Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 February 2019
287. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the tender process for the new direct provision centre within a 40 km radius of Newbridge, County Kildare, has concluded; if so, the contracts that have been awarded for same; and the way in which this affects the status of a centre (details supplied) in Dublin 22. [6278/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe tender process for the provision of premises within the Kildare region (radius of 40 km from Newbridge Town Centre), including the provision of management, catering, housekeeping, general maintenance and security services for persons seeking international protection will be completed on Thursday, 14 February 2019 on the expiration of the requisite standstill period provided for under Section 5 of the European Communities (Public Authorities' Contracts) (Review Procedures) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 130/2010, as amended).
After this date it is open to the Department to invite all Successful Tenderers to become a Framework Member by entering into a Framework Agreement with each of them in terms as set out in the Request For Tenders (“RFT”).
My Department then intends to award contracts by drawing down from the Framework to meet the required demand for accommodation services as set out in the RFT.
The Deputy will appreciate that as this particular tender competition is still in process, I cannot comment on any individual bids at this time.
