Logistics & Delivery

CRITERIA FOR DELIVERIES TO DENBIGH REGIONAL STORE

(To be read in conjunction with the Conditions of Contract for the Purchase of Goods (and/orServices) and any Special Conditions and Notes for Tenderers that may apply)

VEHICLES

  • Rear loading vehicles
  • Must be suitable for use with Dock leveller minimum height 38 inches (950mm)
  • A side loader for curtain vehicles, maximum height 48 inches (1200mm) excluding the pallet height

PALLETS

  • Wooden pallets must be Standard Type
  • Size 48 inches x 40 inches x Height 48 inches (1200mm x 1000mm x 1200mm)
  • Central Stores racking cannot accommodate Euro Pallets
  • All pallets must be shrink wrapped
  • All mixed content pallets must be clearly marked
  • All bulk deliveries must be palletised
  • Only small parcel traffic will be accepted unpalletised

BOOKING IN

  • All deliveries must be pre-booked, otherwise delivery may be rejected
  • Suppliers must indicate where fixed delivery days are used
  • Deliveries to be made on Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.00am and 4.00pm
  • Where Carriers are used, it is the responsibility of Suppliers to ensure all above criteria is met.

LEAD TIMES

  • Delivery is required within 7 days of order date.
  • This requirement applies year round including Bank Holidays and Christmas.
  • If your production plant and/or Administration Department closes down for Summer/Christmas/Bank Holidays you must advise us of this and how you will ensure continuity of supply. Bulk supply in advance is not an option.