Provision of operation and management services for Wicklow Gaol and its associated facilities. Initial contract: 2 years

The Contracting Authority (CA) proposes to engage in a competitive process for the establishment of a Single-Party Framework Agreement for the provision of operation and management services for Wicklow Gaol and its associated facilities. The initial contract under the framework will be for a period of two years. A framework …

CPV: 75124000 Usługi administracyjne w zakresie rekreacji, kultury i religii, 75125000 Usługi administracyjne związane z turystyką, 92500000 Usługi świadczone przez biblioteki, archiwa, muzea i inne usługi kulturalne, 92521000 Usługi świadczone przez muzea, 92521100 Usługi wystawowe świadczone przez muzea, 98000000 Inne usługi komunalne, socjalne i osobiste
Termin:
11 lipca 2025 00:00
Rodzaj terminu:
Złożenie oferty
Miejsce wykonania:
Provision of operation and management services for Wicklow Gaol and its associated facilities. Initial contract: 2 years
Miejsce udzielenia zamówienia:
Wicklow County Council
Numer nagrody:
0

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Wicklow County Council
Legal type of the buyer : Local authority
Activity of the contracting authority : Economic affairs

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Provision of operation and management services for Wicklow Gaol and its associated facilities. Initial contract: 2 years
Description : The Contracting Authority (CA) proposes to engage in a competitive process for the establishment of a Single-Party Framework Agreement for the provision of operation and management services for Wicklow Gaol and its associated facilities. The initial contract under the framework will be for a period of two years. A framework agreement constitutes a means of establishing the overall terms and conditions under which individual contracts may (but are not guaranteed to) be awarded over a specified period. In a single-party framework, the appointed framework member is not required to re-compete for subsequent contracts. It is emphasised that the establishment of a framework agreement does not guarantee the purchase of any specific quantity of services from the successful Tenderer. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to operate outside of the framework should it determine that better value for money can be achieved elsewhere. Notwithstanding this, the framework approach is being adopted to leverage efficiencies and maximise cost-effectiveness over the life of the agreement. Wicklow County Council intends to establish the framework to cover all aspects of the operation and management of Wicklow Gaol, including but not limited to the main Gaol complex, exhibition areas, café, and associated external spaces. The successful Tenderer will be awarded an initial contract of two years, with the possibility of further contracts being awarded under the framework in line with performance and evolving strategic needs. The framework agreement will run for a period of four years, subject to mutual agreement and satisfactory performance. The scope of services is strategic and wide-ranging, encompassing: • Full day-to-day operation of Wicklow Gaol; • Delivery of a high-quality visitor experience; • Strategic development of tours, events, and programming; • Marketing and promotional activity; • Financial and resource management; • Operation and management of the on-site café (including subcontracting, where relevant); • Community engagement initiatives; • Recruitment, training, and management of staff; • Compliance with the Conservation Management Plan and all relevant heritage and regulatory obligations. The successful operator will be expected to work in close collaboration with Wicklow County Council, Fáilte Ireland, the Board of Wicklow Gaol, and other relevant stakeholders to achieve shared objectives for tourism and cultural development in the region. Any contracts awarded under the framework will detail the relevant performance requirements, governance arrangements, profit-sharing mechanisms, and reporting obligations for the period of the call-off.
Procedure identifier : d5c85744-8b46-444c-a6cf-8e809a7a49c8
Type of procedure : Restricted
The procedure is accelerated : no
Justification for the accelerated procedure :
Main features of the procedure :

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 92500000 Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 92521100 Museum-exhibition services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 92521000 Museum services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 98000000 Other community, social and personal services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 75125000 Administrative services related to tourism affairs
Additional classification ( cpv ): 75124000 Administrative recreational, cultural and religious services

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Mid-East ( IE062 )
Country : Ireland

2.1.3 Value

Maximum value of the framework agreement : 221 000 Euro

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0001

Title : Provision of operation and management services for Wicklow Gaol and its associated facilities. Initial contract: 2 years
Description : The Contracting Authority (CA) proposes to engage in a competitive process for the establishment of a Single-Party Framework Agreement for the provision of operation and management services for Wicklow Gaol and its associated facilities. The initial contract under the framework will be for a period of two years. A framework agreement constitutes a means of establishing the overall terms and conditions under which individual contracts may (but are not guaranteed to) be awarded over a specified period. In a single-party framework, the appointed framework member is not required to re-compete for subsequent contracts. It is emphasised that the establishment of a framework agreement does not guarantee the purchase of any specific quantity of services from the successful Tenderer. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to operate outside of the framework should it determine that better value for money can be achieved elsewhere. Notwithstanding this, the framework approach is being adopted to leverage efficiencies and maximise cost-effectiveness over the life of the agreement. Wicklow County Council intends to establish the framework to cover all aspects of the operation and management of Wicklow Gaol, including but not limited to the main Gaol complex, exhibition areas, café, and associated external spaces. The successful Tenderer will be awarded an initial contract of two years, with the possibility of further contracts being awarded under the framework in line with performance and evolving strategic needs. The framework agreement will run for a period of four years, subject to mutual agreement and satisfactory performance. The scope of services is strategic and wide-ranging, encompassing: • Full day-to-day operation of Wicklow Gaol; • Delivery of a high-quality visitor experience; • Strategic development of tours, events, and programming; • Marketing and promotional activity; • Financial and resource management; • Operation and management of the on-site café (including subcontracting, where relevant); • Community engagement initiatives; • Recruitment, training, and management of staff; • Compliance with the Conservation Management Plan and all relevant heritage and regulatory obligations. The successful operator will be expected to work in close collaboration with Wicklow County Council, Fáilte Ireland, the Board of Wicklow Gaol, and other relevant stakeholders to achieve shared objectives for tourism and cultural development in the region. Any contracts awarded under the framework will detail the relevant performance requirements, governance arrangements, profit-sharing mechanisms, and reporting obligations for the period of the call-off.
Internal identifier : 0

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 92500000 Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 92521100 Museum-exhibition services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 92521000 Museum services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 98000000 Other community, social and personal services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 75125000 Administrative services related to tourism affairs
Additional classification ( cpv ): 75124000 Administrative recreational, cultural and religious services

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Mid-East ( IE062 )
Country : Ireland
Additional information : Mid East Sub Region

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 01/10/2025
Duration : 2 Year

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 221 000 Euro

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
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

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available : English

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 11/07/2025 00:00 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : no
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 5
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 : NA
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : Wicklow County Council -
Organisation receiving requests to participate : Wicklow County Council -
Organisation processing tenders : Wicklow County Council -

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Wicklow County Council
Registration number : IE0015233H
Postal address : County Buildings, Station Road, Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow
Town : Wicklow Town
Postcode : A67 FW96
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Mid-East ( IE062 )
Country : Ireland
Telephone : 040420100
Internet address : https://www.wicklow.ie/
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents
Organisation receiving requests to participate
Organisation processing tenders

8.1 ORG-0002

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-0003

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
Notice information
Notice identifier/version : 3ba1f3df-4307-4bd6-a1ca-051e94bf3422 - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 20/06/2025 12:28 +01:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00403455-2025
OJ S issue number : 118/2025
Publication date : 24/06/2025