Supply of Engine, Transmission Lube Oil and Grease to Dublin Bus and Bus Eireann

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The Contracting Authority proposes awarding a Contract for the supply of engine, transmission lube oil and grease over a three year period. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend this Contract(s) for a further period of 12 or 24 months.To this end, the Contracting Authority requires a competent Company to facilitate but, not necessarily be limited to:— provide the necessary resources and capacity to achieve the contract objectives,— provide competent and trained staffs that are qualified to maintain agreed levels of service whether it is in relation to a supply/service or works contract,— compliance with the legislation for Health & Safety,— manage the contract in an effective and efficient manner,— compliance with legislation with regard to Employment Law and the Environment,— provide Engine and Transmission lube oils as below (subject to change).Engine Lube Oil.The oil(s) would be required to cover Euro 3, Euro 4 and IF possible Euro 5, with the main emphasis on Euro 4. Approximate annual usage of 280 000 litres. This lube oil will be required for the following engine types and should be approved by the vehicle manufacturer:Cummins.Scania.VDL (Daf).Volvo.Mercedes.Iveco.Transmission Lube Oil.ZF 4 Speed, 5 Speed, 6Speed.AS Tronic.Allison AT542.World Series type.Voith D863.Scania Opti-cruise.Grease.Grease as required for the above.Detailed requirements, specification and quantities will be provided in the tender documents to all tenderers that qualify.Lots.For the purposes of this tender there will be two lots:Lot 1 – Delivery to Dublin: For the requirements of approximately 970 buses for Dublin Bus and 206 buses for Bus Eireann.Lot 2 – Delivery to 13 locations around Ireland: For the requirements of approximately 994 buses for Bus Eireann only.All of the above are subject to change.

In order to be considered for participation in a tendering competition for this contract, suitable qualified interested parties must complete and submit the pre-qualification questionnaire provided. Following receipt of tenders, Bus Eireann/Dublin Bus may negotiate as necessary with one or more tenderers and will award the contract to the most economically advantageous offer received.