Expression of Interest for New Grounds Maintenance Vehicle

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.