CP1927-20 Purchase of 5 pre-owned Salt Spreaders (Gritters)

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Devon County Council wishes to engage with a single supplier for the purchase of 5 pre-owned 6m3 salt spreaders (gritters) in compliance with the following specification requirements: - All gritters and associated equipment can be supplied by a single supplier; - All vehicles must be delivered to Exeter and available for deployment by 1st September 2020 and preferably at least four weeks prior to this date. - Every vehicle is 18 tonne 4x4 chassis compliant with BS 1622 1989 Class A1 & Euro Standard EN 15597-2,especially spread capability; - Each of the Chassis & Gritters to be of the same manufacturer; - Every vehicle has 6m3 pre-wet body with control box capability to spread de-icing salt/brine at 1gsm increments with a min. 8-20gsm prewet & 7-30 gsm dry spreading, RS232 control box interface toEN15430-1:2007, to link with salt spreader tracking system (Transpoco); - Every vehicle to be fitted with snow plough DIN plates and snow ploughs with ceramic tips; - Both, Chassis + Spreader Bodies will have only been used for a min. of 2 or max. of 3 winter seasons. With no Chassis having been registered before January 2017 and the Spreader Body not manufactured before 2017; - Every vehicle to be fully refurbished and offered with a 6-month or 1 winter season (Oct-Apr), whichever is the longer, warranty. DCC may wish part exchange up to five gritters identified for disposal from their existing gritter fleet if mutually agreeable to both parties. Keywords: Salt Spreaders, Gritters, Winter Service