901_21 Supply of Binder, Storage Tanks and Spray Tankers

Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet. Leicestershire County Council (LCC) is seeking to establish a multi supplier framework from which to appoint a single supplier to assist with the undertaking of surface dressing works during the spring/summer season (mid-April – early September), by offering a reliable source of binder (supply and delivery), the hire of tanks in which to store it, the hire of tankers (vehicles) with which to lay it and the provision of advice and expertise as required. The framework will run for an initial period of 1 year with an option to extend for a further period or periods up to a total of 3 years, in 12 monthly increments, taking the contract term to a maximum of 4 years. The anticipated requirements for each surface dressing season are: 1) a reliable source of intermediate and premium grade binder 2) the hire of two storage tanks each with a minimum capacity of 45,000 litres 3) the hire of two spray tankers each with a carrying capacity of 16,000 litres 4) the provision of limited expertise as and when required