24/021-003 Statutory Inspection, Maintenance (Incl Repair and Replacement) of Breathing Apparatus and Gas Monitoring to Uisce Éireann

Uisce Éireann are currently setting up a Qualification System (QS) Tender Reference 24/021 and intend on running a Call for Competition (CFC) to establish a Multi Service Provider Framework Agreement (MSFW) under Lot 7 of the QS to cover the independent competent examination, associated with Statutory Inspection, Maintenance (incl. Repair & Replacement) of Breathing Apparatus and Gas Monitoring to Uisce Éireann as required. For Applicant to be invited to Call for Competition, the Applicant must have made an initial admission to the QS and have met the minimum requirements and minimum scores as set out in the Qualification System questionnaire. The QS remains open as per Section A5 of the QSQ. UÉ plan on running a CFC (Indicative timelines Q1/2025) for Statutory Inspection, Maintenance (incl. Repair or Replacement) of Breathing Apparatus and Gas Monitoring. Applicants need to have submitted their application for admission onto the QS, under Lot7 (no later than the end of Q4/2024) in order to be invited to this specific CFC. Proposed Sublot Structure - (Regional/National Basis) • Sub Lot 7a – Breathing Apparatus - Inspections & Maintenance. • Sub Lot 7b – Breathing Apparatus - Repair & Replacement. • Sub Lot 7c – Gas Monitoring - Inspections & Maintenance. • Sub Lot 7d – Gas Monitoring - Repair & Replacement. There may be restrictions on the Sublots & the number of regions an Applicant can be awarded. Further details to be provided in the CFC on the allowable combinations of the Sublots/Regions. Applicants will be required to demonstrate compliance with Irish and European health and safety regulations, including but not limited to, the Irish Health and Safety Authority (HSA) guidelines for hazardous environments and the Safety, Health, and Welfare at Work Act, 2005. Service Provider(s) will be formally appointed roles and responsibilities of Project Supervisor Design Phase (PSDP) and Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS) Uisce Éireann reserves the right to amend, alter or modify the proposed scope of works pending feedback from the market engagement exercise. Proposed Scope of Works The scope of this work shall include, but not limited to the following, Sub Lot 7a – Breathing Apparatus - Inspections & Maintenance, • Inspection of Breathing Apparatus • Maintenance of Breathing Apparatus • Accreditation, Testing and Certification • Reporting Further details to be provided at Call for Competition Stage. Sub Lot 7b – Breathing Apparatus - Repair and Replacement Details to be provided at Call for Competition Stage. Sub Lot 7c – Gas Monitoring - Inspections & Maintenance • Inspection of Gas Monitoring System • Maintenance of Gas Monitoring System • Accreditation, Testing and Certification • Reporting Further details to be provided at Call for Competition Stage. Sub Lot 7d – Gas Monitoring - Repair and Replacement Details to be provided at Call for Competition Stage. DISCLAIMER: Please note that this is a preliminary market-sounding exercise and is not a prequalification competition or invitation to tender. This request for information does not constitute an invitation to tender, or an offer to enter any contract. Neither this document nor any information sets out herein shall be regarded as a commitment or representation on the part of Uisce Éireann to run any tender competition or enter into any form of contractual arrangement express or implied.