Purchase of 1 No. Second Hand Telescopic Handler

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1. At a glance

2. Scope of Work

The procurement concerns the purchase of one unit of a second-hand telescopic handler. The contract's scope is to define the minimum requirements for this machine to perform its intended tasks. The machine must be suitable for use by Tipperary County Council's Machinery Section.

Key requirements for the telescopic handler include:

• Age and Usage: Maximum 5 years old and no more than 2,400 machinery hours.
• Lifespan and Parts: Minimum required lifespan of 10 years, with imperative availability of parts for maintenance throughout this period.
• Compliance: Must comply with current Road Traffic Regulations and relevant EU Directives and Standards for telescopic handlers.
• Engine: Tier 4 final emissions compliant diesel engine, approximately 55 Kw, HVO validated (according to EN 15940 standard).
• Transmission: Four-speed powershift transmission.
• Boom Reach: Minimum reach height of 7.0 metres.
• Attachments: Supplied with a new bucket and pallet forks.
• Hydraulics: Fitted with safety check valves.
• Cab Features: Front-mounted, forward-facing cab; rear-view wide-angle and proximity mirrors; fully adjustable driver's seat with seat belt; grouped driving controls and instruments for driver comfort; fitted fire extinguisher and first aid kit; radio.
• Safety Features: Amber beacon bar on cab roof; work lights on front and rear of cab; reversing camera; reversing beeper; fully adjustable side mirrors; current Report of Thorough Examination.
• Registration and Delivery: Supplied registered to Tipperary County Council with all VRT and relevant taxes paid. Price must include delivery to Tipperary County Council, Machinery Yard, Carrigeen Business Park, Clonmel Co. Tipperary, with a full tank of fuel.
• Documentation and Training: A driver's handbook, two sets of keys, and training/induction for operators and workshop staff must be included in the cost.
• Warranty: Minimum 6 months warranty. The tenderer must confirm the ability to provide maintenance services and technical support for the lifetime of the unit.

3. Background & buyer context

Tipperary County Council is the local authority for County Tipperary, providing a range of services to its citizens. The council has 40 elected members across five Municipal Districts, with administrative centres in Nenagh and Clonmel. This procurement is for the purchase of a second-hand telescopic handler for the council's Machinery Section. The document does not specify a particular programme or policy driving this acquisition, but it aligns with the council's operational needs for equipment. The tender uses an Open Procedure, inviting all interested parties to submit bids.

4. Eligibility & selection criteria

• Turnover requirement: Not specified for this tender.
• Insurance: Confirmation of the following insurances being in place if successful:
• Employer’s Liability: €13 million
• Public Liability: €6.5 million
• Product Liability: €6.5 million
• Certifications: Not specified for this tender.
• Past experience: Not specified for this tender.
• Personnel: Not specified for this tender.
• Geographic / facility constraints: Not specified for this tender.

Tenderers must confirm compliance with Tipperary County Council’s tax clearance procedures. They must also confirm that the tenderer and all associated parties are fully tax compliant in Ireland or their country of establishment. The European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) may be used as evidence of compliance. Tenderers may rely on the resources of other entities to meet capacity requirements, provided they can prove these resources will be at their disposal.

5. Award criteria & scoring

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