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QS: TII393 M130 MetroLink Archaeology Services Qualification System

Name of Contracting Entity:
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII)
Title:
TII393 M130 MetroLink Archaeology Services Qualification System
QS CE Unique ID:
Evaluation Mechanism:
Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
Description:
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (the “Authority”) wishes to establish a Qualification System in relation to MetroLink Archaeology Services. MetroLink will provide a high speed, high capacity, high frequency, modern and efficient public transport service for passengers travelling along the Swords/Airport to City Centre corridor in Dublin, which will be capable of integration with other modes of public transport. Further information on MetroLink is available at www.metrolink.ie/. The archaeology services qualification system will facilitate the procurement of archaeology services to support the enabling and advance works which will include but are not limited to the following: • Archaeological investigations and reporting at specific locations where archaeological constraints exist; • Obtaining necessary licences and ministerial consents to execute the works; • Undertaking the required stakeholder engagement; • Developing the relevant construction documentation including traffic, quality and environmental man­agement plans, and method statements; • Associated health and safety services; • Surveying and monitoring; • All other associated services and works as may be required over the duration of the qualification system. TII have an agreed Code of Practice for Archaeology (2017) which provides a framework for the management of the archaeological aspects of TII national road and public transport projects. A copy of the Code of Practice, which outlines the respective roles of the Minister and of TII in safeguarding cultural heritage, while facilitating the design and construction of TII projects, can be found at the following link: https://www.tii.ie/media/goshluom/tii­code­of­practice.pdf The proposed MetroLink construction works will take place within a rich and diverse cultural heritage environment. From Estuary Station to Glasnevin Station substantial multiphase prehistoric and medieval settlement, ritual and industrial heritage complexes have been identified. Isolated archaeological and cultural heritage constraints ranging from the prehistoric to modern era have also been identified. From Glasnevin Station to Charlemont Station known archaeological and cultural heritage constraints relate to the complex evolution of the historic Town of Dublin (inclusive of historic utility infrastructural developments and public realm works), the Royal and Grand Canals in addition to numerous historic railways, tramways, and parklands. From Estuary Station to Charlemont Station, with the exception of Tara Street, Griffith Park, St. Stephens Green and Charlemont it is proposed to carry out archaeological and cultural heritage works to appropriately mitigate potential cultural heritage impacts along this section of MetroLink. The archaeological and cultural heritage resolution methodologies likely to be implemented will include archaeological geophysical surveys, underwater and detection surveys, archaeological test excavations, archaeological monitoring and, where necessary, preservation by record (excavation). Archaeological and cultural heritage works to be undertaken at Tara Street, Griffith Park, St. Stephens Green and Charlemont and the archaeological surveying of townland boundaries is also required will be procured under a separate framework. Archaeological objects recovered during the archaeological monitoring will be labelled and packaged in sympathetic materials for temporary curation in a secure repository to be supplied by the appointed Archaeological Consultant(s). The catalogue of the finds shall conform to the National Museum of Ireland’s Excavation Finds Register. In general, the treatment of all archaeological objects shall comply https://ted.europa.eu/TED Page 1/5 with the Code of Conduct for the Treatment of Archaeological Objects (www.iai.ie) and the Standards for the care and treatment of archaeological objects from excavations (NMI April 2022). The term of the Qualification System shall be circa twelve (12) years.
Procurement Type:
Services
Directive:
2014/25/EU (Utilities)
CPC Category:
CPV Codes:
71351914-Archaeological services
71350000-Engineering-related scientific and technical services
45112450-Excavation work at archaeological sites
71351720-Geophysical surveys of archaeological sites
71351811-Topographical surveys of archaeological sites
71351500-Ground investigation services
71355000-Surveying services
71317200-Health and safety services
NUTS codes:
IE
Estimated value (EUR):
Above or Below threshold:
Above
Contract awarded in Category/Lots:
No
EU funding:
No
Language of publication:
EN
QS Expiry Date and Time:
Indefinite