Terms and Conditions for Edgley Distribution Express Limited
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF SALERelating to Sale by Public Online Auction
EDGLEY DISTRIBUTION EXPRESS LIMITED
For technical questions relating to online bidding please contact Katherine Keller at Apex Auctions on 01273 224466 For information regarding individual lots, please contact Robert
Edwards at Charterfields on 0870 0434170
1. VIEWING Viewing will take place on site at the company premises of Edgley Distribution Express Limited on Wednesday 02 July 2008 between 10.00am and 3.00pm.
2.SALE COMMENCEMENT AND LOCATION
The auction will be an internet based online auction. Bidders will be able to view the lots online at www.charterfields.com. The auction will close from noon on Friday 04 July 2008.
3. REGISTRATION AND BIDDING
Initial Registration
In order to bid with Apex Auctions, a user name and password must be registered. Click on ?Register? at the top of the home page, complete any personal or company details and submit the form. Once the information is received you are approved to bid in the Marketplace section of the website.
Auction Registration
To bid in an individual auction, please register with the user name and password you created. Click on the auction from the home page, select the option 'register for this auction', enter a credit limit for yourself (the amount you have available to spend on ALL items that you might bid on in the auction). Once the registration is received your details will be examined and we will approve you to bid.
Bidding
To actually place your bid, click on the auction from the auction calendar on the home page, then choose the option 'View lot listing & bid online'. Click on the button 'Place Bid', there are 2 options:
1.Next increment, the bid is placed for the next incremental amount
2.Autobid, a maximum amount is entered and the system will bid automatically against any other bidders up to the amount chosen.
You can check which lots you are winning, losing or have won and lost by clicking on the section ?my bids? at the very top of the page.
4. PAYMENT DEADLINE, THURSDAY 10TH JULY AT NOON
NO CASH
NO BANKERS DRAFTS
NO BUILDING SOCIETY CHEQUES
NO COMPANY CHEQUES
MUST be made in full by noon on Thursday 10th July 2008. Lots purchased may only be removed upon receipt by the Auctioneers of CLEARED FUNDS by one of the methods detailed below:-
DEBIT CARD: BY TELEPHONE, PRIOR TO COLLECTION. PLEASE CALL 0870 0434170 TO MAKE PAYMENT. CREDIT CARDS NOT ACCEPTED. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE SUFFICENT FUNDS IN YOUR ACCOUNT WHEN MAKING THIS PAYMENT.
DIRECT BANK TRANSFER: PRIOR TO COLLECTION, CHAPS ONLY
NOTE: CHAPS PAYMENT -SAME DAY PAYMENT IF MADE BEFORE NOON (YOUR BANK MAY CHARGE FOR THIS SERVICE).
INTERNET BANKING: PRIOR TO COLLECTION
BANK DETAILS FOR CHAPS TRANSFERS AND INTERNET BANKING:
Sort Code: 16 00 08
Account Number: 10278714
Account Name: Charterfields Client Account
Name of Bank: Royal Bank of Scotland, Church Street, Sheffield
Please mark your payment with your company name for reference purposes.
5. CLEARANCE DEADLINE: THURSDAY 10TH JULY 2008 AT 3.30PM
Tuesday 8th July 2008 between 10.00am and 3.00pm
Wednesday 9th July 2008 between 10.00am and 3.00pm
Thursday 10th July 2008 between 10.00am and 3.30pm
Lots remaining on site, after this date, will incur a storage charge of ?20.00 per lot, per day, payable prior to removal of assets.
NOTE: Closing times will be strictly adhered to and all persons will be required to have vacated the site by the time stated.
No lots shall be removed without the authority of the Auctioneer, or its duly authorised agent or servant.
If lots have not been removed by the clearance deadline then the Conditions of Sale will be applied. (See General Conditions of Sale No 9 - Default by the Buyer).
IN RESPECT OF THIS DEADLINE, TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE AND ANY LOTS REMAINING ON SITE AFTER THIS DEADLINE WILL BE FORFEITED BY THE BUYER ALTHOUGH THE BUYER WILL REMAIN LIABLE FOR ANY COSTS INCURRED BY THE AUCTIONEER DUE TO FAILURE BY THE BUYER TO COLLECT THE GOODS BY THE SAID DEADLINE.
PLEASE NOTE - In the interest of security, access to the site during clearance times may be restricted. Please ensure that you make appropriate arrangements through the auctioneers to ensure that you are able to comply with the deadline for removal of lots from the site.
It is the bidder's responsibility to assess and provide the necessary equipment, manpower and specialist services, where required, to disconnect, remove and load each lot purchased.
At busy periods, access to the site/lots may be restricted for clearance. The buyer agrees that neither the auctioneer, vendor or agents will be liable for any claims/costs arising for the hire/use of any equipment, demurrage or contractors.
Portering staff are on site to supervise and control removals, not assist in the handling of loading of lots.
6. SITE PROCEDURE
In case of fire all visitors and contractors are to exit buildings as directed by the Auctioneer and his staff.
All visitors and contractors and their vehicles may be subject to search whilst on site.
All visitors and contractors are reminded that they are responsible for their own safety on site and enter at their own risk and should take the precaution of wearing protective clothing if appropriate.
7. HEALTH & SAFETY
Depending on the size of the removal programme, it may be that certain projects will come under the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) assuming the role of the client under Construction, Design and Management Regulations 1994 (CDM). This will be where walls, roofs, or major structural movement may take place. Any plant movement involving more that a ?Lift & Shift? situation needs to be referred to Charterfields Limited before a ?Permit to Work? is issued.
Clearance of all lots must be undertaken in accordance with current Health & Safety at Work Regulations and, where necessary, Construction, Design and Management Regulations 1994 (CDM). You may have to provide a Work Method Statement and Risk Assessment approved by Charterfields Limited prior to the removal of any lots. Charterfields Limited reserve the right to halt clearance if they feel, in their opinion, it is being carried out in an unsafe manner or without an approved Method Statement and Risk Assessment, as stated.
Disconnection / Oil / Liquid Removal Electrical disconnections from Mains supply are the responsibility of the purchaser, unless stated otherwise, and MUST be carried out by an approved electrician.
Any fluids remaining in the machine/or lot offered for sale at the time of purchase are the responsibility of the purchaser and MUST be removed from site to conform with COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) regulations.
8.
PROXY BIDS At the end of the catalogue is a form upon which bids can be entered in the case of difficulty in bidding online. Bids are accepted on behalf of interested parties without liability on behalf of the auctioneers. Successful bidders only will be notified by telephone as soon after the sale as possible, usually on the evening of the auction or on the morning following.
9. RESERVE PRICE The auctioneer may, at his discretion, or upon the instruction of the vendor:-
a)alter or withdraw all or any lots referred to in this auction catalogue prior to the hammer falling in relation to a sale of such lot(s).
b)where a Reserve Price has been placed on any lot, withdraw that lot in the event that the highest bid price does not meet the Reserve Price.
c)bid, on behalf of the vendor, or accept bids from the vendor, for any lot or lots offered for sale at the auction.
10.DESCRIPTIONS The information contained herein as to quality, description, etc, of the goods is provided in good faith but without obligation, and prospective purchasers must rely on their own examination of the goods. Included in this auction catalogue are our General Conditions of Sale and these Special Conditions of Sale which are applicable to the sale. Purchasers will be deemed to have read and understood these conditions. Buyers are not entitled to any goods or other items not included in the lot description in this catalogue.
11.WARRANTY All goods are sold without warranty.
12. ELECTRICAL TESTING P.A.T
All portable electrical appliances lotted for sale have been electrical tested for safety. A P.A.T certificate does not imply the item is operational only that it is electrically safe.
13. DAMAGE TO PREMISES OR OTHER GOODS
The Buyer will be responsible for all damage occasioned to the premises or goods in the premises including damage caused by its carriers, agents or servants in removing lots purchased. At the discretion of the Auctioneer a deposit may be required prior to or during the removal of lot(s). Such deposit will be refunded subject to completion of removals to the satisfaction of the Auctioneer or their agent. Should the Buyer refuse to deposit such monies the Auctioneer may refuse the Buyer access to the premises for the purpose of collecting all or any lots purchased. In the event that the buyer is refused access to the premises on these grounds, this shall not limit claims against the buyer in relation to a non collection of goods prior to the stated deadline.
14. INSURANCE, RISK & TITLE
Buyers should note that on being notified of their bids being successful, the goods stand at their risk but collection will not be allowed until the goods have been paid for in full by way of cleared or bank guaranteed funds. Buyers are strongly advised to immediately take advice by way of risk assessment and take out sufficient insurance cover to protect against the risks. The duty of the Auctioneer and/or the Vendor to deliver lots shall be deemed performed upon the fall of the hammer even if a lot is subsequently damaged and/or part thereof has been lost, stolen, or damaged after the fall of the hammer. No responsibility whatsoever will rest with the Auctioneer or Vendor in the event of any loss suffered.
15.TRANSFERS The Auctioneers will not, under any circumstances, recognise the transfer of lots to third parties.
16. RELEASE OF GOODS
No goods will be allowed to be removed until all monies owed by the buyer have been settled in full by way of cleared funds.
17. PURCHASE OF GOODS THROUGH FINANCE COMPANY
The agents draw the attention of buyers contemplating purchasing goods through a finance company to the importance of making such arrangements well in advance of the sale so that they may make payment in accordance with the General and Special Conditions of Sale.
18.V.A.T. All lots are subject to the addition of Value Added Tax at the standard rate except motor cars.
Non EC Purchasers: -VAT will be charged at the appropriate rate. Upon receipt of a copy of the Bill of Lading, as proof of export, the VAT will be refunded. VAT will not be refunded on the buyers premium where charged nor where documentation is not received within 4 weeks of the date of purchase.
Companies Registered in an EC Member State: -with the exception of the United Kingdom are exempt from the payment of VAT provided they supply their company name and address together with their VAT number. VAT will be charged on the buyers premium element and is non refundable.
19. ELECTRICAL DISCONNECTION
Electrical disconnections from the MAINS supply are the responsibility of the Buyer. All machines and electrical equipment must be disconnected in a proper and workmanlike manner and MUST be carried out by an approved electrician. All isolation switches are to be left in-situ and are specifically excluded from the sale. All disconnections must be taken from beneath the junction box.
20. REMOVAL OF LOTS
It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that arrangements have been made for the removal of all Lots purchased.
*Removal of lots to be undertaken by the purchaser;
*Only assets with lot tickets are offered for sale;
*Any purchaser seen to be damaging the premises or fabric of the buildings will be immediately asked to leave the premises.
21.LOCATION/DIRECTIONS TO VIEW AT PREMISES
Please go to www.streetmap.co.uk, www.multimap.co.uk,
www.google.maps.co.uk.
'To The Sale' signs will be erected on view day.
22.PARKING Parking is available on site.