Supply and Delivery of 2 No. Water Tanker Fire Appliances

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1. At a glance

2. Scope of Work

This tender seeks the supply and delivery of two new water tanker fire appliances to Louth County Council. These appliances are critical for fire-fighting operations, particularly in large or remote incidents where water availability is not guaranteed. They carry approximately 8,000 litres of water, which can be dumped into a dam or used to feed other fire appliances. Additionally, the tankers are equipped with spray bars for high-pressure washing of oil spills from roadways. They also serve a community resilience role, providing water to vulnerable communities, businesses, and hospitals during periods of drought or cold weather.

The constituent activities and specifications for the appliances include:

• Quantity: 2 No. new water tanker fire appliances.
• Water Capacity: Approximately 8,000 litres.
• Operational Use:
• Transporting water to operational incidents.
• Dumping water into dams at incident locations.
• Feeding water directly to Class B or Aerial fire appliances.
• Washing oil spills from roadways using spray bars.
• Providing water to communities during severe weather events.
• Performance Requirements:
• Minimum top road speed of 120 kph at gross laden mass.
• Acceleration: 65 kph in less than 20 seconds, 80 kph in less than 30 seconds, 100 kph in less than 45 seconds on a flat road.
• Technical Standards: Compliance with the most recent edition of all parts of EN 1846, with a motor class of super (S), urban category (1), for water tanker appliances.
• Bodywork:
• Minimum 15 years warranty.
• Easy opening latch assembly or hinged doors matching bodywork.
• Bottom shelves with a minimum capacity of 150 Kgs.
• Chassis: Minimum 2 years warranty for the chassis vehicle systems and driveline.
• Lighting: Lightbar producing a minimum of 7,000 lumens with a minimum of 70 LEDs.
• Display Screen: Minimum 32 x 64 matrix graphics/LED modules.
• Controller: Minimum 50mm wide display screen.
• Pre-programmed Settings: Minimum of 50 pre-programmed settings.
• Couplings: 65mm female instantaneous couplings, each with a blank rubber cap, fitted to the pump.
• Battenburg Pattern: Individual squares measuring between 700mm and 900mm square (other variations considered).
• Spare Parts & Technical Assistance: Available for a minimum of 15 years.
• Training: 1 Day Driver Familiarisation Training, 1 Day Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance Training, and 1 Day Pump Operator Training to be provided.
• Delivery: Appliances to be supplied and delivered.

3. Background & buyer context

Louth County Council is procuring these water tanker fire appliances to enhance its fire-fighting capabilities and community resilience. The need arises from the fundamental requirement for large volumes of water in fire-fighting operations, which is not always guaranteed, as demonstrated by recent major storms. These appliances provide crucial logistical support. The procurement is conducted under an open procedure, aligning with EU procurement regulations. The estimated expenditure for these goods is a maximum of €730,000.00 (excl. VAT). The Council also aims to encourage participation by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), suggesting potential collaboration between larger and smaller entities.

4. Eligibility & selection criteria

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