Published date: 29 September 2022
Last edited date: 14 October 2022
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 34000000
Location of contract
PL31 2DQ
Value of contract
£10,000 to £40,000
Procurement reference
EST-2022-001
Published date
29 September 2022
Closing date
28 October 2022
Closing time
1pm
Contract start date
12 December 2022
Contract end date
13 December 2027
Contract type
Supply contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (below threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
1.1. BACKGROUND
Bodmin Town Council operates its own grounds maintenance team which has a small fleet of vehicles. An extra vehicle has been identified as a need within the ground's maintenance section of the Council.
1.2. PROJECT BRIEF
Quotes for the design and build of a new ground's maintenance vehicle for the Estates team. The vehicle must be able transport ride on mowers, fuel, and small hand-held equipment
The requirements of the vehicle are as follows:
Specification-
• Maximum 3.5 tonne
• Beaver tail with side boards - To allow for Kubota F3090 with Trimax flail deck.
• Secure tie down points
• Fuel storage (combi cans)
• Full chapter 8 compliance
• Amber beacons (front, rear, and above cab)
• Room for minimum of 2 operatives - Maximum of 3 operatives
• Tool storage pod (if room allows)
• Hands free phone connectivity
BTC would prefer to capital purchase the vehicle however operational lease options may be considered.
For Further information please contact either
• Andrew Banner (Estates Manager) - Andrew.banner@bodmin.gov.uk
• Richard Morris (Deputy Estates Manager) - Richard.morris@bodmin.gov.uk
Deadline for submitting expression of interest will be at 13:00 28th October 2022
Quotes should be submitted to Andrew.banner@bodmin.co.uk
Options for lease alternatives should also be included where appropriate.
About the buyer
Contact name
Lorna Perrin
Address
Shire House,Mount Folly Square
BODMIN
PL312DQ
England
Telephone
0120876616
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Closing: 28 October 2022, 1pm