Supply of Bus Stop Pole and RTPI Pole Foundation Sockets

Tender description

The Authority is seeking a supplier to provide Foundation Sockets for the installation of new Bus Stop Poles and also to provide Foundation Sockets for the installation of RTPI Poles. For the avoidance of doubt, there are separate foundation sockets required for each use. The intended duration of the Contract is a three (3) year period. The Authority may renew the Contract for an additional one (1) year period, subject to satisfactory performance, cost effectiveness and a continuing requirement for the supply of Bus Stop Pole and RTPI Pole Foundation Sockets. The Foundation Socket for the Bus Stop Pole shall be capable of securing 60.3mm diameter pole vertically and the design shall mitigate the potential for rotation of the pole around its vertical axis. Likewise, the Foundation Socket for the RTPI Pole shall be capable of securing 114mm diameter pole vertically and the design shall mitigate the potential for rotation of the pole around its vertical axis. The Foundation Sockets shall be capable of facilitating the replacement of damaged poles without necessity for interference with the foundation. The scope includes the delivery of the sockets as required in accordance with Section 3.9 below and training of the Authority’s nominated contractors on how to install, use and maintain the sockets to achieve the highest performance and design life of the product. The training shall be in person at the Tenderer’s premises or the delivery location in any of the five regions set out in Section 3.9. Tenderers shall allow for, at least, 5 training sessions per year, one per region. The duration of these sessions will be at the discretion of the tenderer but shall be such that it clearly demonstrates to the contractor the correct use of the product