I received an e-mail off an office of public works today to notify me that they were seeking a supplier of a number of layflat hoses over th coming months.
i have never traded in machinery or machinery tools and don’t know why they would think i would be interested, perhaps they think window cleaners are familiar with these hoses lol.
Any how if i was to supply them with a few of these hoses i could make a few spare bob so i am posting today asking does anyone know anything about them?, ever worked with them?..know any suppliers etc???
the specifications of the hoses they are looking for are listed below in a passage from an attachment enclosed in the e-mail…
so if anyone has any ideas i would appreciate it…they seemed quite desperate to source these so i might have a chance in supplying them despite my lack of knowledge in the field of layflat hoses!!!then again if they are finding it hard to locate a supplier i mightn’t be so lucky either.
i would have to apply for the job through tender
Heres the spec that was enclosed:
Invitation to Tender
The Office of Public Works invites tenders for the supply Layflat Hose, in three lots,
as outlined below:
• Lot 1: DN200 (8”) – 150m required
• Lot 2: DN300 (12”) – 150m required
• Lot 3: DN400 (16”) - 100m required
Prices may be submitted for one or more of the following (see Financial Tender Form at Appendix 2):
• A - Lot 1,
• B - Lot 2,
• C - Lot 3,
• D - Lots 1, 2 & 3 combined
B. Specification for Layflat Hose
- DN200
• The Hose shall have a minimum pressure rating of 8 bar.
• The Hose shall be of robust construction and shall be suitable for use with drainage water.
• The Layflat hose shall be supplied in 10m long sections and shall be fitted with a quick release coupling system (Bauer or similar) at each end to allow the hose to be connected to other hoses, pumps etc. The layflat hose will be lightweight enough to be handled without the need for lifting equipment. The quick release coupling shall be operated manually.
• A rack or storage box shall be supplied for storing/transporting the lengths of hose. The rack/storage box shall be suitable for handling by a forklift. The rack/storage box shall be fabricated from mild steel and shall be hot dip galvanised. The rack of storage box shall be supplied with certified lifting points.
• The layflat hose shall be manufactured in accordance with relevant National and European legislation.
- DN300
• The Hose shall have a minimum pressure rating of 8 bar.
~ The Hose shall be of robust construction and shall be suitable for use with drainage water.
• The Layflat hose shall be supplied in 10m long sections and shall be fitted with a quick release coupling system (Bauer or similar) at each end to allow the hose to be connected to other hoses, pumps etc. The layflat hose will be lightweight enough to be handled without the need for lifting equipment. The quick release coupling shall be operated manually.
• A rack or storage box shall be supplied for storing/transporting the hose. The rack/storage box shall be suitable for handling by a forklift. The rack/storage box shall be fabricated from mild steel and shall be hot dip galvanised. The rack of storage box shall be supplied with certified lifting points.
• The layflat hose shall be manufactured in accordance with relevant National and European legislation.
- DN400
• The Hose shall have a minimum pressure rating of 2 bar.
• The Hose shall be of robust construction and shall be suitable for use with drainage water.
• The Layflat hose shall be supplied in 10m long sections and shall be fitted with a quick release coupling system (Bauer or similar) at each end to allow the hose to be connected to other hoses, pumps etc. The layflat hose will be lightweight enough to be handled without the need for lifting equipment. The quick release coupling shall be operated manually.
• A rack or storage box shall be supplied for storing/transporting the lengths of hose. The rack/storage box shall be suitable for handling by a forklift. The rack/storage box shall be fabricated from mild steel and shall be hot dip galvanised. The rack of storage box shall be supplied with certified lifting points.
• The layflat hose shall be manufactured in accordance with relevant National and European legislation.
- Delivery:
To be delivered to an OPW depot in Dublin or OPW, Trim, Co. Meath by 12th December, 2008.
