CANCELLED: Procurement Notice: Refurbishment Works at Pointe aux Caves Lighthouse, Albion

OPEN NATIONAL BIDDING

(Authorised under Section 16 of the Public Procurement Act 2006)

REFURBISHMENT WORKS AT POINTE AUX CAVES LIGHT HOUSE, ALBION

CONTRACT NO: MPA 498/2021

e-Procurement Reference No.: MPA/IFB/2021/42

The Mauritius Ports Authority is inviting bids from local bidders through the Government e-Procurement System for the Contract MPA 498/2021 – Refurbishment Works at Pointe aux Caves Light House, Albion as more fully described in this bidding document.

Bidding exercise shall be conducted through Open National Bidding method according to the rules and regulations of Mauritius.

The MPA intends to upgrade the existing amenities within the premises of the Pointe aux Caves Lighthouse at Albion.

Scope of the Works

The scope of the works includes inter-alia:

1. The works comprise of the careful demolition of beams and roof slab of an existing stone masonry building located in the Pointe Aux Caves Lighthouse compound and carting away of all demolition debris.  All stone masonry structure is to be preserved on site.
2. All existing damaged openings and wooden flooring to be removed and carted away.
3. Construction of a kiosk in reinforced concrete and stone masonry blocks which have been recovered from demolition works.
4. An existing building housing 1 toilet and 1 bathroom is to be converted into 2 separate toilets complete with new water closets and all required facilities. The toilet block is to be provided with new aluminium openings, wash hand basins and metal canopy on its façade.
5. The chain link fencing including galvanised posts and barbed wire located along the perimeter boundary are to be replaced where damage has been observed.
6. The existing reinforced concrete columns for high security gate is damaged and need to be demolished and reconstructed. The contractor has to ensure that appropriate measures are implemented for access control and for security purposes during the works.
7. The existing handrails located along both sides of the staircase leading to and around the light house are corroded and damaged.  Same are to be manufactured using metal sections, hot dip galvanized and fixed on site complete with all accessories and all necessary finishes. 
8. All visible spalled concrete on the roof and walls to existing interior and exterior side of the generator room are to be hacked, broken and repaired using an approved cement mortar.
9. Works within the lighthouse comprise of general making good, sealing of cracks, repair to window frames and side edges. The wooden staircase is to be provided with new metal support(s) where required and the staircase is to be refurbished including painting works.
10.  All metal structures located within the light house have to be cleaned, primed and painted using appropriate approved products.
11. A floor dressing is to be applied onto all existing prepared floor surfaces within the lighthouse.
12. Application of a water proofing compound on the external terrace located on roof.
13. Upgrading of the existing dome to the light house. Contractor to submit his methodology, materials, etc., to carry the works safely.
14. Preparation and Painting works to be carried out on the external wall surface of the lighthouse. Contractor is to ensure for all arrangements such as scaffolding, safety barriers/nets, staircase, etc. to undertake the painting works. 
15. Other miscellaneous works including cleaning of the yard upon completion.

Pre-bid Meeting

Bidders or their designated representatives are invited to attend a pre-bid meeting followed by a site visit on Tuesday 16 March 2021 at 10.30 hours at the Pointe Aux Caves Lighthouse in Albion.

Submission of Bids

Bidding documents may be downloaded from the Government e-Procurement System https://eproc.publicprocurement.govmu.org. Reference Number on the system:  MPA/IFB/2021/42

Bids for the above must be submitted online on the e-Procurement System at latest by Tuesday 06 April 2021 at 15.00 hours.

Bidders who have submitted bids online by the closing date and time shall decrypt and re-encrypt their bids from Tuesday 06 April from 16.01 hours till Thursday 08 April 2021 up to 14.00 hours.

Bids will be opened in the Conference Room of the Mauritius Ports Authority on Thursday 08 April 2021 at 14.05 hours in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend.

Registration of bidders on the e-Procurement System

All potential bidders are kindly requested to register their companies on the e-Procurement System, as registration is mandatory for a supplier to submit a bid online. You may wish to refer to the manual and video available on the “How to?” menu of the e-PS website for information about registration.

Furthermore, it is mandatory for bidders to use a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for encryption/decryption of their bid data and for digital signing of bids. A DSC for the e-Procurement Class can be purchased from the Certification Authority eMudhra through Mauritius Post Ltd by applying online on the website https://www.emudhra.mu/.

In order to initiate suppliers on e-PS, the Procurement Policy Office organises regular training sessions on the e-Procurement System. These training sessions are usually held at the Procurement Policy Office, 8^th Floor, E. Anquetil Building, Port Louis, Mauritius, over 2 half days and include a theoretical / demonstration component on the first day followed by a practical session on the second day.

The Procurement Policy Office also provides support to the users of e-PS through its dedicated Help Desk operating during business hours. You may contact them for assistance or for requests for training on telephone 201 – 1530 or email [email protected].

The Mauritius Ports Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and to annul the bidding process and reject all bids at any time prior to award of the Contract, without thereby incurring any liability to any Bidder.

Mauritius Ports Authority

H. Ramnarain Building

Mer Rouge

Port Louis

Republic of Mauritius

Tel: +230 2065400

Fax: +230 2400856

Email: [email protected]

Date: 09 March 2021