The Supply and Delivery of Grass Cutting Machinery

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1. At a glance

2. Scope of Work

The Defence Forces require the supply and delivery of heavy-duty ride-on lawnmower vehicles. The initial purchase will be for three (3) vehicles, with an option to procure an additional six (6) vehicles over a four-year contract period, subject to budgetary availability. The contract duration is defined by the completion of the warranty period after delivery, with the possibility of up to two extensions, each lasting a maximum of twelve (12) months. The estimated expenditure over the contract term, including potential extensions, is €139,000 excluding VAT.

The scope of work involves:

• Supply of Initial Vehicles: Delivery of three (3) Heavy Duty Ride-on Lawnmower vehicles.
• Specifications: Vehicles must meet the specifications detailed in Appendix 1 of the RFT. Key minimum requirements include:
• Engine: Diesel, minimum 20h.
• Cutting Width: Between 120cm and 124cm.
• Optional Purchase: The Defence Forces reserve the right to purchase up to six (6) additional vehicles during the contract term.
• Delivery: Vehicles are to be delivered to the Defence Forces. Specific delivery locations are not detailed in the provided text.
• Warranty: A minimum warranty of 12 months is required. The offered warranty terms will be a significant factor in the award criteria.
• Lead Time: Delivery lead time is a key evaluation criterion.
• Environmental Considerations: The "Green Friendly" attributes of the vehicles will be assessed.

3. Background & buyer context

This procurement is being conducted by the Irish Defence Forces. The requirement for grass-cutting machinery arises from operational needs for grounds maintenance. The estimated expenditure of €139,000 (excl. VAT) over the contract term suggests a requirement for robust, but not necessarily high-volume, equipment. The contract structure includes an initial purchase with an option for further acquisition, indicating a need for flexibility and potential long-term supply. The Defence Forces aim to encourage participation from Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and promote their inclusion in proposals.

4. Eligibility & selection criteria

Tenderers must meet the following criteria to be considered:

• Turnover requirement: Not specified for this tender.
• Insurance: The successful tenderer must hold the following insurances for the term of the Goods Contract:
• Employer’s Liability: €12,700,000
• Public Liability: €6,500,000
• Product Liability: €6,500,000
• Professional Indemnity: Not specified for this tender.
• Certifications: Not specified for this tender, beyond general compliance with EU and national law.
• Past experience: Not specified for this tender.
• Personnel: Not specified for this tender.
• Geographic / facility constraints: Not specified for this tender, beyond the requirement for insurance policies to include Ireland within their territorial limits.

Tenderers must also submit a completed European Single Procurement Document (eESPD) electronically via the eTenders portal. Failure to submit the eESPD online will result in automatic elimination.

5. Award criteria & scoring

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