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Supply of One M1 Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle

Value

€45k

Deadline

06 Apr

The contractor will supply one second-hand wheelchair accessible vehicle that meets specific criteria, including compliance with driving license requirements and a minimum warranty. Timelines for delivery and adaptation must be clearly outlined.

📍 Kildare

Must-haves

Fail any = disqualified
Required

Submitted on time

Required

The signed and returned submission of Section C (Special Conditions of Tenders)

Required

Completed Table A

Required

Completeness of the tenders submitted in English, in the format as specified in Section D (Format of Quotation)

Required

A minimum warranty of at least 3 months is included for all secondhand vehicles

Can you bid?

Required certifications

  • NSAI adaptors License

Background

The scope of work involves supplying one second-hand M1 wheelchair accessible vehicle, such as a Ford Custom or similar. The vehicle must be suitable for a driver with a B class driving license and must be taxed for a minimum of three months upon transfer. The contractor must provide evidence of the vehicle's registration and VIN number to confirm its availability. Additionally, the contractor is required to specify lead times for the purchase, conversion, and adaptation of the vehicle.

What this involves

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One second-hand M1 wheelchair accessible vehicle
Evidence of vehicle registration and VIN number
Confirmation of vehicle compliance with B class driving license requirements
Documentation of a minimum three-month warranty for the vehicle
Specified timelines for purchase, conversion, and adaptation

Scoring

technical

Quality of Approach & Methodology for Delivery

16.67%
technical

Quality of Vehicle

33.33%
commercial

Lowest Total Vehicle Purchase Price

50%

Lots (1)

Lot 1: Supply of one wheelchair-accessible vehicle

Provision of a wheelchair-accessible vehicle that meets specified requirements, including European safety standards, a minimum 3-month warranty, and adaptations for wheelchair accessibility.

Documents (1)

DOCX

RfT for the Supply of One M1 Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle.docx

335.2 KB · RFT / Invitation to Tender

Original notice text

Kare are a voluntary organisation providing a comprehensive range of services for individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families in Counties Kildare, East Offaly, West Wicklow, and North Carlow. Kare invites you to provide a tender for the provision of the following.  1 x second hand Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (e.g. Ford Custom or similar type) See vehicle specification Table A

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Details

Value

€45k

Deadline

06 Apr

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Buyer

KARE

Location

Kare Central Services

Procedure

Open

Clarification

30 Mar 2026

eTenders ID

7608780

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