Ireland – Fuel-tanker trucks – Single Party Framework Agreement for Provision of an Electric Vehicle Tractor Unit and Bulk Fuel Bowser and Associated Vehicles and Plant for Ireland West Airport Knock

A competitive process under the negotiated procedure for the establishment of a framework agreement for the supply, testing, commission and training of an electric vehicle tractor unit and bulk fuel bowser and and associated vehicles and Plant required to maintain the operational readiness for Irish West Airport Knock. The framework agreement will be established on foot of a competition for an initial contract for an Electric Vehicle Tractor Unit and Bulk Fuel Browser .The initial contract will be awarded to the successful tenderer shortly after the formal establishment of the framework agreement. The Refueller described in this specification is designed to be reliable, uncomplicated, and easy to maintain. It must be equipped to refuel aircraft using underwing and overwing methods via a long reel mounted hose. The Refueller must be of the articulated type with a two axle 4 x 2 tractor coupled to a 34,000-litre Twin axle semi-trailer. The rear most axle should be a self-steer axle which will aid maneuverability and reduce tyre scrub. The refuelling equipment must be mounted on the semi-trailer with the hose reels located at the rear. It is designed for use at speeds limited to 30 k.p.h. on well-prepared airport roads when in the laden condition The control station and reel hose withdrawal must on the driver’s side of the Refueller. The tank is fitted with two independent (primary and secondary) automatic bottom loading systems which prevent overfilling. The anticipated delivery date for the initial contract is Q4 2025. At the RFT stage of this process, the ‘Successful Candidates” will be provided with specific specification requirements for the EV Tractor Unit and Bulk Fuel Browser, in relation to which bidders will be asked to confirm compliance with the mandatory requirements along with providing their proven design specifications and demonstrating how the ‘Goods’ will operate. Responses must be submitted in a ZIP FILE format.