Hire of Forklift Truck for Waste Management Operations at Whetstone RHWS
Leicestershire County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedHire of Forklift Truck for Waste Management Operations at Whetstone RHWS
Awarded 31 Mar 2024
Awarded31 Mar 2024
Value£50,000.00
SupplierBennie Equipment Ltd
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryMiscellaneous
Ended 7mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 31 Mar 2024Expired 30 Mar 2026
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Leicestershire County Council awarded a contract to Bennie Equipment Ltd for the hire of a forklift truck for waste management operations at Whetstone Waste Transfer Station and Recycling and Household Waste Site (LE8 6JL).
The initial hire period was for a minimum of 2 years, with the option to extend in 12-month periods up to a further 3 years, for a maximum total hire period of 5 years.
The minimum spend awarded under this contract was £37,525 over the five-year maximum term.
The award value of £50,000 included contingency for chargeable repairs, for which the Council was responsible, above the contracted hire charge over the life of the contract.
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Hire of Forklift Truck for Waste Management Operations at Whetstone RHWS
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