KU151/MH/JB/2016/Lease Agreement for Tractors and other Grounds Equipment

Scope of Requirement:

Keele University is inviting Tenders from suitably skilled, qualified, knowledgeable and experienced organisations for a company to provide on a four (4) year lease agreement (with 2 x 12 month extension options) the following agricultural equipment:

3 x Tractors 1 x Ride on Mower 1 x 4WD Utility Vehicle 1 x Roller Mower 1 x Zero Turn

The agreement shall include all associated costs including but not limited to: rental, delivery, planned and reactive maintenance and operator training (as set out within the tender documents).

For breakdowns the supplier shall be required to attend site (Keele Campus) within a maximum of 2 hours.

Tender Process:

This is an OPEN EU procurement procedure. The procurement documents can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University`s e-tendering system In-Tend portal which is free to use:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home

Please note: All tendering activity, including but not restricted to all communications between Tenderers and the University and all documentation uploaded/submitted, must be conducted through In-Tend.

Once registered, you can access the tender documents under the reference: KU151/MH/JB/2016/

Your Tender must be received by: 12:00 (Midday) Friday 26th February 2016 (via the In-Tend only).

Please allow sufficient time to upload your Tender as late returns will not be permitted by the system.

Tender Information:

Tender Ref: KU151/MH/JB/2016/ Tender Title: Lease Agreement for Tractors and other Grounds Equipment Estimated Value: £200,000 to £300,000 Anticipated Contract Start: Friday 1st April 2016 (delivery on Monday 4th April 2016) Anticipated Contract Completion: 30th April 2020 Award Criteria: MEAT Main Contact: Michael Hayes, Procurement Officer, Keele University

Site Visits:

Tenderers are advised to visit site before submitting their tenders, to ascertain the nature of the site, access thereto and all local conditions and restrictions likely to affect the execution of the services/works.

Site visits can be arranged through the below contact details:

Jane Barker

Head of Grounds Estates & Development Directorate Keele University Tel: 01782 733136

Background to the University:

Further details on the University can be found at: https://www.keele.ac.uk

Disclaimer:

The University reserves the right to cancel the procurement and not to proceed with all or part of this tender. The University will not, under any circumstances, reimburse any expense incurred by Tenderers in preparing their submission.

Additional information: Tender Process:

This is an open tender procedure. The ITT and full specification and supporting documents can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University`s e-tendering system InTend portal which is free to use:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home

Please note: All tendering activity, including but not restricted to all communications between Tenderers and the University and all documentation uploaded/submitted, must be conducted through InTend.

Once registered, you can access the tender documents under the reference: KU151/MH/JB/2016

Your Tender must be received by: 12:00 (Midday) Friday 26th February 2016 (via the InTend only).

Please allow sufficient time to upload your Tender as late returns will not be permitted by the system.

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/