Provision of Utility Investigation Surveys for BusConnects Cork (South-East) and Framework Agreement for the Provision of Utility Investigation Surveys for BusConnects Regional Cities Projects

The National Transport Authority (“NTA”) is progressing with BusConnects Cork, a major investment programme to improve public transport in Cork City. The aim of BusConnects Cork is to deliver an enhanced bus system that is better for the city, its people and the environment. BusConnects Cork is designed to provide …

CPV: 45000000 Строителни и монтажни работи, 45100000 Работи по подготовка на строителната площадка, 45111250 Работи, свързани с геотехнически проучвания, 45200000 Строителни и монтажни работи на сгради и строителни съоръжения или на части от тях, 65000000 Обществени услуги, 71000000 Архитектурни, строителни, инженерни и инспекционни услуги, 71300000 Инженерни услуги в строителството, 71510000 Проучвателни услуги по избора на участъка за строеж, 71530000 Строителни консултантски услуги
Място на изпълнение:
Provision of Utility Investigation Surveys for BusConnects Cork (South-East) and Framework Agreement for the Provision of Utility Investigation Surveys for BusConnects Regional Cities Projects
Издаващ орган:
National Transport Authority_1149
Номер на наградата:
AUG4216414-2024

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : National Transport Authority_1149
Legal type of the buyer : Body governed by public law
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services
Activity of the contracting entity : Urban railway, tramway, trolleybus or bus services

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Provision of Utility Investigation Surveys for BusConnects Cork (South-East) and Framework Agreement for the Provision of Utility Investigation Surveys for BusConnects Regional Cities Projects
Description : The National Transport Authority (“NTA”) is progressing with BusConnects Cork, a major investment programme to improve public transport in Cork City. The aim of BusConnects Cork is to deliver an enhanced bus system that is better for the city, its people and the environment. BusConnects Cork is designed to provide a better, more reliable and more efficient bus service for everyone in addition to providing safe cycling and enhanced pedestrian facilities along key routes. This tender competition was for the Provision of Utility Investigation Surveys for BusConnects Cork (South-East). The most economically advantageous tenderer was Apex Surveys Ltd. The duration of this contract shall be until the completion of the works. The estimated value of this contract is €178,000; however, the NTA reserves the right to spend up to €321,000. Following the assessment of tenders, the NTA has entered into the Multi-Party Framework Agreement with three (3) participants, with that number meeting the minimum quality criteria. Those participants are Apex Surveys Ltd, TST Engineering Ltd and Precision Utility Mapping Ireland. The initial term of the Framework Agreement shall be four (4) years with the option for the NTA to extend on an annual basis for a further four (4) years. The maximum term of the Framework Agreement is eight (8) years. The estimated value of the Framework Agreement is €18,500,000; however, the NTA reserves the right to spend up to €38,750,000 over its maximum term of eight (8) years. The NTA intends to use this Framework for future Utility Investigation Works on other BusConnects Regional Cities Projects. In addition, the NTA reserves the right to utilise this Framework for other projects undertaken by the NTA including, but not limited to, bus depots, other bus infrastructure, park and ride infrastructure, BusConnects Dublin and road schemes.
Procedure identifier : 0fae2fa7-7e9a-428a-b254-19ddcd5277c2
Previous notice : 6fa8ff30-43df-42ca-8ef3-ce673bac8ddc-01
Type of procedure : Open
The procedure is accelerated : no

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Works
Main classification ( cpv ): 45111250 Ground investigation work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71510000 Site-investigation services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71000000 Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 65000000 Public utilities
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45000000 Construction work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45100000 Site preparation work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45200000 Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71300000 Engineering services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71530000 Construction consultancy services

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : South-East ( IE052 )
Country : Ireland

2.1.3 Value

Maximum value of the framework agreement : 38 750 000 Euro

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/25/EU

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0001

Title : Provision of Utility Investigation Surveys for BusConnects Cork (South-East) and Framework Agreement for the Provision of Utility Investigation Surveys for BusConnects Regional Cities Projects
Description : The National Transport Authority (“NTA”) is progressing with BusConnects Cork, a major investment programme to improve public transport in Cork City. The aim of BusConnects Cork is to deliver an enhanced bus system that is better for the city, its people and the environment. BusConnects Cork is designed to provide a better, more reliable and more efficient bus service for everyone in addition to providing safe cycling and enhanced pedestrian facilities along key routes. This tender competition was for the Provision of Utility Investigation Surveys for BusConnects Cork (South-East). The most economically advantageous tenderer was Apex Surveys Ltd. The duration of this contract shall be until the completion of the works. The estimated value of this contract is €178,000; however, the NTA reserves the right to spend up to €321,000. Following the assessment of tenders, the NTA has entered into the Multi-Party Framework Agreement with three (3) participants, with that number meeting the minimum quality criteria. Those participants are Apex Surveys Ltd, TST Engineering Ltd and Precision Utility Mapping Ireland. The initial term of the Framework Agreement shall be four (4) years with the option for the NTA to extend on an annual basis for a further four (4) years. The maximum term of the Framework Agreement is eight (8) years. The estimated value of the Framework Agreement is €18,500,000; however, the NTA reserves the right to spend up to €38,750,000 over its maximum term of eight (8) years. The NTA intends to use this Framework for future Utility Investigation Works on other BusConnects Regional Cities Projects. In addition, the NTA reserves the right to utilise this Framework for other projects undertaken by the NTA including, but not limited to, bus depots, other bus infrastructure, park and ride infrastructure, BusConnects Dublin and road schemes.
Internal identifier : 0

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Works
Main classification ( cpv ): 45111250 Ground investigation work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71510000 Site-investigation services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71000000 Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 65000000 Public utilities
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45000000 Construction work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45100000 Site preparation work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45200000 Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71300000 Engineering services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71530000 Construction consultancy services

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : South-East ( IE052 )
Country : Ireland
Additional information :

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 38 750 000 Euro

5.1.6 General information

Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : No strategic procurement

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Information about review deadlines : As set out in theThe European Communities (Award of Contracts By Utility Undertakings) (Review Procedures) Regulations 2010 (SI 130 and 131 of 2010), as amended by the European Communities (Award of Contracts By Utility Undertakings) (Review Procedures)(Amendment) Regulations 2015 (SI 192 and 293 of 2010) and the European Communities (Award of Contracts by Utility Undertakings) (Review Procedures) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (SI 328 of 2017).

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, with reopening of competition
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : The High Court of Ireland
Information about review deadlines : As set out in theThe European Communities (Award of Contracts By Utility Undertakings) (Review Procedures) Regulations 2010 (SI 130 and 131 of 2010), as amended by the European Communities (Award of Contracts By Utility Undertakings) (Review Procedures)(Amendment) Regulations 2015 (SI 192 and 293 of 2010) and the European Communities (Award of Contracts by Utility Undertakings) (Review Procedures) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (SI 328 of 2017).
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure : National Transport Authority_1149
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : National Transport Authority_1149

6. Results

Maximum value of the framework agreements in this notice : 38 750 000 Euro
Approximate value of the framework agreements : 18 500 000 Euro

6.1 Result lot ldentifier : LOT-0001

At least one winner was chosen.
Framework agreement :
Maximum value of the framework agreement : 38 750 000 Euro
Re-estimated value of the framework agreement : 18 500 000 Euro

6.1.2 Information about winners

Winner :
Official name : Precision Utility Mapping Ireland
Tender :
Tender identifier : 000075985
Identifier of lot or group of lots : LOT-0001
The tender is a variant : no
Subcontracting : No
Contract information :
Identifier of the contract : 421667
Date on which the winner was chosen : 20/02/2025
Date of the conclusion of the contract : 03/04/2025
Winner :
Official name : TST Engineering Ltd_42707
Tender :
Tender identifier : 000075922
Identifier of lot or group of lots : LOT-0001
The tender is a variant : no
Subcontracting : No
Contract information :
Identifier of the contract : 421668
Date on which the winner was chosen : 20/02/2025
Date of the conclusion of the contract : 03/04/2025
Winner :
Official name : Apex Surveys
Tender :
Tender identifier : 000075915
Identifier of lot or group of lots : LOT-0001
The tender is a variant : no
Subcontracting : No
Contract information :
Identifier of the contract : 421666
Date on which the winner was chosen : 20/02/2025
Date of the conclusion of the contract : 03/04/2025

6.1.4 Statistical information

Received tenders or requests to participate :
Type of received submissions : Tenders submitted electronically
Number of tenders or requests to participate received : 5

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : National Transport Authority_1149
Registration number : 0000
Postal address : Haymarket House Smithfield Dublin 7
Town : Dublin
Postcode : D07 CF98
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Telephone : 01 879 8300
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Precision Utility Mapping Ireland
Registration number : 602381
Postal address : RATHMALE
Town : Limerick
Postcode : V94W5F6
Country subdivision (NUTS) : South-West ( IE053 )
Country : Ireland
Telephone : 0876121246
Internet address : www.precision-um.ie
Roles of this organisation :
Tenderer
Winner of these lots : LOT-0001

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : TST Engineering Ltd_42707
Registration number : 0
Postal address : F11 Riverview Business Park, Nangor Rd
Town : Dublin
Postcode : D12 XD61
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Telephone : 01 5373905
Internet address : www.tstemgineering.com
Roles of this organisation :
Tenderer
Winner of these lots : LOT-0001

8.1 ORG-0004

Official name : Apex Surveys
Registration number : 157296
Postal address : Unit 78, Dunboyne Business Park
Town : Dunboyne
Postcode : A86 K795
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Mid-East ( IE062 )
Country : Ireland
Telephone : 01 6910156
Roles of this organisation :
Tenderer
Winner of these lots : LOT-0001

8.1 ORG-0005

Official name : The High Court of Ireland
Registration number : The High Court of Ireland
Department : The High Court of Ireland
Postal address : Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
Town : Dublin
Postcode : D07 WDX8
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Telephone : +353 1 8886000
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

8.1 ORG-0006

Official name : European Dynamics S.A.
Registration number : 002024901000
Department : European Dynamics S.A.
Town : Athens
Postcode : 15125
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Βόρειος Τομέας Αθηνών ( EL301 )
Country : Greece
Telephone : +30 2108094500
Roles of this organisation :
TED eSender

11. Notice information

11.1 Notice information

Notice identifier/version : 609e5f7a-092f-4fbd-a8ca-2d4a3cf7d379 - 01
Form type : Result
Notice type : Contract or concession award notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 07/07/2025 10:44 +01:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English

11.2 Publication information

Notice publication number : 00444209-2025
OJ S issue number : 128/2025
Publication date : 08/07/2025