901_21 Supply of Binder, Storage Tanks and Spray Tankers

ESPO is working on behalf of Leicestershire County Council to undertake a procurement process to appoint up to a maximum of four suppliers, one of which will be awarded the contract to assist with the undertaking of surface dressing works to be carried out on Leicestershire County Council highways during the spring/summer season of 2021 (and by mutual agreement and extension of the contract in seasons 2022, 2023 and 2024). The suppliers must offer the following: 1) A reliable source of intermediate and premium grade binder; 2) The hire of two storage tanks, each with a minimum capacity of 45 000 litres; 3) The hire of two spray tankers, each with a carrying capacity of 16 000 litres; 4) The provision of limited technical expertise as and when required. The framework will run for an initial period of 1 year with an option to extend for a further period or periods up to a total of 3 years, in 12 monthly increments, taking the contract term to a maximum of 4 years.