WCCC26 377 Supply and delivery of Water Tanker Fire Appliance to Waterford Fire Service

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1. At a glance

2. Scope of Work

The contract requires the supply and delivery of one Water Tanker Fire Appliance to Waterford Fire Service. This appliance is designed for operational incidents, particularly large or remote fires, where it can provide approximately 8,000 litres of water. The appliance can either dump water into a temporary dam at the incident location for refilling or remain on-site to feed water to other fire appliances.

Key functionalities and features of the water tanker include:

• Water Capacity: Approximately 8,000 litres.
• Operational Roles:
• Transporting water to incidents for refilling or direct supply.
• Feeding water to Class B or Aerial fire appliances.
• Assisting with community resilience during severe weather (droughts, cold spells) by providing water to vulnerable communities, businesses, and hospitals.
• Providing crucial logistical support for fire-fighting operations where water availability is not guaranteed.
• Spray Bars: Equipped with spray bars for high-pressure oil detergent application to safely wash oil spills from roadways.
• Technical Specifications:
• Must conform to the latest relevant sections of standard EN 1846, with a motor class of super (S), urban category (1), for water tanker appliances.
• Material must conform to the latest relevant sections of standard EN 13501-1.
• Battenburg pattern squares must measure between 700mm and 900mm.
• Fitted with female instantaneous couplings, each with a blank rubber cap.
• Ancillary Equipment: The appliance includes ancillary equipment.
• Training: The contract includes:
• 1 Day Driver Familiarisation Training.
• 1 Day Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance Training.
• 1 Day Pump Operator Training.
• Warranty and Support:
• Minimum 2-year warranty on the appliance (including ancillary equipment) other than the chassis.
• Minimum 2-year warranty on chassis vehicle systems and driveline (excluding standard serviceable items).
• Minimum 15-year warranty on bodywork.
• Spare Parts and Technical Assistance must be available for a minimum of 15 years for the appliance and all ancillary equipment.

The contract term is for 24-30 months, to be confirmed at the time of order.

3. Background & buyer context

Waterford City and County Council is procuring this Water Tanker Fire Appliance through an open procedure. The procurement is driven by the operational needs of Waterford Fire Service, which requires a modern appliance capable of supporting fire-fighting operations, particularly in large or remote incidents and during periods of water scarcity. The appliance also serves a community resilience role, providing essential water during severe weather events. The estimated expenditure for this contract is €330,000 (excluding VAT). The Contracting Authority aims to encourage participation from Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and encourages larger enterprises to consider including SMEs in their proposals.

4. Eligibility & selection criteria

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