Criterion 1: Pricing
· Detailed itemised quote submitted, including any exclusions or additional costs (ex GST)?
· What are the estimated whole-of-life costs, including maintenance and operational expenses over a 10 year period? Are detailed costs provided?
Are there any discounts offered and or included in your pricing (when purchasing more than one item)? What is the discount?

Criterion 2: Meeting Sustainability
· What is the average fuel consumption (litres/hour) for the proposed item of equipment?
· How does your product support environmental sustainability (e.g., waste minimisation, use of recycled materials etc)?
What are the noise level (dB) produced under normal operating conditions?

Criterion 3: Availability
· What are the expected delivery timelines for quoted equipment?
· Is the equipment currently in stock or subject to a waiting period?
· Can delivery dates be staggered if required?
Is the delivery timeline guaranteed or subject to change?

Criterion 4: Specifications
· Does the proposed equipment meet all specifications outlined in the RFT?
Are there any deviations from the specified requirements? If so, please detail and justify.

Criterion 5: Warranty and Aftersales Support
· Is the first service included in the pricing?
· Are there any service level agreements on offer? What are they?
· What warranty coverage is included with the equipment?
· Is on-site support or servicing available? If so, what are the terms?
· Is there a local service agent or technician available for support?
· What is the typical response time for break downs and warranty issues?
· Are there any additional costs associated with warranty repairs (e.g., travel, transport back to vendor for repairs)?
Are spare parts readily available, and what is the typical lead time?

Question 6: Testimonials
· How many similar units has the supplier delivered in the past 3 years?
Can you provide contact details for referees who have purchased similar equipment?