Section II: Object
II.1)Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)Title:
Unexploded Explosive Ordnance (UXO) marine geophysical survey, identification and disposal at various locations in the German sector of the North Sea.
II.1.2)Main CPV code
71354500
II.1.3)Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)Short description:
Unexploded Explosive Ordnance (UXO) marine geophysical survey, identification and disposal at various locations in the German sector of the North Sea.
Lot 1 Merkur Export Cable Route;
optional Lot 2 Deutsche Bucht Export Cable Route;
optional Lot 3 Hohe See Export Cable Route;
optional Lot 4 Global Tech 1 Export Cable Route;
optional Lot 5 Albatros Export Cable Route.
II.1.5)Estimated total value
II.1.6)Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2)Description
II.2.1)Title:
Merkur Export Cable Route
Lot No: 1
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
71352300 - FB02
71351923
71353100
90523100
90523200
II.2.3)Place of performance
NUTS code: DEZZZ
Main site or place of performance:
German sector of the North Sea.
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
The planned export cable route Merkur connects the wind farm Merkur to the converte rstation DolWin gamma. The water depth along the route is ~ 28 m relative to lowest astronomical tide (LAT). Works shall be commenced in 2017.
The entire scope of the clearance services encompasses:
Geophysical survey to identify potential UXO objects within the prescribed area that will cover a corridor around the cables routes. Contractor will host a ‘route working group meeting’, which aims at the setup of the identification and disposal program on site of potential uxo objects that cannot be avoided. Survey works have to be accompanied by at least one qualified EOD supervisor certified according section 20 German Explosive Law (SprengG).
Where required, disposal to shore of any actual UXO objects if safe to transport or detonation on site if unsafe to do so. Where required, disposal to shore of any actual non-UXO objects that might hinder any installation works. Issuance of final target clearance certificate(s) for all objects inspected and removed. This work phase has to be accompanied by at least 1 qualified EOD supervisor certified according section 20 German Explosive Law (SprengG) per working shift.
II.2.5)Award criteria
Criteria below
Quality criterion - Name: Technical concept / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Contract conditions / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Time schedule / Weighting: 20
Price - Weighting: 30
II.2.6)Estimated value
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start: 01/04/2017
End: 31/12/2018
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9)Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
The selection of candidates who will be invited to negotiations after tendering process in accordance with the award criteria under paragraph II.2.5).
II.2.10)Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)Information about options
Options: yes
Description of options:
Lot 2, lot 3, lot 4, and lot 5 are optional lots.
Some parts of the scope in each lot may be optional. Detailed information will be provided with the ITT-documents.
II.2.12)Information about electronic catalogues
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
II.2)Description
II.2.1)Title:
Deutsche Bucht Export Cable Route (optional)
Lot No: 2
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
71352300 - FB02
71351923
71353100
90523100
90523200
II.2.3)Place of performance
NUTS code: DEZZZ
Main site or place of performance:
German sector of the North Sea.
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
The planned export cable route Deutsche Bucht connects the wind farm Deutsche Bucht to the converter station BorWin beta. The water depth along the route is ~ 38 m relative to lowest astronomical tide (LAT). Works shall be commenced in 2018.
The entire scope of the clearance services encompasses:
Geophysical survey to identify potential UXO objects within the prescribed area that will cover a corridor around the cables routes. Contractor will host a ‘route working group meeting’, which aims at the setup of the identification and disposal program on site of potential uxo objects that cannot be avoided. Survey works have to be accompanied by at least one qualified EOD supervisor certified according section 20 German Explosive Law (SprengG).
Where required, disposal to shore of any actual UXO objects if safe to transport or detonation on site if unsafe to do so. Where required, disposal to shore of any actual non-UXO objects that might hinder any installation works. Issuance of final target clearance certificate(s) for all objects inspected and removed. This work phase has to be accompanied by at least one qualified EOD supervisor certified according section 20 German Explosive Law (SprengG) per working shift.
II.2.5)Award criteria
Criteria below
Quality criterion - Name: Technical concept / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Contract conditions / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 35
II.2.6)Estimated value
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start: 01/04/2017
End: 31/12/2018
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9)Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 5
II.2.10)Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)Information about options
Options: yes
Description of options:
Lot 2, lot 3, lot 4, and lot 5 are optional lots.
Some parts of the scope in each lot may be optional. Detailed information will be provided with the ITT-documents.
II.2.12)Information about electronic catalogues
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
II.2)Description
II.2.1)Title:
Hohe See Export Cable Route (optional)
Lot No: 3
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
71352300 - FB02
71351923
71353100
90523100
90523200
II.2.3)Place of performance
NUTS code: DEZZZ
Main site or place of performance:
German sector of the North Sea.
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
The planned export cable route Hohe See connects the wind farm EnBW Hohe See to the converter station BorWin gamma. The water depth along the route is ~ 38 m relative to lowest astronomical tide (LAT). Works shall be commenced in 2018.
The entire scope of the clearance services encompasses:
Geophysical survey to identify potential UXO objects within the prescribed area that will cover a corridor around the cables routes. Contractor will host a ‘route working group meeting’, which aims at the setup of the identification and disposal program on site of potential uxo objects that cannot be avoided. Survey works have to be accompanied by at least one qualified EOD supervisor certified according section 20 German Explosive Law (SprengG).
Where required, disposal to shore of any actual UXO objects if safe to transport or detonation on site if unsafe to do so. Where required, disposal to shore of any actual non-UXO objects that might hinder any installation works. Issuance of final target clearance certificate(s) for all objects inspected and removed. This work phase has to be accompanied by at least one qualified EOD supervisor certified according section 20 German Explosive Law (SprengG) per working shift.
II.2.5)Award criteria
Criteria below
Quality criterion - Name: Technical concept / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Contract conditions / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 35
II.2.6)Estimated value
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start: 01/04/2017
End: 31/12/2018
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9)Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 5
II.2.10)Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)Information about options
Options: yes
Description of options:
Lot 2, lot 3, lot 4, and lot 5 are optional lots.
Some parts of the scope in each lot may be optional. Detailed information will be provided with the ITT-documents.
II.2.12)Information about electronic catalogues
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
II.2)Description
II.2.1)Title:
Global Tech 1 Export Cable Route (optional)
Lot No: 4
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
71352300 - FB02
71351923
71353100
90523100
90523200
II.2.3)Place of performance
NUTS code: DEZZZ
Main site or place of performance:
German sector of the North Sea.
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
The planned export cable route Global Tech 1 connects the wind farm Global Tech 1 to the converter station BorWin gamma. The water depth along the route is ~ 38 m relative to lowest astronomical tide (LAT). Works shall be commenced in 2018.
The entire scope of the clearance services encompasses:
Geophysical survey to identify potential UXO objects within the prescribed area that will cover a corridor around the cables routes. Contractor will host a ‘route working group meeting’, which aims at the setup of the identification and disposal program on site of potential uxo objects that cannot be avoided. Survey works have to be accompanied by at least one qualified EOD supervisor certified according section 20 German Explosive Law (SprengG).
Where required, disposal to shore of any actual UXO objects if safe to transport or detonation on site if unsafe to do so. Where required, disposal to shore of any actual non-UXO objects that might hinder any installation works. Issuance of final target clearance certificate(s) for all objects inspected and removed. This work phase has to be accompanied by at least one qualified EOD supervisor certified according section 20 German Explosive Law (SprengG) per working shift.
II.2.5)Award criteria
Criteria below
Quality criterion - Name: Technical concept / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Contract conditions / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 35
II.2.6)Estimated value
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start: 01/04/2017
End: 31/12/2018
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9)Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 5
II.2.10)Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)Information about options
Options: yes
Description of options:
Lot 2, lot 3, lot 4, and lot 5 are optional lots.
Some parts of the scope in each lot may be optional. Detailed information will be provided with the ITT-documents.
II.2.12)Information about electronic catalogues
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
II.2)Description
II.2.1)Title:
Albatros Export Cable Route (optional)
Lot No: 5
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
71352300 - FB02
71351923
71353100
90523100
90523200
II.2.3)Place of performance
NUTS code: DEZZZ
Main site or place of performance:
German sector of the North Sea.
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
The planned export cable route Albatros connects the wind farm Albatros to the converterstation BorWin beta. The water depth along the route is ~ 35 m relative to lowest astronomical tide (LAT). Works shall be commenced in 2018.
The entire scope of the clearance services encompasses:
Geophysical survey to identify potential UXO objects within the prescribed area that will cover a corridor around the cables routes. Contractor will host a ‘route working group meeting’, which aims at the setup of the identification and disposal program on site of potential uxo objects that cannot be avoided. Survey works have to be accompanied by at least one qualified EOD supervisor certified according section 20 German Explosive Law (SprengG).
Where required, disposal to shore of any actual UXO objects if safe to transport or detonation on site if unsafe to do so. Where required, disposal to shore of any actual non-UXO objects that might hinder any installation works. Issuance of final target clearance certificate(s) for all objects inspected and removed. This work phase has to be accompanied by at least one qualified EOD supervisor certified according section 20 German Explosive Law (SprengG) per working shift.
II.2.5)Award criteria
Criteria below
Quality criterion - Name: Technical concept / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Contract conditions / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 35
II.2.6)Estimated value
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start: 01/04/2017
End: 31/12/2018
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9)Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 5
II.2.10)Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)Information about options
Options: yes
Description of options:
Lot 2, lot 3, lot 4, and lot 5 are optional lots.
Some parts of the scope in each lot may be optional. Detailed information will be provided with the ITT-documents.
II.2.12)Information about electronic catalogues
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
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:
In order to qualify the following is requested:
— Current certificate according section 7 German Explosive Law and current certificates of at least two EOD managers certified according section 20 German Explosive Law including proof of offshore experience.
— Current certificate of registration from the Chamber of Commerce. The date stamp on the certificate should not be older than 3 months.
— Corporate Organizational Chart; as well as the Organizational Chart of the entity that would carry out the works.
— Organizational evidence that the number of employees is larger than 30 including the potential employees that could be assigned to this tender.
— Existing Protection and Indemnity liability insurance with coverage of 50 000 000 USD by confirmation / certificate of insurance.
— Existing Marine Liability insurance for UXO-acticvities / liability insurance including Offshore with coverage of 20 000 000 EUR by confirmation / certificate of insurance.
— Statement that no insolvency proceedings take place.
III.1.2)Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
— The annual reports of the last 3 fiscal years.
— Proof that the revenue resulting from UXO-works per annum is above 1 000 000 EUR during the last 3 years.
III.1.3)Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
In order to qualify the following is requested:
1. Contractor shall demonstrate/prove at least 5 years of experience with comparable projects, which required similar geophysical competency as needed for this project. (At least proof of 2 projects shall be submitted).
The following information should be included in a short reference summary:
— Name of the client (including contact person in case of queries),
— Place of execution of the project,
— Total cost of the (survey) project,
— Duration of the contract,
— Year of execution of the contract,
— Description of the main tasks that have been performed by your entity.
2. The Contractor has to ensure that the proposed staff has the ability to work in a multilingual and multicultural environment. The allocated staff shall have a good or better command of written and spoken English (at least at European language level C1 written and spoken), English will be the predominant language of the project.
3. Statement of the company's ability to plan and manage the works and if applicable for design and detailed engineering for the specified restrictions as mentioned above. (i.e. Contractor must be able to meet the restrictions of delivering reports and data within the above mentioned timeframe.
4. Details of any proposed subcontractors including management and quality assurance plans.
5. Data sheets of the proposed vessels, tools, and technical equipment for carrying out the scope of work.
The minimum requirements for the vessel and equipment are as follows:
— Redundant and state of the art positioning system, redundant and state of the art motion reference system, MBES, SBP (e.g. Innomar SES2000 or similar), towed Gradiometer array able to measure the total field and the vertical gradient and towed Side Scan Sonar.
— Simultaneous operation of all geophysical sensors
— Remotely operated vehicle and diver Systems.
III.1.4)Objective rules and criteria for participation
List and brief description of rules and criteria:
III.1.5)Information about reserved contracts
III.1.6)Deposits and guarantees required:
III.1.7)Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:
III.1.8)Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded:
In the event that different tenderers join together in a consortium, only a joint and several liability of the consortium will be accepted by the client. Furthermore the consortium has to name a single consortium manager. Also the exact consortium constellation has to be explained and the legal construction has to be presented. The consortium structure shown in the pre-qualification is considered as fixed and may not be changed in further proceedings.
III.2)Conditions related to the contract
III.2.1)Information about a particular profession
III.2.2)Contract performance conditions:
III.2.3)Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)Description
IV.1.1)Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
IV.1.3)Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
IV.1.4)Information about reduction of the number of solutions or tenders during negotiation or dialogue
Recourse to staged procedure to gradually reduce the number of solutions to be discussed or tenders to be negotiated
IV.1.6)Information about electronic auction
IV.1.8)Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: no
IV.2)Administrative information
IV.2.1)Previous publication concerning this procedure
IV.2.2)Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 06/02/2017
Local time: 12:00
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:
German, English
IV.2.6)Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 01/04/2017
IV.2.7)Conditions for opening of tenders