Used Electric Tipper Truck

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1. At a glance

2. Scope of Work

This tender seeks the supply of one used electric 4-axle tipper truck. The contract duration is two years from the delivery date, which includes the vehicle warranty period. The estimated expenditure over the term and any possible extensions is €170,000 (excluding VAT), based on current and future expected usage.

The core requirement is the provision of a specific used electric tipper truck. Key activities and specifications include:

• Vehicle Specification:
• One (1) used electric 4-axle tipper truck.
• The vehicle must meet all minimum requirements outlined in Appendix 1 of the RFT.
• A thorough inspection by Waterford City and County Council (WCCC) staff will be conducted as part of the tender assessment.
• Inspection Requirements:
• The vehicle must be made available to WCCC for a minimum of 3 working days at their yard in Dungarvan.
• The vehicle will undergo continuous driving to verify battery health and range figures quoted in tender documents.
• Inspection for corrosion: Only very minor cosmetic/surface rust will be accepted.
• Wear and tear on steering and suspension components: No wear is acceptable.
• Build quality assessment: Evaluated against other vehicles on offer, considering factors like steel thickness, galvanising, protective treatments, and chassis/body build quality.
• Service history: Evidence of regular and thorough servicing is required.
• Battery and After Sales Support:
• An independent battery health check report is required, including battery health percentage, revised range, and a health check of the battery coolant system and all thermal management systems.
• A Repair and Maintenance agreement for a minimum of 2 years, commencing on the contract date, is mandatory.
• The maximum annual mileage for the Repair and Maintenance agreement is 30,000 km per year.
• A statement on the availability of After Sales Service must be provided.
• Proposals for resolving mechanical or technical issues must be included.
• Commitment to resolving any mechanical or electrical issues within 5 working days.
• A replacement vehicle of similar specification must be made available if issues cannot be resolved within 5 working days.
• Training:
• A minimum of two days of training for both the vehicle and drivers at Carrickpherish Depot in Co. Waterford is required.

3. Background & buyer context

Waterford City and County Council (WCCC) is procuring this used electric tipper truck through an open procedure under the European Union (Award of Public Authority Contracts) Regulations 2016. The estimated expenditure for the goods is €170,000 (excluding VAT) over a two-year term. The council aims to encourage participation from Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and suggests that larger enterprises consider practical ways to include SMEs in their proposals. The procurement is driven by the need to acquire specific operational equipment, with a focus on electric vehicle technology.

4. Eligibility & selection criteria

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