PROCUREMENT General Overview of Procurement Process on Dublin Waste to Energy Project

RPS Ireland PUBLIC PROCUREMENT Public Procurement Public Procurement Regime in Ireland – National Guidelines – EU Directives

RPS Ireland PROCUREMENT REGIME National Guidelines – The ‘Green Book’ – Thresholds EU Rules – Four Directives Services (92/50/EEC) Supplies (93/36/EEC) Public Works (93/37/EEC) Utilities (93/38/EEC)

RPS Ireland PROCUREMENT COMMENCEMENT Advertising Options – PIN – Contract Notice Available Procedures – Open – Restricted – Negotiated – Chosen Option

RPS Ireland PROJECT PROGRESS TO DATE July 2002 – Advertisement placed in EU Journal Request for Clarification Criterion – Financial Strength – Environmental Performance – Relevant Technical Capabilities – Operations Experience – Strong Organisation – Proven Technology

RPS Ireland PROJECT PROGRESS TO DATE August submissions received 4 Suitable Submissions May 2003 – Successful Bidders Notified November 2003 – Invitation to Negotiate to 4 shortlisted companies

RPS Ireland PROJECT PROGRESS TO DATE April 2004 – 3 bids received (one withdrawal during tender phase) – 1 non-compliant – Negotiations commenced with two parties.

RPS Ireland NEGOTIATION STAGE Negotiations – Two sides discuss the development of a framework agreement within legal and ethical boundaries – Client: Seeks delivery of Facility in accordance with desired specification and purpose within acceptable commercial terms – Tenderer: Looks to submit suitable offer to comply with Client’s Requirements within commercial capabilities

RPS Ireland IDENTIFICATION OF PREFERRED CANDIDATE Review of Bidders Submissions Technical Standard and Performance Environmental Impacts Energy Efficiency Facility Appearance Public Involvement Financial Capability to Fund Project September 2005: Framework Contract Awarded

RPS Ireland WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Planning Application Waste License Application (WLA) CER Licence Application