Supply and Delivery of Hired Plant and Specialist Machinery
Tender Overview
About this tender
The City is seeking to appoint a minimum of three panellists for both Portion A and Portion B to provide plant and equipment hire for a period of one years, with two options to extend of two years. The City will consider Separable portions as follows: Portion A: Section 1 of the Pricing Schedule (Tip truck) Portion B: Section 2,3,4 of the Pricing Schedule (Plant and equipment, specialist equipment, other) Tenderers are encouraged to apply for both portions where able. The Contractor will be required to provide all labour, plant and equipment, materials, chemicals, transport/cartage, supervision/administrative costs, travelling expenses and anything else necessary to carry out the service required under the proposed Contract.
How to respond to this tender
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