Expression of Interest for New Grounds Maintenance Vehicle

1.1. BACKGROUND

Bodmin Town Council operates its own grounds maintenance team which has a small fleet of vehicles. An extra vehicle has been identified as a need within the ground's maintenance section of the Council.

1.2. PROJECT BRIEF

Quotes for the design and build of a new ground's maintenance vehicle for the Estates team. The vehicle must be able transport ride on mowers, fuel, and small hand-held equipment

The requirements of the vehicle are as follows:

Specification-

• Maximum 3.5 tonne

• Beaver tail with side boards - To allow for Kubota F3090 with Trimax flail deck.

• Secure tie down points

• Fuel storage (combi cans)

• Full chapter 8 compliance

• Amber beacons (front, rear, and above cab)

• Room for minimum of 2 operatives - Maximum of 3 operatives

• Tool storage pod (if room allows)

• Hands free phone connectivity

BTC would prefer to capital purchase the vehicle however operational lease options may be considered.

For Further information please contact either

• Andrew Banner (Estates Manager) - …@bodmin.gov.uk

• Richard Morris (Deputy Estates Manager) - …@bodmin.gov.uk

Deadline for submitting expression of interest will be at 13:00 28th October 2022

Quotes should be submitted to …@bodmin.co.uk

Options for lease alternatives should also be included where appropriate.

Tender Documents

• Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder → — Tender notice
• See attached document → — Bidding documents