engineering and construction short contract conditions.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4: Southern Area — Armagh,Banbridge and Craigavon; Newry, Mourne and Down; North Down and Ards
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71510000
45111250
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
CPD (acting as the Central Purchasing Body) wishes to appoint Economic Operators (EOs) to enter into a Framework Agreement for provision ground investigation works for public sector bodies in Northern Ireland. Activities required include, but are not limited to; drilling of boreholes, excavation of trail pits, groundwater monitoring, geotechnical and geo-environmental testing, geophysical investigations and production of factual and interpretative reports. Individual works packages pursuant to this framework will be instructed through the issue of Works Orders(WO). The issuing of a WO will constitute the formation of a contract between an individual public sector Contracting Authority and an EO. The value of any single WO will typically range from 2 000 GBP to 40 000 GBP. The value of any single WO will generally be limited to 150 000 GBP. This procurement will be awarded on the basis of MEAT with the price element assessed using Mean Narrow Average. Details will be provided at ITT Stage.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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
Lot 4: Southern Area — Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon; Newry, Mourne and Down; North Down and Ards. NUTS: UKN03. Estimated value: 375 000 GBP per annum 1 500 000 GBP over 4 year maximum duration.Ground investigation works pursuant to this agreement will be administered using the NEC3 engineering and construction short contract conditions.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2018/S 213-487707
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 1
Title: Lot 1: Northern Area — Causeway Coast and Glens; Mid and East Antrim; Antrim and Newtownabbey
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/06/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
WYG Environment Planning Transport Ltd
1 Locksley Business Park, Montgomery Road
Belfast
BT6 9UP
UK
Telephone: +44 1132787111
E-mail: info@wyg.com
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 2
Title: Lot 2: Eastern Area — Lisburn and Castlereagh; Belfast
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/06/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
WYG Environment Planning Transport Ltd
1 Locksley Business Park, Montgomery Road
Belfast
BT6 9UP
UK
Telephone: +44 1132787111
E-mail: info@wyg.com
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 3
Title: Lot 3: Western Area — Mid Ulster; Derry and Strabane; Fermanagh and Omagh
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/06/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
WYG Environment Planning Transport Ltd
1 Locksley Business Park,Montgomery Road
Belfast
BT6 9UP
UK
Telephone: +44 1132787111
E-mail: info@wyg.com
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 4
Title: Lot 4 - Southern Area — Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon; Newry, Mourne and Down; North Down and Ards
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/06/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Causeway Geotech Ltd
8 Drumahiskey Road
Ballymoney
BT53 7QL
UK
Telephone: +44 2827666640
E-mail: paul.dunlop@causewaygeotech.com
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Works expected to be procured using this Framework Agreement are likely to include, but are not limited to, the following activities:
— cable percussion boreholes,
— dynamic sampling boreholes,
— rotary drillholes with and without core recovery in both overburden and hard strata,
— trial pit and trenches,
— sampling and monitoring during intrusive investigation,
— probing and cone penetration testing,
— utility GPR surveys, topographical surveys,
— insitu testing,
— groundwater and ground gas standpipes and post works monitoring,
— surveying exploratory hole locations,
— laboratory based geotechnical testing of soils and groundwater for engineering purposes,
— laboratory based environmental testing of soils, leachates and groundwater,
— provision of full factual and interpretative reports,
— provision of PRA, GQRA, DQRA, remediation strategies and verification reports as per CLR11, and
— procurement and management of specialists such as bore well contractors, specialist probing and geophysical surveying. The list above is only a short form description of the works. The contractor shall provide the works in accordance with the works information. The investigations may be for schemes associated with infrastructure development, buildings, structures, roads, railways, water supply, sewerage schemes and land contamination. CPD, in its capacity as a Central Purchasing Body, is administering this procurement on behalf of the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right
(i) to award one, some, all or no lots;
(ii) not to award any contract/Framework Agreement as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice or to cancel the procurement at any stage; and
(iii) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition and in no circumstances will the Authority be liable for any costs incurred by economic operators or candidates. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly at the sole risk of the economic operator or candidate participating in this procurement process. This project will be used to progress the Government’s wider social, economic and environmental objectives. Whilst it is the Central Purchasing Body's intention to deliver a reasonable number of investigations using this Framework Agreement, No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting Framework Agreement or contract indeed there is no guarantee that any Framework Agreement or contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation etc. will be paid if a contract or Framework Agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Economic operators should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Department of Finance, Construction and Procurement Delivery, Procurement Operations Branch
Belfast
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
This procurement is governed by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and provides for economic operators who have suffered, or who risk suffering, loss, or damage, as a consequence of an alleged breach of the duty owed in accordance with Regulation 91 to start proceedings in the High Court. A standstill period will commence at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide information on the award decision.The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into. Any proceedings relating to any perceived non-compliance with the relevant law must be started within 30 days, beginning with the date when the economic operator first knew, or ought to have known that grounds for starting the proceedings had arisen. (A court may extend the time limit to 3 months, where the court considers that there is a good reason for doing so.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
21/06/2019