Published date: 13 December 2023

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.


Closing: 22 January 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Forklift trucks - 42415110

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£50,000

Procurement reference

LEICSCC001-DN703621-73375603

Published date

13 December 2023

Closing date

22 January 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 April 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2026

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

The Council (the Lessee) requires a new or used (subject to a satisfactory condition survey) forklift truck, for non-highway use on hard level ground, at its Waste Transfer Station and Recycling & Household Waste Site at Whetstone.
The Forklift Truck must:
1. Be diesel powered
2. Have a minimum lift capacity of 3500kg
3. Have Fork Height of approximately 4.5 metres
4. Have fork length of 1.2 metres
5. Be fitted with a 3600 Rotator with sideshifter
6. Be fitted with solid or foam filled tyres
7. Be capable of operating outside in all weathers
8. When delivered, have current LOLER Certificate or Declaration of Conformity if less than 1 year old.

The above plant must be delivered to Whetstone Waste Transfer Station, LE8 6JL.

The initial hire period shall be for a minimum period of 2 years, but the Council may wish to extend the hire period in 12-month periods up to a further 3 years (max 5-year total hire period).

The estimated contract value is £30,000-£40,000. The maximum value of the contract spend however will be set at £50,000 to provide contingency for expenditure on chargeable repairs and replacements over the maximum period of the contract.


About the buyer

Contact name

Luke Rawle

Address

County Hall
Leicester Road, Glenfield
Leicester
LE3 8RA
England

Telephone

+44 1163052043

Email

luke.rawle@leics.gov.uk

Website

https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html