Letter of Invitation
Att. : Tenderer
From : Office for Dual Education and the National Framework of Qualifications Ref. : SEI/EIB/W/01/23 Date: 21st March 2024 Subject : Construction works on I group of dual education training centres
Dear Mr/Mrs,
This Invitation for Tender submission has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 21st of March 2024 and on the website of the Employer (Office for Dual Education and the National Framework of Qualifications).On 19th January 2023 Republic of Serbia and European Investment Bank concluded Finance Contract on realization of the Serbian Education Infrastructure Framework Loan (FI No: 93.885) which was ratified by the Law on Ratification of the Financial Contract on Serbian Education Infrastructure Framework Loan between the Republic of Serbia and the European Investment Bank (“Official Gazette of RS–International contracts”, number 3/23).
Office for Dual Education and the National Framework of Qualifications established by Government of Republic of Serbia on 18th November 2022 by a Decree on the establishment of the Office for Dual Education and the National Framework of Qualifications No. 110-9069/2022 of 10th November 2022. (“Official Gazette RS”, No. 124/22) is authority in whose jurisdiction is realization of respective framework loan and implementation of project consisting of construction, renovation and equipping of education facilities in the Republic of Serbia.
Office for Dual Education and the National Framework of Qualifications (hereinafter: the Employer), intends using part of the proceeds of a loan from the European Investment Bank (hereinafter: the Bank) towards the cost of the projects for construction of dual education Training Centre in Subotica, within Technical School “Ivan Sarić” Subotica, and reconstruction and extension of Training Centre in Požega, within Technical school Požega.
The procurement is to be conducted in the international open procedure in accordance with the Guide to Procurement from the European Investment Bank published on the website https://www.eib.org/en/publications/guide-to-procurement.htm .
Employer invites tenderers to submit closed tenders for the Contract Construction works on I group of Dual Education Training Centres.
Firms originating from all countries of the world are eligible to tender for works, goods and services contracts
The start of the works is expected to be June 2024.
Procurement is divided into lots:
Lot 1: Construction of dual education Training Centre in Subotica
Lot 2: Reconstruction and extension of Training Centre in Požega
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE WORKS:
Lot 1 – Construction of dual education Training Centre in Subotica
Construction of dual education Training Centre in Subotica, within Technical School “Ivan Sarić” Subotica
Planned works comprise of: construction works, hydrotechnical, electro energetical, telecommunication and mechanical engineering works, as well as fire protection works. Scheme envisages the execution of works on one building. The purpose of the new building is for execution of practical education.
Lot 2 – Reconstruction and extension of Training Centre in Požega
Reconstruction and extension of Training Centre in Požega, within Technical school Požega
Planned works comprise of: construction works, hydrotechnical, electro energetical, telecommunication and mechanical engineering works, as well as fire protection works. Scheme envisages the execution of works on several buildings. The purpose of the new buildings is for execution of practical education.
The Bidder can submit his Bid for one or more lots.
Each lot will form a separate contract.
The bidder must make an offer for all quantities in the lot. Bids for the part of lot will not be considered.
Tenders with variant solutions will not be accepted.
Tenders with discounts to the price will not be accepted.
The Tender Documents are available in Serbian and English language. In case of any discrepancies English version shall be the prevailing one. Tenders are to be submitted in Serbian or English language.
All communication and correspondence with foreign Tenderers shall be in English language.
Tender Document in electronic form can be obtained, upon Tenderer’s request sent to the mail address marija.petrovic@dualnok.gov.rs . Tender Document shall be sent electronically in prompt manner to the said Tenderer’s address.
All tenders must be accompanied by:
A) Tender Security for Lot No.1 in the amount of 3 % of the bid value . Tender Security must be valid for not less than 35 (thirty-five) days beyond the validity period of the Tender. B) Tender Security for Lot No.2 in the amount of 3 % of the bid value. Tender Security must be valid for not less than 35 (thirty-five) days beyond the validity period of the Tender.
Note:
All bank guarantees must be irrevocable, without protest, unconditional and payable at first call.
Tender validity period is no less than 120 days from the day of expiration of the tender submission deadline.
This tender process is conducted on lots basis. Prospective Tenderers may bid for one or both lots as defined in the Tender Documents (TD). The tender for each lot should be complete. Partial or incomplete tenders will be rejected. All tenders shall be opened as in accordance with the procedures described in the TD and evaluated simultaneously so as to determine the lowest evaluated combination of tenders for the Employer. Tenderers should meet all qualification criteria for the lot/s for which they are bidding.
The Tender Evaluation criterion is based on lowest offered price of the technically responsive and compliant tenders.
The right to participate in this tender belongs to all interested entities that fulfil the conditions for the participation in the tender procedure.
Address for submission of tenders:
Office for Dual Education and the National Framework of Qualifications No. 22-26, Nemanjina Street, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Address of tender opening:
Office for Dual Education and the National Framework of Qualifications, Jurija Gagarina Street No. 76, entrance 6, 2nd floor, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Tenders must be submitted in a closed outer envelope personally or by mail at the above address no later than 07.05.2024, 10:00 am.
Tenders received after the deadline specified in the preceding paragraph shall be considered untimely. Untimely Tenders shall not be opened and after Tender opening procedure shall be returned to the Tenderer, with an indication stating that the Tender was submitted in the untimely manner.
The tender opening shall take place on 07.05.2024. at 11:00 am, at the address of Office for Dual Education and the National Framework of Qualifications, Jurija Gagarina Street No. 76, entrance 6, 2nd floor, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia in the presence of the authorized representatives of those Tenderers who choose to attend the tender opening with the provision of the authorization to attend the tender opening session.
Requests for clarifications and additional information regarding procurement can be sent from persons who obtained the Tender Document via e-mail: marija.petrovic@dualnok.gov.rs, with reference: procurement no. SEI/EIB/W/01/23 – “Construction works on I group of Dual Education Training Centres, Lot _No.__________”.
