Signs and illuminated signs

Tender description

Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin intends to establish a framework of suitably qualified contractors to service the University's signage and wayfinding supply and installation requirements over the next 4 years. The contractors who are deemed to have submitted the top 5 ranked most economically advantageous (MEAT) tenders will be admitted to the framework. The signage and wayfinding specifications and requirements for Trinity Business School Project will be utilised as the initial project, to determine the MEAT and establish the framework. Initial project overview: The Trinity Business School site is located at Trinity College Dublin campus adjacent to Pearse Street and close to the junction with Westland Row, Dublin 2. The site is located in the North-Eastern part of the Trinity campus. The new development bounds the existing Irish Rail Viaduct to the northeast with street frontage onto Pearse Street to the North. Within the campus, SNIAMS, INS and Botany departments are located adjacent to the site. The Simon Perry building is located on the South-Western part of the site and shall be retained until the main building and protected structures are complete. The Simon Perry building, used by the Civil Engineering Department, will remain live throughout the duration of the works. The protected structures at number 183 to number 188 Pearse Street will also be retained and refurbished as part of the project. The new building of 11 400 m2 consists of 2 basement levels and 5 upper floors. The protected structures at number 183 to number 188 Pearse Street, consist of a ground floor catering facility and 2 upper floors of student accommodation. When admitted to the framework contractors will be requested to tender for wayfinding and signage projects on Trinity’s city centre campus, adjacent and satellite sites in Dublin. Trinity intends to create the framework of qualified applicants who have submitted the MEAT submissions based on the selection and award criteria set out in the tender documents. Candidates admitted to the framework will be requested to tender for selected projects both capital and non-capital for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for 2 number 1 year extensions. Each call-off project will be via direct draw-down or alternatively by mini competition. The contracts which are the subject of this competition will, if awarded, be awarded pursuant to the procedures set out within the tender documents. The contracting authority may terminate this competition (or any part thereof); change the basis of and the procedures for the bidding process, at any time or procure the contract by alternative means if it appears that it can thereby be more advantageously procured. The most economically advantageous or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Trinity does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. It is currently the intention of Trinity that the framework and the initial competition shall be completed on or before early July 2019, although this is subject to change at the discretion of Trinity. 1) Call-offs under this framework for wayfinding and signage manufacture and installation will incorporate: (non-exhaustive list) — dual language, — mandatory requirements and design codes to be followed, — consider environment and sustainability issues, — fixing details and specification, power and lighting requirements, — production of full-scale artworks for approval and sign off. 2) Signage types will include but are not limited to: (non-exhaustive list) — internal and external signage, — temporary signage, — digital and non-digital signage, — floor names and numbering, — room names and numbering, — zone names and numbering where applicable, — Irish and English Language, — 2D and 3D signage.