Norwegen – Schwerlastfahrzeuge – New 4 axled hook vehicle for municipal operations and winter maintenance

Background Vennesla municipality c/o the Unit for Park and Technical needs to procure a new 4 axled hook vehicle as a replacement for the existing vehicles in the municipal operation. The objective of the procurement is to ensure a reliable, robust and versatile vehicle that can cover the municipality ́s ongoing needs within transport, site related assignments and winter maintenance. The vehicle shall be used for, among other things, mass transport, handling various operational assignments and use in the winter service with snow clearing and gritting. The use will include both ordinary municipal road operations, driving on site roads and work under demanding operational conditions. Therefore there is a need for a system that is adapted to high load, varying surfaces and long term use throughout the year. Furthermore, the municipality needs a delivery that supports efficient and continual operation. This means that it is not only the vehicle itself that is central, but also that the tenderer can contribute appropriate service follow-up and assistance in the operational phase. The procurement shall, in total, provide the municipality with a functional and operational ready work tool that can be used immediately when taking over. Description of the assignment The assignment is for the delivery of one complete and ready for operation, a four axled lorry with a hook extension for municipal operations. The delivery shall include the chassis, hook lift and the necessary equipment for the areas that the municipality requires, including transport assignments, site related use and winter maintenance. The vehicle shall be adapted to the municipality ́s need for a high payload, good accessibility and safe operation under demanding conditions. A system with characteristics is requested that makes the vehicle suitable for both heavy load and varied use, as well as a driver environment that supports long work sessions and efficient operation. The delivery shall also include relevant equipment and schemes for use together with the municipality ́s winter equipment and other operational equipment. Furthermore, the delivery shall include registration and necessary documentation so that the vehicle is ready for use when taking over. The municipality also assumes that the tenderer can offer service and follow-up services in the operational phase, including workshop services and assistance in connection with interruptions in operations. Further requirements for the technical execution, equipment, documentation and service extent are in the tender documentation and the accompanying requirement specifications. Contract Rank scheme: General contract document for this procurement. Small standard contract for goods procurements The tenderer's tender Any clarifications Documentation The documentation shall be delivered in Norwegian or a Scandinavian language.