Contract Award Notice - Desk study to assess the impact of a range of noise limits on the location and scale of wind turbine development in Ireland

Tender description

The objective of this Request for Tenders was to request suitable qualified organisations to respond to the invitation and conduct a desk study to assess the impact of a range (3) of noise limits on the location and scale of wind turbine development in Ireland. Numbers of tenders received: 4 tenders Name and address of company awarded the contract: RPS Group of West Pier Business Campus, Old Dunleary Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin and with company regisration number 91911. Date of contract award: 11/11/2014 The contract will terminate on 31/01/2015 Description of contract: a desk study to assess the impact of a range of noise limits on the location and scale of wind turbine development in Ireland Value of contract: Estimated total value of the contract is €67,515 Award criteria and weightings: The contract was awarded from the qualifying tenders on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender using the following award: 1) Range and depth of previous relevant experience (scored out of 10, minimum score of 6 required); 2) Quality and level of resources (including professional qualifications) to be applied to the project (scored out of 20, minimum score of 13 required); 3) Demonstrated understanding of the requirements of the brief (scored out of 20, minimum score of 13 required); 4) Quality of the tender proposal and methodology. Proposed management of assignment; incorporating best practice including environmental management, deliverables, time scales, and measures for ensuring quality (scored out of 15, minimum score of 10 required); 5) Cost (scored out of 35).