22/007 - Supply of Aggregates to Uisce Eireann

The objective of this QSQ is to qualify Applicants onto the Qualifications Systems for the following, the supply and delivery of aggregates (e.g. stone, concrete, bituminous material, etc.) to Uisce Éireann sites, including Local Authority Depots, and non-specific site locations (i.e. to facilitate call out to facilitate emergency repairs, and planned works). Delivery will be required across all counties in the Republic of Ireland as well a limited volume of deliveries being required to coastal islands.

It is proposed that an initial Multi Supplier Framework Agreement, to be set up by running a first call for competition after the Qualification System has been established, will be divided into number of Lots to meet the requirements of Uisce Éireann and ensure competition in the market. This detail will be available at the next stage of the competition.

Each Lot will be subdivided into 31 Local Authority’s (LA’s). The supply of goods will be awarded to multiple suppliers with no limit on the number of suppliers being appointed within each Local Authority Applicants are invited to apply to qualify for one, more than one or all of the following Lots

Lot 1 – Aggregates, Stone Materials Lot 2 – Aggregates, Tarmacadam Materials Lot 3 – Aggregates, Concrete Materials Lot 4 – Filter Media Material Lot 5 – Miscellaneous Materials.

For each product where a specification / standard is documented, the Applicant shall demonstrate how they comply with the relevant specification and or standard The Applicant shall provide the supporting documentation as requested in their QSQ response to demonstrate compliance. Failure to provide this documentation, the Applicant will not be awarded placed on the Qualification System panel.