Supply of a tracked mini excavator and attachments for wildfire prevention

Summary

The contract is for the supply of a new tracked mini excavator and attachments for wildfire-prevention work by the municipality of Cedeira. The machine is to have an approximate operating weight of 2,500 kg, a 15.8 kW (21.2 hp) EU Stage V diesel engine, an enclosed cab, rubber tracks, a dozer blade and a CLSS hydraulic system. The package includes a Powertilt quick coupler, 300 mm and 500 mm buckets, a 1,000 mm cleaning bucket, and a hydraulic auger with 150 mm and 250 mm drill bits. The equipment will be used, among other tasks, to maintain biomass buffer strips and forest roads, clean ditches and maintain access routes. Delivery to the municipality of Cedeira is due within 60 calendar days; bidders may offer a shorter delivery period. The budget is EUR 50,018 excluding VAT and EUR 60,521.78 including 21% VAT. Price carries 60 evaluation points, an extended warranty 25 points, and a delivery-time reduction of up to 30 days 15 points. The machine must be fitted with tyres rated at least class B for fuel efficiency. Bidders must be registered in the required national or regional contractors’ register, but no separate financial or technical capacity evidence is required. Bids must be submitted electronically within 10 working days. The tender documents conflict on the minimum warranty: the contract characteristics table states 12 months, whereas the award criteria refer to a 2-year minimum. Bidders should confirm the applicable requirement in the official documents.