Facilities management services

Tender description

The purpose of the pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) is to invite qualification applications from interested parties for the provision of workplace and facilities management services. EirGrid intends to transition the workplace and facilities management function so that it aligns with the institute of workplace and facilities professional standards and competencies. EirGrid envisages qualifying up to 5 candidates from this pre-qualification process, subject to the quality of responses received. The initial contract period envisaged is 3 years with the possibility to extend annually up to an additional 5 years, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the supplier. EirGrid intends to transition the workplace and facilities management function so that it aligns with the institute of workplace and facilities professional standards and competencies. The high level structure of this approach to W&FM is summarised as follows: 1) Developing the role of workplace; 2) FM strategy and policy development; 3) Leadership and management; 4) Business continuity and compliance; 5) Business support services management; 6) Property portfolio management; 7) Quality management and customer service; 8) Finance and technology; 9) Contract management and procurement; 10) Energy and environmental management. The successful supplier will be required to deliver services aligned with this approach. The more specific scope of Requirement is expected to include, but is not limited to: workplace and facilities management (W&FM), performance management, building and plant asset management, maintenance and repair, cleaning and housekeeping, help desk, mail room, copy and stationery, security and reception, waste, catering, safety and environment, business continuity and compliance, projects, landlord services, external area management and landscaping, archiving and business services. EirGrid envisages qualifying up to 5 candidates from this pre-qualification process, subject to the quality of responses received. The initial contract period envisaged is 3 years with the possibility to extend annually up to an additional 5 years, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the supplier.