--- title: "Expression of Interest for New Grounds Maintenance Vehicle" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3a452724-1993-4893-98ba-bce0e5541756" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3a452724-1993-4893-98ba-bce0e5541756" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a452724-1993-4893-98ba-bce0e5541756.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a452724-1993-4893-98ba-bce0e5541756.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BODMIN TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2022-10-14" --- # Expression of Interest for New Grounds Maintenance Vehicle Buyer: BODMIN TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a452724-1993-4893-98ba-bce0e5541756 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3a452724-1993-4893-98ba-bce0e5541756) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a452724-1993-4893-98ba-bce0e5541756.json) ## Summary The Bodmin Town Council has initiated a tender process for the design and construction of a new grounds maintenance vehicle. The vehicle is intended for transporting equipment such as ride-on mowers, fuel, and hand-held tools for the Estates team. The procurement stage is currently active, and interested parties must submit their Expression of Interest by 13:00 on 28th October 2022. The contract value is £40,000, with a minimum value of £10,000. The location for delivery is in Bodmin, postcode PL31 2DQ. The procurement falls under the industry category of 'Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation'. This tender by Bodmin Town Council presents an opportunity for businesses focusing on goods provision, especially those in the transport equipment sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to participate in this open procedure below the threshold. Businesses looking to supply vehicles or related services compliant with chapter 8 specifications can benefit from this procurement opportunity. Interested businesses should consider submitting quotes that meet the detailed vehicle requirements outlined by the Council, including considerations for operational lease options if preferred by the buyer. ## Notice 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) - Andrew.banner@bodmin.gov.uk * Richard Morris (Deputy Estates Manager) - Richard.morris@bodmin.gov.uk Deadline for submitting expression of interest will be at 13:00 28th October 2022 Quotes should be submitted to Andrew.banner@bodmin.co.uk Options for lease alternatives should also be included where appropriate. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f96f0fe-70b9-44c6-9a29-5dbd745409a6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Dec 2022 - 13 Dec 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BODMIN TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | BODMIN | | Post town | Plymouth | | Postcode | PL31 2DQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | Bodmin St Petroc's | | Westminster constituency | North Cornwall | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ## Release History - 14 Oct 2022 at 09:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f96f0fe-70b9-44c6-9a29-5dbd745409a6 - 29 Sep 2022 at 09:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f96f0fe-70b9-44c6-9a29-5dbd745409a6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f96f0fe-70b9-44c6-9a29-5dbd745409a6 14th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a6c765e4-0ba7-47bc-a174-9e2c895de5dc See attached document ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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