Expression of Interest for New Grounds Maintenance Vehicle

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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.