Northumberland County Council
Supply of Grave Digging Machine
ITT Schedule 1
Specification
1. Introduction
1.1. Northumberland County Council is seeking to appoint contractors to provide a
Grave Digging Machine to the Council.
2. Scope of Work
2.1.
The contract will encompass the following
2.1.1. Build and supply of (one) x Grave Digging Machine to the
specifications required.
2.2.
The exact breakdown of the requirements is not known and in light of
the current financial situation the Council reserves the right to reduce
or increase the quantity of vehicles/equipment/service level required.
2.3.
Full vehicle specification requirements can be found below at items 5.
2.4.
The council reserves the right to make any adjustments necessary to
the specification to ensure delivery of the correct vehicle or equipment
3. Vehicle Build Requirements
3.1.
Northumberland County Council will require complete vehicle/equipment
conversions, supply or fitting as part of the procurement.
3.2.
The contractor will be responsible for the full vehicle/equipment build
conversion and delivery of this to Northumberland County Council.
3.3.
Delivery of equipment will be to Council depots across Northumberland,
details of which will be confirmed to the successful tenderer.
3.4.
The completed vehicles/equipment is required for immediate grave digging
works. With this in mind the Council would require delivery of the equipment
as soon as possible or as directed by fleet operations staff.
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4. General Details
4.1.
All conversions must comply with all relevant legislation
4.2.
All lights and markings must conform to all current construction and use
regulations
4.3.
All details of all conversion warranties must be supplied
4.4.
All vehicle/ equipment builds must be supplied with all applicable manuals,
service guides & parts books
4.5.
Operator familiarisation training must be provided by the Contractor for all
types of vehicle/equipment supplied. Training is required for drivers, crews
and workshop personnel (based on 6 staff per vehicle per vehicle
delivered)
4.6.
Mechanic general/preventative maintenance and fault finding training must
be provided for workshop personnel (6 mechanics in total)
4.7.
Training is to be held at Council depots within Northumberland
4.8.
Certification of training is required
4.9.
A pre build meeting will be held to discuss details of final requirements and
layout
5. Description of current operation
Description
Grave Digging Machine for use in various cemetery’s
throughout rural and urban areas of Northumberland.
Work Type
Grave digging operations, some with restrictions due to existing
grave plots.
Access
Narrow paths and between existing grave plots.
Specification: - Grave Digging Machine
Outline Grave Digging Machine Requirements
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5.1.
5.2.
5.3.
5.4.
5.5.
5.6.
5.7.
Grave Digging Machine (State Make and Model)
Engine power 23kw
Reverse sounder
Three spare keys
Northumberland logos and conspicuaty markings to be fitted
First reg fee and RFL if required
PDI & Plates if required
Detailed Requirements
Dimensions, Weights and Performance
5.8.
5.9.
5.10.
5.11.
5.12.
Transport length 3600mm
Width infinitely variable from 830mm to 1250mm
Height 2115mm
Weight between 1930kg
Wheelbase 1680mm
Cab/Controls
5.13.
5.14.
5.15.
5.16.
5.17.
5.18.
5.19.
5.20.
5.21.
5.22.
5.23.
5.24.
5.25.
Fully enclosed cab with uninhibited view of work area
Side view window
Hinged windscreen
Cab curtain
Adjustable steering column
Fold up foot rest
Weather proof spring loaded hydraulically damped operator seat
Work light
Noise pressure level inside cab LpA = 83 db (A)
Multifunctional display with engine oil pressure, battery charge hydraulic oil
temp, engine temp, fuel gauge and glow plug indicator
Digital engine rpm display
Hour meter
Twin lever proportional joy stick control
Steering
5.26.
5.27.
5.28.
5.29.
5.30.
Tail wheel steering
Dead man steering safety system
Turning radius 1680mm
Capable of side shift control
Capable of levelling control
Brakes
5.31.
Hydrostatic braking
Engine and Drive
5.32.
Engine – four cylinder liquid cooled diesel engine
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5.33.
5.34.
5.35.
5.36.
5.37.
5.38.
5.39.
5.40.
Engine power 25kw at 2700 rpm
Fuel tank capacity 37lt
3 x 3 wheel drive
Hydrostatic drive system with wheel motors
Differential lock system
Travel speed 0 to 6km/h from steering handle control
Front axle movement sensor activates boom safety function
Hydraulic wheel width adjustment
Hydraulic System
5.41.
5.42.
5.43.
5.44.
Duel circuit hydraulic system
Operating pressure 180bar
Hydraulic reservoir capacity 40lt
Environmentally safe hydraulic oil
Slewing Gear
5.45.
5.46.
5.47.
5.48.
Continuous unlimited rotation 360degree turntable
Internal toothed ring gear
Slew lock via socket pin in cab
Slew lock on warning sounder
Outriggers
5.49.
5.50.
5.51.
5.52.
5.53.
5.54.
5.55.
5.56.
Fabricated steel outriggers
4 x standard outrigger plates
4 x outrigger enlargement plates 400mm x 400mm
4 x leg extensions
4 point 2 part hydraulically operated support legs
Stabiliser cylinders to be fitted
Automatic levelling system
Hose rupture protection
Main arm
5.57.
5.58.
5.59.
5.60.
Light weight steel cranked boom
Boom reach 4470mm from undercarriage frame
Automatic boom down release on supports down
Lifting force 830kp at 3000mm reach
Grab
5.61.
5.62.
5.63.
5.64.
5.65.
5.66.
Two shell grab
Central integral hydraulic closing cylinder
Grab rotation 210 degrees
Grab dimensions 750mm x 830mm
Grab opening width 830mm
Detachable heavy duty teeth for rocky terrain
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Lights and Electrics
5.67.
5.68.
5.69.
5.70.
12v system
12v / 63Ah battery
14v / 35A alternator
Lockable battery compartment
Paint and Logos
5.71.
5.72.
5.73.
Paint finish as per factory colour
English labels and technical documentation
Signwriting as per Northumberland requirements as below
Fleet number FY# # # # quantity 2 rear lower quarter panels in Swis 721bold at 350pt
Northumberland flag 170mm tall
Conspicuity Markings
5.74.
Safety reflective markings to meet current legislation
Wheels and Tyres
5.75.
5.76.
5.77.
18 x 9.50 – 8
Spare wheel 18 x 9.50 - 8
Turf profile tyre pattern all tyres
Warranty/Maintenance
5.78.
5.79.
12 Months full warranty
60 Months warranty on all construction
Delivery and Registration
5.80.
5.81.
Delivery to Northumberland at the earliest opportunity. Location to be
confirmed.
First registration to be included in the vehicle price and RFL (road fund
licence) cost to be shown separate, a separate order will be given for RFL
Manuals, Training & Special Tools
5.82.
5.83.
5.84.
5.85.
All relevant Operator instruction manuals, workshop manuals and parts
manuals for complete equipment to be supplied in hard copy and CD Rom
format if available together with regular updates, service bulletins etc. in both
formats
Electronic versions of service check lists (Microsoft Word document) to be
provided
Operators guide and service books to be provided
A comprehensive price list of special tools including any electronic diagnostic
equipment should be included
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5.86.
5.87.
5.88.
5.89.
Operator familiarisation training is to be provided by the contractor for the
equipment supplied. Training is required for drivers and workshop personnel
(based on 6 staff per vehicle per vehicle delivered) please note that this
section is pass/fail
Mechanic general/preventative maintenance and fault finding training must be
provided for workshop personnel (6 mechanics in total) – please note that
this section is pass/fail
Training is to be held at Council depots within Northumberland
Certification of training is required
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