Legal Basis:
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.2)Information about joint procurementThe contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3)CommunicationAdditional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the abovementioned address
I.4)Type of the contracting authorityMinistry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5)Main activityGeneral public services
Section II: Object
II.1)Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)Title:
Request for Tenders for the Supply of Fresh Bread to the Defence Forces
Reference number: PROJ000006066
II.1.2)Main CPV code15811100 Bread
II.1.3)Type of contractSupplies
II.1.4)Short description:
The Minister for Defence on behalf of the Defence Forces (the ‘Contracting Authority’) invites tenders (‘Tenders’) to this request for tenders (‘RFT’) from economic operators (‘Tenderers’) for the supply of the goods as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the ‘Goods’).
In summary, the goods comprise:
The supply of Fresh Bread to the Defence Forces as detailed in Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 of this RFT including bread, scones, buns, finger rolls and breadcrumbs.
II.1.5)Estimated total valueValue excluding VAT: 540 000.00 EUR
II.1.6)Information about lotsThis contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)Description
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)15612500 Bakery products
15810000 Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes
15811000 Bread products
15811200 Rolls
15811500 Prepared bread products
II.2.3)Place of performanceNUTS code: IE Éire / Ireland
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
The Minister for Defence on behalf of the Defence Forces (the ‘Contracting Authority’) invites tenders (‘Tenders’) to this request for tenders (‘RFT’) from economic operators (‘Tenderers’) for the supply of the goods as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the ‘Goods’).
In summary, the goods comprise:
The supply of Fresh Bread to the Defence Forces as detailed in Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 of this RFT including bread, scones, buns, finger rolls and breadcrumbs.
II.2.5)Award criteriaCriteria below
Quality criterion - Name: Tenderer’s proposed contract management plan / Weighting: 100
Quality criterion - Name: Tenderer’s proposed methodology for ensuring continuity of supply and reliable deliveries / Weighting: 100
Quality criterion - Name: Tenderer’s proposals in respect of disaster recovery proposals / Weighting: 100
Quality criterion - Name: Tenderer’s proposals in respect of proposed product traceability / Weighting: 100
Quality criterion - Name: Tenderer’s proposals in respect of goods recalls, client complaints procedure and corrective actions / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: Ultimate cost / Weighting: 500
II.2.6)Estimated valueValue excluding VAT: 540 000.00 EUR
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing systemDuration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10)Information about variantsVariants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)Information about optionsOptions: yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of one (1) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
II.2.13)Information about European Union fundsThe procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)Additional information
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of one (1) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1)Conditions for participation
III.1.1)Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registersList and brief description of conditions:
Please consult the RFT documentation for this competition (RFT186714).
III.1.2)Economic and financial standingList and brief description of selection criteria:
Please consult the RFT documentation for this competition (RFT186714).
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:
Please consult the RFT documentation for this competition (RFT186714).
III.1.3)Technical and professional abilityList and brief description of selection criteria:
Please consult the RFT documentation for this competition (RFT186714).
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:
Please consult the RFT documentation for this competition (RFT186714).
III.2)Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2)Contract performance conditions:
Please consult the RFT documentation for this competition (RFT186714).
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)Description
IV.1.1)Type of procedureOpen procedure
IV.1.3)Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing systemThe procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with a single operator
IV.1.8)Information about the 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 IV.2.2)Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participateDate: 05/05/2021
Local time: 11:00
IV.2.3)Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
IV.2.4)Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted:English
IV.2.6)Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tenderDuration in months: 12 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)Conditions for opening of tendersDate: 05/05/2021
Local time: 11:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)Information about recurrenceThis is a recurrent procurement: no
VI.3)Additional information:
VI.4)Procedures for review
VI.4.1)Review bodyOfficial name: The High Court of Ireland
Town: Dublin
Country: Ireland
Telephone: +353 18866000
VI.4.3)Review procedurePrecise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Please consult your own legal advisors.
VI.5)Date of dispatch of this notice:23/03/2021