Electric ATV

Description

Provision of electric utility vehicles that will ensure the Garden moves forward with Scottish Government policy on reducing our carbon footprint. The Electric vehicles will also reduce noise pollution, improve air quality and operators experience in the gardens. We will be buying 3 ATV for Edinburgh Garden and 1 ATV for Logan Garden The utility vehicle will be used for transporting tools and equipment, plants, bulk materials and associated horticultural items. We are expecting the ATV to have a 5 year minimum life cycle. (Details around battery technology and life cycle should be included in your response to Section 4.1 Question 4) The load carrying capacity will alleviate manual handling making tasks safer and logistically more efficient to complete. The vehicle must be an Electric ATV/UTV it powered train should use lithium batteries, with 2WD/AWD drive capable of driving/towing trailers in snow/icy conditions. The vehicle will be used on the public highway so must be supplied road legal. To reduce manual handling a tipping Cargo bed would be an advantage. As this vehicle will be used to tow a variety of trailers, we require a minimum towing with capacity of 600kg. We will use this vehicle in all weathers so it must be able to be fitted with a full hard cab, with optional heating. The successful supplier must be able to offer Repair/Maintenance/Servicing onsite within Next business day of callout. Regular servicing would be book minimum 7 days in advance. We would expect that all common parts for servicing should be available within 7 working days The successful supplier will be appointed for a 24-month period We are expecting any offering of a product to already have a proven track record in deployment to a similar organisation (i.e. outdoor estates, forestry operations etc.) with in the last two years. Details of infrastructure required for RBGE to operate the ATV should be outlined i.e. charging infrastructure etc. Understanding of training requirement for the ATV should be included in your response. I.e. printed materials, online training and practice in person training. Any vehicle proposed should be available within 8 weeks of order being placed and no later than the 15th February 2022.