UPDATED – Tender Notice MV1/2019 – Sale of Used Motor Vehicles (Responses Posted)

*UPDATE – RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS POSTED AT THE END OF THE PAGE*

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) is offering for sale by sealed tender the following vehicles:

• Two (2) 2012 Lexus RX 350 executive SUV vehicles – Beige
• One (1) 2012 Lexus RX 350 executive SUV vehicle – Blue
• One (1) 2012 Lexus RX 350 executive SUV vehicle – Black
• One (1) 2012 Lexus RX 350 executive SUV vehicle – White
• One (1) 2012 Lexus RX 350 executive SUV vehicle – Grey
• One (1) 2007 Toyota Yaris – White
• One (1) 2013 Nissan Xtrail Classic – Silver

Persons desirous of participating are asked to note the following:

1.     The vehicles are to be sold on an “as is where is basis” and it is the buyer’s responsibility to remove them within the time as agreed upon by the seller.

2.     Inspection is available at the address below from Monday 16th September to Friday 20th September, 2019 during the hours of 9:00am to 12:00noon.

Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Tender For Sale of used Motor Vehicles MV1/2019” no later than 3:30pm on Friday, 27th September, 2019 to:

Caribbean Court of Justice

134 Henry Street

Port of Spain

Details for Bids can be found here – CCJ Vehicle Tender Documents – MV1-2019

THE CARIBBEAN COURT OF JUSTICE DOES NOT BIND ITSELF TO ACCEPT ANY TENDER, NOR WILL IT ASSIGN ANY REASON TO ACCEPT OR REJECT THE HIGHEST BID OR ANY BID SUBMITTED

RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS:

Response 1

1. All the vehicles to be sold can be driven off the compound, however, the transmission of PCX 362 need to be repaired.
2. According to the Ministry of Works and Transport,  Licensing Authority Transfer fee and tax for vehicles depends on the age of the vehicle as follows;

Transfer Taxes

Vehicles under 2 years – $4000.00

Vehicles 2 to 5 years – $4,500.00

Vehicles 5 to 7 years –  $3,000.00

Vehicles 7 to 10 years  $1350.00

Vehicles older than 10 years $150.00

Transfer fee – $10.00

Response 2

1. Section 8.1 “ levies” refers to any taxes or fees due to the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago e.g. transfer fees and taxes
2. The sale of used vehicles does not attract Value Added Tax
3. Insurance, “ road licence and such other licence” refers to any licence or insurance under Chapters 48:50 and 48:51
4. According to the Ministry of Works and Transport, Licensing Authority, the exemptions from motor vehicle taxes is not transferable to the new owner. The new owner, therefore, is required to pay the tranfer taxes and fee as determined by the date of registration of the vehicles.

Response 3