CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

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Authority Name and Address

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Address from which documentation may be obtained

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Completed documents must be returned to:

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Wheelchair accessible Electric Vehicle plus 5 seat capacity suitable for use by Community transport

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

We are looking to buy an electrically powered wheelchair accessible vehicle. The vehicle will accommodate the wheelchair user plus an additional 5 standard seats ( front seats and back seat) . The loading of the wheelchair being powered and its restraint system once in the vehicle, included. Since this is a fairly new technology - we are looking for a 100,000 miles or 8 years guarantee on the battery component as a minimum.

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Notice Coding and Classification

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Total quantity or scope of tender

We're looking for 1 vehicle. The maximum cost £45,000

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

Previous experience of supplying a similar ( preferably EV) converted vehicle for use by wheelchair users.

After-care specification

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

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Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

N/a

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Time Limits

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Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

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Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

We are a community transport organisation working on the Llyn peninsula since 2002. We are looking for a suitable vehicle to carry passengers for trips of around 100 miles for journeys such as hospital appointments, shopping and other necessary visits.

(WA Ref:96647)

Relates to the following project/programme financed by EU Community Funds: RCDF capital project, awaiting decision within the next 2 months

The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

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Additional Documentation

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Publication date of this notice