RPQS for the supply and delivery of fleet and plant parts, workshop supplies and equipment
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking to establish an approved list of pre-qualified suppliers for the supply and delivery of automotive workshop supplies, tools and consumable items used to maintain and repair fleet assets and operate council's workshops. Purpose The purpose of this tender is to establish an approved list of suppliers for the supply and delivery of fleet and plant parts, workshop supplies and equipment, with council seeking competitive rates and a high standard of service covering the life of the contract. Scope The scope includes: Supply and delivery of automotive workshop supplies, tools and consumable items to maintain and repair fleet assets and operate council's workshops Provision of a percentage discount off current catalogue or trade pricing under a fixed catalogue less discount contract Contractor Requirements Suppliers, including trade and industrial accounts, must provide a percentage discount off current catalogue or trade pricing Contract Terms and Conditions This is a fixed catalogue less discount contract Council may "refresh" the register of pre-qualified suppliers on a quarterly basis to allow suppliers to be added or removed from council's register Council reserves the right to verify pricing at any time through reasonable benchmarking, market comparison, or supplier substantiation, including catalogue pricing, trade account pricing, or cost verification where cost-plus arrangements are applied Council does not guarantee any minimum or maximum purchase quantities under this arrangement
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