United Kingdom-Belfast: DfI Roads and Rivers — Supply and Delivery of Ready Mixed Concrete and Mortars

Type of document: Invitation to tender
Country: United Kingdom
OJEU Ref: (2019/S 043-097271/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Regulation of procurement: EU – with participation by GPA countries
Type of bid required: Global bid

Contract notice
Supplies

Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Department for Infrastructure
Postal address: Clarence Court Adelaide Street
Town: Belfast
Postal code: BT2 8GB
Country: United Kingdom
Email: pb2@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address:
Address of the buyer profile:
Official name: Department for Infrastructure
Postal address: Clarence Court Adelaide Street
Town: Belfast
Postal code: BT2 8GB
Country: United Kingdom
Email: pb2@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address:
Address of the buyer profile:

I.2) Joint Procurement:
The contract involves joint procurement
The contract is awarded by central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge,at:
Additional information can be obtained from:
the above mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted:
electronically via:
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available.
Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible,free of charge,at:
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: DfI Roads and Rivers — Supply and Delivery of Ready Mixed Concrete and Mortars

Reference number: CfT:2004094
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 44114100
II.1.3) Type of contract: Supplies
II.1.4) Short Description: DfI Roads and Rivers wishes to appoint a number of Contractors to supply and deliver a variety of ready mixed concrete products.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 500000.00 Currency: GBPII.1.6) Information about lots:
The contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots:9
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title: Zone 1 — Causeway Coast and Glens

Lot No:1
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
44114200, 44111800

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
DfI Roads and Rivers wishes to appoint a number of Contractors to supply and deliver a variety of ready mixed concrete products.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewalyes Description of renewals:There are options to extend for a further 2 periods of 1 year each.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
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: The estimated total contract value for all Lots is 500 000 GBP (II.1.5) however actual spend during the life of the contract may be in the range of 400 000 GBP to 750 000 GBP.

II.2.1) Title: Zone 2 — Mid, East, Antrim and Newtownabbey

Lot No:2
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
44114200, 44111800

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
DfI Roads and Rivers wishes to appoint a number of Contractors to supply and deliver a variety of ready mixed concrete products.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewalyes Description of renewals:There are options to extend for a further 2 periods of 1 year each.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
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: The estimated total contract value for all Lots is 500 000 GBP (II.1.5) however actual spend during the life of the contract may be in the range of 400 000 GBP to 750 000 GBP.

II.2.1) Title: Zone 3 — Belfast, Lisburn and Castlereagh

Lot No:3
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
44114200, 44111800

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
DfI Roads and Rivers wishes to appoint a number of Contractors to supply and deliver a variety of ready mixed concrete products.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewalyes Description of renewals:There are options to extend for a further 2 periods of 1 year each.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
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: The estimated total contract value for all Lots is 500 000 GBP (II.1.5) however actual spend during the life of the contract may be in the range of 400 000 GBP to 750 000 GBP.

II.2.1) Title: Zone 4 – North Down and Ards

Lot No:4
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
44114200, 44111800

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
DfI Roads and Rivers wishes to appoint a number of Contractors to supply and deliver a variety of ready mixed concrete products.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewalyes Description of renewals:There are options to extend for a further 2 periods of 1 year each.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
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: The estimated total contract value for all Lots is 500 000 GBP (II.1.5) however actual spend during the life of the contract may be in the range of 400 000 GBP to 750 000 GBP.

II.2.1) Title: Zone 5 – Newry, Mourne and Down

Lot No:5
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
44114200, 44111800

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
DfI Roads and Rivers wishes to appoint a number of Contractors to supply and deliver a variety of ready mixed concrete products.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewalyes Description of renewals:There are options to extend for a further 2 periods of 1 year each.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
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: The estimated total contract value for all Lots is 500 000 GBP (II.1.5) however actual spend during the life of the contract may be in the range of 400 000 GBP to 750 000 GBP.

II.2.1) Title: Zone 6 – Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon

Lot No:6
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
44114200, 44111800

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
DfI Roads and Rivers wishes to appoint a number of Contractors to supply and deliver a variety of ready mixed concrete products.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewalyes Description of renewals:There are options to extend for a further 2 periods of 1 year each.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
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: The estimated total contract value for all Lots is 500 000 GBP (II.1.5) however actual spend during the life of the contract may be in the range of 400 000 GBP to 750 000 GBP.

II.2.1) Title: Zone 7 – Mid Ulster

Lot No:7
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
44114200, 44111800

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
DfI Roads and Rivers wishes to appoint a number of Contractors to supply and deliver a variety of ready mixed concrete products.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewalyes Description of renewals:There are options to extend for a further 2 periods of 1 year each.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
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: The estimated total contract value for all Lots is 500 000 GBP (II.1.5) however actual spend during the life of the contract may be in the range of 400 000 GBP to 750 000 GBP.

II.2.1) Title: Zone 8 – Fermanagh and Omagh

Lot No:8
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
44114200, 44111800

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
DfI Roads and Rivers wishes to appoint a number of Contractors to supply and deliver a variety of ready mixed concrete products.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewalyes Description of renewals:There are options to extend for a further 2 periods of 1 year each.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
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: The estimated total contract value for all Lots is 500 000 GBP (II.1.5) however actual spend during the life of the contract may be in the range of 400 000 GBP to 750 000 GBP.

II.2.1) Title: Zone 9 — Derry and Strabane

Lot No:9
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
44114200, 44111800

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
DfI Roads and Rivers wishes to appoint a number of Contractors to supply and deliver a variety of ready mixed concrete products.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewalyes Description of renewals:There are options to extend for a further 2 periods of 1 year each.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
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: The estimated total contract value for all Lots is 500 000 GBP (II.1.5) however actual spend during the life of the contract may be in the range of 400 000 GBP to 750 000 GBP.

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 registers
List and brief description of conditions:The Department’s particular requirements will be set out in the contract documentation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.2.2) Contract performance conditions: The Department’s particular requirements will be set out in the contract documentation

Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure:
Open procedureIV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement(GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 2019-04-01 Local time: 15:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted:EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tender must maintain the tender
Duration in months:3(from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening tenders
Date: 2019-04-01 Local time: 15:30 Place:Department for Infrastructure. Clarence Court. 10–18 Adelaide. Street. Belfast. BT2 8GB.

Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:Only DfI Procurement Staff with access to the project on eTendersNI

Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence:
This is a recurrent procurement: yes
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information:
DfI is utilising an electronic tendering system to manage this procurement and communicate with Tenderers. Accordingly, it is intended that all communications with DfI including the accessing and submission of tender responses will be conducted via
The successful contractor’s performance on the contract will be regularly monitored. If a contractor. fails to reach satisfactory levels of contract performance they will be given a specified time to improve. If, after the specified time, they. still fail to reach satisfactory levels of contract performance, the matter will be escalated to senior management in the Department for. Infrastructure for further action. If this occurs and their performance still does not improve to satisfactory levels within the specified. period, it may be regarded as an act of grave professional misconduct and they may be issued with a Certificate of Unsatisfactory. Performance and the contract may be terminated. The issue of a Certificate of Unsatisfactory Performance will result in the contractor. being excluded from all procurement competitions being undertaken by Centres of Procurement Expertise on behalf of bodies covered. by the Northern Ireland Procurement Policy for a period of twelve months from the date of issue of the certificate.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Official name: High Court, Royal Courts of Justice
Town: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom

VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
DfI will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide full 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. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 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:2019-02-26