Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf0-235c-7106-a96d-fb0c9dd55f2e/invitation-to-tender-for-the-supply-and-delivery-of-mobile-plant-equipment-and-a closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Mobile Plant Equipment and Associated Maintenance, Warranty, Servicing and Training [University of Chester](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-chester) Estimated value £20,000 to £70,000 Published 13 Sept 2016 Deadline Closed 31 Oct 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The University is tendering for the following equipment; - one light/medium performance telehandler -  one mobile elevating work platform (MEWP), to allow equipment to be adjusted or monitored as necessary. The MEWP, could be a classic MEWP, a cherry picker or a scissor lift. As a minimum, the equipment must be provided with at least 3 years warranty, maintenance and initial training included. This tender also includes the option to extend associated maintenance, warranty servicing and training for up to 2 further years, (up to a maximum period of 5 years) from delivery of equipment. Tenderers may tender for just one or both pieces of equipment. University of Chester may award to one or more suppliers, whilst reserving the right to not award for any of the equipment. The estimated contract value is based on anticipated quantities, outlined within the tender. Tenderers are advised that actual demand and volumes may vary, as over the period of the contract term, additional requirements may be identified, or reduced. Appointed supplier/s may therefore be required to supply requirements below, or in addition to, what has initially been specified within this tender to fulfil the project’s needs. Consequently, there is no guarantee of the volume, nor value, of business placed with any individual supplier/s, during the contract term. One or separate individual orders may therefore be placed. Dates provided are subject to change. This tender, (and subsequent awarded contract/s), may comprise of requirements that are funded by external bodies, inclusive of ERDF funded projects. Additional information: If you wish to participate in the opportunity please download the tender documents from the University's e-tendering portal, "In-Tend" - [in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester](http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester). Please note that where you may have previously registered with In-Tend, it will be necessary to ensure that your registration does include being registered to see opportunities for University of Chester . Registration to this site is free for suppliers. Once registered, please download the tender documents. These must be completed and returned via the In-Tend portal by 10:00am, Monday 31st October 2016. There is also Help/Guidance on how to use the supplier site on the ‘Help’ section of the site: [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/HelpOverview) Alternatively, In-tend Support can help suppliers and is open Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5pm (excluding Bank Holidays) – 0845 557 8079 / 0114 407 0065 / Read full description ## CPV classification Parts and accessories of machine tools Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/2b1b09ee-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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