Donegal County Council seeks Provision of Services for Sandblasting, Bodywork Repairs, Repainting of Six-Wheel Tipper Trucks and Maintenance and Preventive Works

This specification sets out the requirements for refurbishment works to six-wheel (6x4) rigid tipper trucks, typically 26-tonne GVW, and haulage plant. The initial contract comprises 4 No. six-wheel (6x4) rigid tipper trucks, with provision for up to 3 No. additional units. The contract shall also include general steel fabrication repairs to Council-owned plant, together with maintenance and preventive works to Council-owned plant as instructed during the contract period. All works shall be carried out at the Contractor’s approved premises unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Council. The works shall include, but shall not be limited to: • Complete abrasive blasting of the tipper body interior and exterior, chassis, subframe, differentials, springs, mudguards, hydraulic components and wheel outer faces. • Bodywork repairs, including structural and cosmetic repairs, and Hardox floor replacement or overlay where required. • Installation of aluminium side protection strips to protruding sections of the body. • Cab undercarriage and panel repairs, particularly under wheel arches, cab steps, lower panels and any other areas showing corrosion, rust holes or damage. • Complete repainting of the plant body in colours approved by the Council. • General steel fabrication repairs to Council-owned plant. • Maintenance and preventive works to Council-owned plant • Replacement of bushings at tipping ram anchor points and rear tipper hinge assemblies, where required. • Removal and refitting of toolboxes and ancillary components as necessary to facilitate proper preparation and coating. • Application of the full protective coating system and reinstatement of all safety markings.