Ireland – Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – ENQEIR916 Planning and Environmental Services Framework

EirGrid requires a framework of planning and environmental specialists to provide specialist surveys and reporting in the areas of Planning, Geographical Information Systems, Archaeology, Ecology and Environmental services to ensure all statutory requirements are met in support of EirGrid meeting its strategic goals. The consulting requirements will typically be delivered at the Consultant’s premises, with visits to EirGrid on an ad-hoc basis. Whilst the majority of EirGrid staff work within an office environment some staff do work off site, primarily on projects and on our large interconnection sites. EirGrid employees circa 650 staff in its primary office in Dublin and has a number of contractors supporting the business. With the development of offshore over the next 3 to 5 years it is anticipated there will be a step change in the organisation. EirGrid is tendering for these services in 6 Lots - see below for overview. Candidates are invited to submit a qualification application for inclusion on the tender list for one or more of the applicable Lots in accordance with this PQQ. Candidates wishing to apply for each multiple Lots must submit a full questionnaire for each Lot: • Lot 1: Planning services • Lot 2: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Services • Lot 3: Archaeological and Cultural Heritage services • Lot 4: Ecology services • Lot 5: Environmental services • Lot 6: Human and Social Environment and Built/Urban Environmental services. This framework (estimated value excluding VAT €10,000,000) will consist of a mixture of mini­-competitions and direct awards via a cascade mechanism, as set out in the procurement documentation. The “Value of the tender” amounts attributed to winning suppliers in Section 6 Results are nominal amounts only.