Access to site is strictly by appointment and subject to current government & local guidelines. Any person wishing to access any site must have full PPE and an appropriate mask / face covering. Failure to comply with the above is likely to result in refusal of access.

Misrepresentation: Whilst every effort has been made to provide reliable information, Sanderson Weatherall LLP do not warrant the information contained herein and prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection as to its correctness.

All lots are sold as seen and where lying. It is assumed that all bidders have viewed lots to their satisfaction prior to bidding. No allowance of any kind whatsoever will be made as a result of failure to view. We strongly advise bidders not to bid on any lot if they have not viewed to their satisfaction first. Our descriptions and photographs are not sufficient to wholly rely upon for the purposes of bidding.

***DISMANTLING OF LOTS & COLLECTION FROM SITE IS THE BUYER’S RESPONSIBILITY.

THE COMPANY/ SELLER DO NOT PROVIDE A PACKING/ DELIVERY SERVICE OR LABEL PRINTING SERVICE.***

Purchasers may consider contacting the following couriers for quotations for uplift and forwarding of reasonable sized items:-

Pack & Send 

https://www.packsend.co.uk/

Please note this contract is entirely between the purchaser and the courier with no responsibility whatsoever vested with either the Vendors or the Auctioneers.

 

GENERAL CONDITIONS OF SALE

 

1.Interpretation

1.1.In these General Conditions the following words and expressions shall have the meanings set opposite:

“Auction” any auction (whether a Live Auction or an Online Auction and whether conducted independently or simultaneously) conducted pursuant to these General Conditions and the Special Conditions;

“Auctioneer” the person conducting the Auction or to whom the conduct of the Auction is delegated under General Condition 4.9 below;

“Bidder” any person who offers to purchase any Lot whether by bidding at Auction or offering to purchase by private treaty or tender;

“Bid” an offer to purchase any Lot whether by bidding at Auction or offering to purchase by private treaty or tender, and “Bids” and “Bidding” shall be construed accordingly;

“Buyer” any person who agrees to purchase any Lot whether at Auction or by private treaty or tender and as determined under General condition 4.12 below;

"Buyer`s Premium" a commission payable by the Buyer on the completion of a Sale the amount of which is set out in the Special Conditions; The Auctioneer, when acting as Agent for the Seller, may also receive commission from the Seller.

“Catalogue” the catalogue incorporating these General Conditions and the Special Conditions;

"Clearance Date and Time" the date and time on which all Lots must be removed by the Buyer from the Location as specified in the Special Conditions;

“The Company” Sanderson Weatherall LLP (company number OC 344 770) whose registered office is at 25 Wellington Street Leeds LS1 4WG;

"Deposit" the sum payable by the Buyer to the Company as set out in the Special Conditions;

"Live Auction" any auction conducted at the Location or at such other location(s) as shall be notified by the Company in the Special Conditions or in the Catalogue;

“Location” the premises at which the Lots are located, details of which are set out in the Special Conditions;

“Lot” any Lot described in the Catalogue, on the Website or on the Company’s invoice;

"Online Auction" any auction conducted over the internet via the Website pursuant to these General Conditions and the Special Conditions;

"Sale" the sale of any Lot by Auction, private treaty or tender and as determined under General Condition 4.11 below;

“Seller” the person upon whose instructions the Company is conducting the Sale, details of whom are set out in the Special Conditions;

“Special Conditions” any additions to these General Conditions set out or referred to in the Catalogue, announced at Auction or otherwise specified by the Company;

"Website" the website at: www.bidspotter.co.uk;

"VAT" value added tax chargeable under English Law for the time being and any similar additional tax.

 

2.Application of these General Conditions

2.1.These General Conditions apply to every Sale of plant and machinery, chattels and trade stocks conducted by the Company.

2.2.These General Conditions, the Special Conditions and any terms set out in the Catalogue shall together comprise the "Conditions of Sale".

2.3.To the extent that these General Conditions are inconsistent with any Special Conditions, the General Conditions shall prevail.

2.4.Bidding for any Lot shall be deemed to be an acceptance by the Bidder of these General Conditions and the Special Conditions.

2.5.These General Conditions shall be governed construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of England and Wales unless the Location is in:-

2.5.1Scotland in which case the laws of Scotland shall apply; or

2.5.2Northern Ireland in which case the laws of Northern Ireland shall apply.

2.6.A reference to writing or written shall include e-mail.

2.7.Any word or phrase having a meaning defined in these General Conditions shall have the same meaning when used in the Special Conditions.

 

3.Identity of the Parties

3.1.The Company offers each Lot as agent of the Seller and not as principal unless otherwise indicated in the Catalogue.

3.2.The identity of the Seller is set out in the Special Conditions.

3.3.Unless the Company has previously acknowledged in writing that the Bidder Bids as agent on behalf of a named principal, every Bidder shall be taken to Bid on his own behalf as principal.

3.4.Any Bidder acting as agent on behalf of a named principal shall remain liable to the Seller and the Company for all obligations and liabilities of his principal jointly and severally with the principal. The Bidder warrants that he has the authority of his principal to make each Bid made.

3.5.Every Bidder is required to give his name and address and provide satisfactory proof of identity and such other information and documentation as is required to the Company before making any Bid and in the case of:

3.5.1. a Live Auction by the completion of a registration form;

3.5.2an Online Auction by online registration at the Website; and

3.5.3a private treaty or tender by prior registration or notification of details, as and when requested by the Company.

3.6The Company reserves the right at any time to reject the registration of any persons and refuse access to the Auction at its sole discretion.

3.7On registration for an Online Auction Bidders will be added to the Company`s mailing list for the purposes of notification of future sales by email. If a Bidder wishes to stop receiving such notifications they can unsubscribe at any time by clicking on the link provided at the bottom of each email.

3.8On registration in accordance with General condition 3.5 the Bidder acknowledges that only adults aged 18 years and over are entitled to enter into a legally binding contract and as a result they are the only people entitled to register for the Auction. By registering the Bidder warrants that he is aged 18 years or older and is capable of forming a legally binding contract.

 

4.Conduct of Auctions

4.1Any Lot may be subject to a minimum bid or reserve price. The Seller is entitled to change these at any time before the conclusion of the Sale.

4.2The Seller, Auctioneer or any representative, agent or person acting on behalf of the Seller may Bid for any Lot. Persons entitled to Bid pursuant to this condition 4.2 shall be entitled to place Bids on any Lot up to the reserve price including by placing Bids in response to other Bidders.

4.3Lot descriptions will be amended as appropriate as and when information becomes available to the Company. Prospective Bidders must read Lot descriptions before making a Bid so that they are fully aware of any amendments to the description appearing in the Special Conditions and/or on the Website or in the Catalogue in relation to a particular Lot.

4.4The Auctioneer may at any time before the conclusion of the Sale withdraw or divide any Lot or combine any Lots.

4.5The Company may sell any Lot by private treaty or tender before or after the Auction. The Auctioneer may reject any Bid at his sole discretion and without being required to give a reason.

4.6No Bid shall be retracted without the consent of the Auctioneer.

4.7The Auctioneer may where there is a dispute between Bidders, summarily determine the dispute or immediately again offer the Lot for sale, in each case without being required to give a reason.

4.8The Auctioneer shall in every other respect decide how the Auction is to be conducted and without being required to give a reason.

4.9The Auctioneer may in his sole discretion delegate to a person whom he believes to be competent the conduct of the Auction in accordance with these General Conditions.

4.10The Auctioneer may from time to time act jointly with an associated Auctioneer who will be named in the Catalogue and/or in the Special Conditions.

4.11A Sale is concluded (constituting acceptance of the Bidder`s offer, subject to General Condition 4.12 below) when:

4.11.1in the case of a Live Auction, on the fall of the Auctioneer`s hammer; and/or,

4.11.2in the case of an Online Auction, at the close of the timed Online Auction Sale as specified on the Website and as defined by General Condition 4.17.3 below or;

4.11.3in the case of a private treaty or tender, when the Bidders Bid is accepted by the Company, such acceptance to be communicated to the Bidder in writing by way of receipt of the Company’s invoice.

4.12The Buyer shall be the person who made the highest Bid before the conclusion of the Sale pursuant to General Condition 4.11 above subject to approval and acceptance by the Company, the Auctioneers and the Seller or such other Bidder as the Auctioneer and/ or the Company may declare to be the Buyer without being required to give a reason. The Auctioneer and/ or the Company and/ or the Seller is not bound to accept the highest Bid or any other Bid placed in the course of the Auction.

4.13In the case of an Online Auction the Buyer, as determined under General Condition 4.12 above, shall within a reasonable time after the conclusion of the Sale receive by email an invoice in respect of the monies due for the Lot(s) purchased.

4.14In the event that the reserve price is not met, the Company may consider the Bids received below the reserve price with the Seller who at its sole discretion may accept, reject or place a counteroffer.

4.15On conclusion of the Sale and acceptance of the Bidders Bid pursuant to General Conditions 4.11 and 4.12 above, the Buyer acknowledges and agrees that he has entered into a contract with the Seller to buy the Lot and the Buyer must complete the transaction to purchase the Lot.

4.16The Buyer may not remove any Lot he has bought until after the end of the Auction.

4.17In relation to an Online Auction:

4.17.1the Company cannot guarantee that the internet services will operate continuously or without interruptions and this could affect the conduct of the Online Auction and the Bidders ability to Bid online. The Company shall not be liable in any respect in the event of any dispute due to errors, omissions or disruptions to internet services or power failures or any other unforeseen circumstances which may occur during the Online Auction;

4.17.2the Auctioneer may at any time, without notice, postpone or cancel an Online Auction or extend an Online Auction beyond the published closing time (including extension of the timed Online Auction in accordance with General Condition 4.17.3 below);

4.17.3the timed Online Auction Sale is auto bid extension enabled meaning that where a Bid is placed within ten minutes of the original scheduled close of the timed Online Auction the scheduled close of the timed Online Auction will automatically be extended by an additional ten minutes. This continues with a new scheduled close time each time a Bid is placed until no-one places a Bid before the last scheduled close of the timed Online Auction. Every time a Bid is placed within ten minutes or less left in the Online Auction an additional ten minutes Bidding time is added until there are no more Bids. Such time shall then be deemed to be the close of the timed Online Auction.

4.18In the event that the Auctioneer unknowingly sells a Lot that was not eligible for Sale (i.e. there is a third party interest that comes to light) then the Auctioneer shall be entitled to immediately rescind that Sale without any further liability to the Auctioneer and/or Company or the Seller.

4.19Copies of the Auctions (Bidding Agreements) Act 1927 and 1969 are held at the Company’s and/or the Auctioneer’s principal place of business.

 

5.Sale and Payment

5.1The Buyer shall pay the following sums to the Company in full and without set off:-

5.1.1immediately upon the Sale of any Lot the Deposit, if requested by the Company; and

5.1.2the balance of the price of the Lot purchased, together with the Buyer’s Premium by no later than 48 hours after conclusion of the Sale or, in the case of an Online Auction, after receipt of an invoice in respect of the purchased Lot(s) pursuant to General Condition 4.13 above, or such other time and date as may be specified in the Special Conditions; and

5.1.3any other payment or amount due to the Seller and/or the Company pursuant to these General Conditions or the Special Conditions on demand.

5.2In every case time for payment shall be of the essence.

5.3In view of Money Laundering Regulations the Company reserves the right to refuse payment in cash. Payments in cash of more than £7,500 will not, in any circumstances, be accepted.

5.4If the Buyer fails to make any payment on the due date for payment then, without limiting any other right or remedy available to the Seller, the Buyer shall pay to the Company interest (both before and after any judgment) on the amount unpaid at the rate of 1.5% above the bank base rate of Barclays Bank Plc per month or any part thereof until payment in full is made.

5.5Until the Buyer has fully complied with its obligations in this General Condition 5:-

5.5.1title to any Lot bought shall not pass to the Buyer;

5.5.2the Seller shall have a lien over any Lot bought by the Buyer in the Auction;

5.5.3if the Buyer effects or purports to effect a resale or any other disposition of all or part of the Lot, the Buyer shall hold the proceeds of resale or other disposition on trust for the Seller.

5.6All sums payable under these General Conditions and the Special Conditions are exclusive of any applicable VAT for which the Buyer shall be additionally liable to pay to the Company. On written request by the Buyer the Company will provide a VAT invoice.

5.7The Company will only accept payment under this General Condition 5 from the Buyer or its authorised agents.

 

6.Removal of Lots

6.1Risk of damage to or loss of the Lot shall pass to the Buyer immediately upon the conclusion of the Sale.

6.2The removal of Lots from the Location shall be undertaken by the Buyer entirely at its own risk and without any liability whatsoever to the Company.

6.3Buyers are responsible for any and all costs and expenses incurred in relation to the removal of Lots and any other applicable charges, taxes and insurance costs.

6.4The Buyer may not remove any Lot until the Buyer has:-

6.4.1paid by cleared funds all amounts payable pursuant to General Condition 5 above in full; and

6.4.2if requested by the Company produced satisfactory evidence to the Company that the Buyer has adequate public liability insurance in respect of the indemnity set out in General Condition 6.11 below and/or deposited with the Company, by way of security for the costs of making good any damage likely to occur, such sum as the Company may stipulate.

6.5The Company will only permit the removal of Lots purchased by the Buyer or its authorised agents.

6.6The Buyer must remove each Lot purchased by the Clearance Date and Time for which time shall be of the essence. Lots may only be removed during normal working hours or such hours as are specified in the Special Conditions. No clearance on Bank or Public Holidays.

6.7Buyers should co-operate regarding order of removal of Lots in order to comply with the Clearance Date and Time. If it transpires that a Buyer makes no effort to commence dismantling and the particular Lot is preventing other buyers from removing purchased Lots, then the Auctioneer reserves the right to insist that removal take place immediately notwithstanding the specified Clearance Date and Time. In the event the Buyer does not comply with its obligations under this General Condition 6.7, then the Auctioneer reserves the right to arrange for the removal and/or storage of the Lot and charge any attendant costs to the Buyer.

6.8If any Lot is unsold and has to be dismantled & lowered to allow the removal of any other lot, then such dismantling & lowering shall be the responsibility of the Buyer of the relevant Lot(s).

6.9Title to computer software sold pursuant to the Sale of a Lot is not transferred under any Sale to the Buyer and use is subject to any licence or copyright restrictions and user conditions. The Sellers, Company and/or Auctioneers reserve the right to erase any private or sensitive information prior to the Sale or at any later date.

6.10The Buyer and/or his removal contractor must liaise with the Company`s site representative prior to commencing dismantling/removal of a Lot from the Location and must at all times comply with its obligations under clause 6.11 below.

6.11When removing any Lot from the Location the Buyer shall, or shall procure that its removal contractors shall:

6.11.1carry out a full assessment of Lot, the Location and the land or buildings to which the Lot is fixed to assess the risks associated with detaching/removing the Lot and shall fully satisfy themselves that they can detach/remove the Lot in compliance with the Buyers obligations under this General Condition 6.11 prior to handling and/or commencing removal of a Lot;

6.11.2obtain all relevant planning permissions (where required) in relation to the removal of building structures and plant housings;

6.11.3buyers of Lots will be required to make good holes or voids exposed by the removal of Lots. Cladding taken off buildings for removal of plant & equipment will have to be replaced, unless otherwise specified by the Company;

6.11.4when detaching any Lot fixed to land or buildings, do so safely and lawfully and must not use flame cutters, explosives or any other dangerous equipment or process without first obtaining written consent of the Company;

6.11.5remove the Lot in compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, guidance, orders, rules and other requirements of any relevant government or governmental agency or authority whether Parliamentary, statutory, parochial or local including (without limitation) in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, the Environmental Protection Act 1990, The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH), and the Road Vehicle (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 and any subsequent amendments thereof and all other health and safety and environmental legislation in existence at the time of the Sale. To the extent that such regulations are advisory rather than mandatory, the standard of compliance to be achieved by the Buyer shall be to the best industry practice;

In all cases arising under this General Condition 6.11 the costs of compliance shall be borne by the Buyer and the Buyer hereby indemnifies the Company and the Seller against all losses, costs, expenses, damages, liabilities, demands, claims, actions and proceedings which the Company and/or the Seller may incur arising directly or indirectly out of any breach by the Buyer to the provisions of this General Condition 6.11 and the Buyer shall make good any damage caused to (without limitation) other lots, the Location or to any property belonging to third parties, in removing any Lot under this General Condition 6.11.

6.12The Company shall be entitled to halt the clearance of any Lot if in its absolute discretion the removal of a Lot is being carried out in an unsatisfactory manner. Where the clearance is halted by the Company, the Buyer must liaise with the Company`s site representative as to how the Lot should be removed from the Location provided that the Buyer shall at all times ensure that it complies with its obligations under General Condition 6.11 above and the Company shall have no liability in this regard.

6.13The Buyer shall provide evidence as and when requested by the Company of the Buyer`s insurance policies in respect of the following insurances and at a minimum level of:

6.13.1.Public Liability Cover - limit Two Million Pounds (£ 2,000,000); and

6.13.2.Employers Liability Cover - limit Ten Million Pounds (£10,000,000);

the Company reserves the right to vary the level of insurance cover stated above at any time, as and when required.

6.14The Buyer shall provide to the Company a Risk Assessment & Method Statement complying with The Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2007, COSHH or with any subsequent amendments thereof or such other legislation as shall from time to time be in force.

6.15Electric, gas, water, steam and waste disconnections are the responsibility of the Buyer and MUST be carried out by an approved contractor following consultation with the site representative.

6.16It is expressly brought to the Buyer’s attention that certain Lots could contain asbestos, noxious chemicals/ substances etc. which if not handled correctly during their removal could result in breach of Health & Safety at Work legislation and/or Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations or other statutory requirements.

6.17Any fluids, gases and/ or waste remaining in plant and machinery are the responsibility of the Buyer and MUST be removed from the Location strictly in accordance with any applicable statutory requirements.

6.18The Buyer must use safe and lawful means of removing the Lot, must comply with all current statutory requirements and regulations including those relating to the disposal and removal if waste, and if required, satisfy the Company in relation to their removal procedures; in particular, the removal of waste materials must be undertaken by an approved and licensed contractor to an approved waste management site.

6.19It is the purchaser’s or their removal contractors responsibility (i.e. Police, Ministry of Transport, Local Authority) to transport off site long/ wide loads, within sufficient time prior to the commencement of clearance period as stated in the Special Notes & Conditions.

6.20The Buyer shall indemnify the Company and the Seller against any loss, damages, expenses, claims or liabilities arising directly or indirectly from the possession or use of the Lot after title to the Lot has passed to the Buyer but before it is removed from the Location.

6.21All Lots are sold on the understanding that the Seller does not represent them as being in a condition which makes them suitable for domestic use. If any Lots are intended for domestic use the Buyer must ensure that they comply with the requirements of the Furniture & Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 and any subsequent amendments thereof or such other relevant statutory requirements or regulations as shall from time to time be in force.

6.22The Buyer undertakes to comply with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998 in processing data held by them in connection with any Lot.

 

7.Default by the Buyer

7.1If at any time the Buyer has failed to pay the sums specified in General Condition 5 above in full by the due date for payment, or to remove any Lot purchased by the Clearance Date and Time specified in the Special Conditions the Seller may rescind the Sale of that Lot, in which case any Deposit shall be forfeit, and that Lot may be resold.

7.2If the Seller has rescinded the Sale but the Buyer has removed the Lot purchased, the Seller shall be entitled without previous notice to enter upon any premises where he believes the Lot to be and remove it.

7.3If the Seller has rescinded the Sale and the Lot has been resold by the Auctioneer and/or the Company or by the Seller, the Buyer shall reimburse the Seller with any shortfall where:-

7.3.1the resale price less the Sale price; and

7.3.2the costs incurred by the Seller incidental to the resale.

7.4If the Buyer fails to remove any Lot by the Clearance Date and Time specified:-

7.4.1the Seller may remove the Lot from the Location and leave it outside at the Buyer’s risk in all respects;

7.4.2the Seller may charge the Buyer for the reasonable costs of storage;

7.4.3the Seller may charge the Buyer rent, taxes, men`s wages and expenses incurred as a result of the Lot(s) remaining at the Location; and

7.4.4the Buyer shall indemnify the Seller against any loss, damages, expenses, claims or liabilities incurred by the Seller arising from the Buyer’s failure to remove the Lot from the Location.

 

8.Acknowledgements and Exclusion of Warranties

8.1The Buyer acknowledges that in agreeing to purchase any Lot he is not relying on any warranties or representations made by the Seller or the Company or any of their employee’s agents or representatives. All representations, warranties and conditions, express or implied, statutory or otherwise in respect of all and any of the Lots are expressly excluded and without limitation any warranties and conditions as to title, quiet possession, satisfactory quality, fitness for purpose and description are excluded to the fullest extent as permitted by law.

8.2The Buyer further acknowledges that neither the Sellers nor the Company shall in any circumstances be liable to or to compensate the Buyer nor shall the Buyer be entitled to rescind the Sale or reject any Lot for an error omission or misstatement contained in the Catalogue and/or in the Special Conditions.

8.3The Buyer also acknowledges that:-

8.3.1all the Lots are purchased on the basis that risk of good title to all or any of them passing to the Buyer is at the Buyer’s risk and without limitation the Lots are sold subject to any claims, liens, distraint and execution and subject to all leasing, hire or hire purchase agreements and reservation of title claims (if any) in respect of them;

8.3.2if it shall be found that the Seller does not have title to all or any of the Lots the Buyer shall have no right to rescind, avoid or vary this agreement or to claim damages or a reduction in the price paid or payable;

8.3.3anything found in, under, near or in any Lot which is not specifically included in the description of the Lot remains the property of the Seller;

8.3.4any intellectual property rights or software subsisting in a Lot may be third party property and as such the Seller and/or the Company may be unable to effect transfer. The Buyer will not be authorised to use intellectual property rights or software and any such use or transfer shall be at the Buyers sole risk.

8.4The Buyer undertakes that it shall ensure that any vehicle comprised in any Lot is in a roadworthy condition in accordance with the Road Vehicle (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 and any subsequent amendments thereof or such other relevant regulations as shall from time to time be in force before using it on a public road. It is the Buyer’s responsibility to remove Company logos and lettering from vehicles. Odometer readings are not warranted.

8.5The Buyer acknowledges that any item of plant, machinery or equipment contained in the Lot(s) may not necessarily comply with any statutory requirements or regulations governing the use of that plant, machinery or equipment in their working environment. Neither the Seller nor the Company shall incur any liability to the Buyer because of any default or defect in all or any of the Lots. Buyers are entirely responsible for ensuring that the use of any item of plant, machinery or equipment does not contravene any health and safety and environmental legislation in existence at the time of the Sale.

8.6The Buyer acknowledges and agrees that the Company is acting only as agent of the Seller and it is expressly agreed and declared that no personal liability in connection with the Sale of any Lot or otherwise shall fall on the Company and the Buyer shall indemnify the Company against all and any liabilities arising under or in connection with the Sale of any Lot. Insolvency Practitioner(s), including Administrative Receiver(s), Administrator(s) and Liquidator(s) act as agent(s) for the Seller without personal liability and shall incur no personal liability whatsoever in relation to a Sale or pursuant to any document relating thereto.

8.7The Buyer agrees that the General Conditions and the exclusions which they contain are fair and reasonable bearing in mind that:-

8.7.1the Buyer must rely absolutely on the Buyer’s own opinion and/or professional advice concerning the quality, state, condition, performance and functionality of the Lots any right, title or interest which is sold under the terms of these General Conditions, their fitness and suitability for any particular or any purpose, the possibility that some or all of them may have defects not apparent on inspection and examination including, without limitation, the presence of contamination and the possibility that the Buyer may not acquire title and the fact that the Buyer would have no remedy under this Agreement should that happen;

8.7.2the Buyer has available to it skilled professional advice and on that basis agrees to purchase a Lot for a consideration calculated to take into account amongst other things the risk to it represented by the fact that the parties believe that all the exclusions and limitations set out in these General Conditions would be recognised as being fully effective by the Courts and the Seller making it clear that it would not have agreed to sell any Lot on any other basis except for a higher consideration;

8.7.3the Buyer has been given every opportunity which might reasonably be expected to examine and inspect the Lots.

8.8Notwithstanding anything else in these General Conditions, the Seller’s and the Company’s total liability under or in connection with the Sale of any Lot, whether in respect of breach of contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty or otherwise, including consequential loss, shall be limited in aggregate to the price paid for the Lot or if no price has been paid then the higher of the market value or reserve price for the Lot. This General Condition 8.8 does not apply to liability for death or personal injury.

8.9The Buyer acknowledges that a Sale by Auction is not a consumer sale for the purposes of the Sale of Goods Act 1979 (as amended by the Sale and Supply of Goods Act 1994) and the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 and the Buyer shall not seek to rely upon and conditions or warranties implied thereby or by any other legislation.

 

 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF SALE

 

Seller: As displayed on www.bidspotter.co.uk sale details page or on the catalogue.

 

Location: As displayed on www.bidspotter.co.uk sale details page or in the catalogue.

 

Directions: As displayed in the catalogue

 

Viewing: As displayed on www.bidspotter.co.uk sale details page or in the catalogue.

 

Access to the Location is allowed on the understanding that all persons attend the Location entirely at their own risk and are responsible for and will indemnify the Seller and the Company against any losses damage or claims occasioned by their presence at the Location.

 

Children under the age of 16 will not be allowed access to the Location.

 

Registration:

 

All bidders must register their details with the Company and provide identification where required. In the case of Live Auctions by way of the registration form provided at the Live Auction or in the Catalogue and in the case of Online Auctions, online at the Website (www.bidspotter.co.uk).

 

Bidding:

 

The General Conditions and the Special Conditions apply to all Sales by way of Auction, private treaty and tender and in the case of any Bids placed by way of an Online Auction stress that all Bidders must read and understand Bidspotter’s terms and conditions of registration at www.bidspotter.co.uk.

 

At the close of the timed Online Auction Sale final Bid figures will be submitted to the Seller for its approval and any Bid shall be subject to approval and acceptance by the Company and/or the Seller. No Bid may be withdrawn and the Company/Seller does not bind himself to accept the highest Bid or any other Bid placed in the course of the Online Auction Sale.

 

Buyer`s Premium:

 

Buyers will pay a Buyer`s premium of 10% or 15% (as displayed on www.bidspotter.co.uk sale details page or in the catalogue) (plus VAT) of the purchase price for each Lot purchased whether by Auction or, private treaty or tender. The Buyer`s Premium is payable by the Buyer to the Company in accordance with the General Conditions and, for the avoidance of doubt is payable in addition to the purchase price for the Lot. The Buyer`s Premium is not negotiable and is payable by all Buyers.

 

Deposit:

 

Buyers shall pay a deposit of 25% (plus VAT) of the purchase price for each Lot purchased as requested by the Company pursuant to the General Conditions and these Special Conditions.

 

Payment:

 

All Lots shall be paid for in full within 48 hours (two working days) of the invoice date and shall be at the Buyer`s risk immediately upon the conclusion of the sale.

 

The company reserve the right to take full payment by way of a credit/ debit card payment from the card presented for registration if the payment terms above are not complied with.

 

Telegraphic Transfer - Bank details for telegraphic transfer:

Account: Sanderson Weatherall LLP

Bank: Allied Irish Bank (UK) plc, Vantage Point, Hardman Street, Spinningfields, Manchester

Sort Code: 23-83-96

Account Number: 03526066

SWIFTCODE - AIBKGB2L

IBANGB28AIBK23839603526066

 

Cash - In view of Money Laundering Regulations the Company reserves the right to refuse payment in cash. Payments in cash of more than £7,500 will not, in any circumstances, be accepted.

 

Bankers Draft/ Cheques: (made payable to Sanderson Weatherall LLP) will only be accepted on the basis that any Lots are not removed until cleared funds are in the Company`s client account.

 

Debit Cards: The Company accepts debit cards for payment of invoices. The Company does not accept credit cards for payment of invoices.

 

All sums payable under the General Conditions and these Special Conditions are exclusive of any applicable VAT for which the Buyer shall be additionally liable to pay to the Company.

 

Clearance:

 

All lots must be cleared without fail by the date as displayed on www.bidspotter.co.uk sales details page or in the catalogue, such date and time being the Clearance Date and Time as referred to in the General Conditions, REMOVAL OF ALL LOTS WILL BE STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT, please see the Company`s invoice for contact details.

 

Collection from site is the Buyer’s responsibility, the Company/ Seller do not provide a packing/ delivery service.

 

Reserve Removal:

 

Lots sold subject to a reserve removal will either be indicated in the Catalogue with the date of availability or will be identified by the Auctioneer at the point of Sale. A Deposit will be payable as with other lots but in this instance payment in full can be left until five (5) working days prior to availability. Unless specified to the contrary such Lots must be removed from the Location not later than the Clearance Date and Time specified for final removal in these Special Conditions.

 

Fire Alarm:

 

In case of a fire alarm all visitors and contractors are to exit buildings and report to the Muster Point.

 

Smoking:

 

No smoking on site. Food and Drink is only to be consumed in designated areas.

 

Safety:

 

All persons including Buyers, their employees, agents, representatives 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 as appropriate.

 

Finance:

 

If Buyers wish to purchase Lots with the help of a finance company they should make arrangements well in advance of the Sale to ensure that they are able to make payment in accordance with the General Conditions.

 

Overseas Buyers:

 

Overseas Buyers should ensure that the country to which the items are destined:-

•holds no import restrictions on the goods to be purchased;

•has no import licence restrictions or a restriction on currency allocation;

•has no prolonged inspection procedure which might cause excess delay or refusal in allowing your goods to be imported.

 

Overseas Buyers will receive a fully descriptive invoice in order that they may arrange payment as soon as possible with the Company`s bank, Allied Irish Bank (UK) plc, Vantage Point, Hardman Street, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3PL.

 

Overseas Buyers should employ a suitable freight forwarding organisation. Please note that many of the machinery removal companies in the United Kingdom are not necessarily freight forwarders. The Seller and/ or Company will be pleased to advise accordingly.

 

The Company makes no representation and accepts no liability whatsoever to any Buyer in respect of the issuance or validity of any exportation or importation permits or the existence and exercise of exportation or importation regulations or any compulsory purchasing regimes.

 

VAT Payments and Returns:

 

All overseas Buyers (EU and non EU) will be charged VAT at the current rate on each Lot purchased. This will be refunded to the overseas Buyer as soon as the Seller receives a copy of the bill of lading as proof of export, providing this documentation is received within 3 months of the sale date. The Seller is unable to refund the VAT on the Buyer’s Premium to non EU countries.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU REFRESH YOUR BIDDING SCREEN REGULARLY (use the F5 button on your keyboard)
Bidding closes from 12 noon Wednesday 2nd July 2014
All lots are sold as seen and where lying. It is assumed & strongly recommended that all bidders have viewed lots prior to bidding. No allowances of any description whatsoever will be made in the event of problems as a result of failure to view. We strongly advise bidders not to bid on any lots at all if they have not viewed to their satisfaction first. Our descriptions and photographs are not sufficient to rely wholly upon for the purposes of bidding.

For further details contact: Mark Lord, Sanderson Weatherall LLP, Phone: +44 (0) 161 259 7000 

Bidding: Closes from Wednesday 2 July 2014
View: From 10am to 4pm Tuesday 1 July 2014 or by prior appointment
At: Vehicles: Gaerwen Industrial Estate, Gaerwen, Anglesey, Gwynedd, LL60 6HR.  Workshops: Y Glyn Industrial Estate, Llanberis, Caernarfon, LL55 4EL

Directions:

Gaerwen Industrial Estate, Gaerwen, Anglesey, Gwynedd, LL60 6HR:  Take the A55 and cross the Britannia Bridge to Anglesey and exit at Junction 7.  Turn left onto the A5152 (signposted Gaerwen), at roundabout take the second exit onto Holyhead Road (A5) and continue for approximately half a mile before turning left at signpost for Gaerwen Industrial Estate onto Lon Groes and follow direction boards to site. 

Y Glyn Industrial Estate, Llanberis, Caernarfon, LL55 4EL.  Take the A4086 to Llanberis and if travelling from the west into Llanberis proceed past the right turn to Llanberis Village Centre and turn immediately left following the brown tourist sign to Y Glyn and Surf Lines onto Wystad Ddiwydiannol Y Glyn and then take first left turn into the Industrial Estate.  If travelling from the east – continue along the A4086 past Llanberis Tourist Information Centre and Lake Front Car Park on right-hand side, then continue approximately 200 yards and turn right into Wystad Ddiwydiannol Y Glyn and left into the Industrial Estate

Please ensure you have read the full terms and conditions of the sale by downloading the auction catalogue or by clicking on the auctioneer`s terms link on the sale page.
At the close of the timed Online Auction Sale final bid figures will be submitted to the seller for its approval and any Bid shall be subject to approval and acceptance by the by the Company/Seller. No bid may be withdrawn and the Company/Seller does not bind himself to accept the highest Bid or any other Bid placed in the course of the online Auction Sale.
Clearance: All lots, without exception, must be cleared without fail by 4pm FRIDAY 11 JULY 2014, such date and time being the Clearance Date and Time as referred to in the General Conditions, REMOVAL OF ALL LOTS WILL BE STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT, please see the Company`s invoice for contact details.
Collection from site is the Buyer’s responsibility, the Company/ Seller do not provide a packing/ delivery service.
Deposit:
Buyers shall pay a deposit of 25% (plus VAT) of the purchase price for each Lot purchased as requested by the Company pursuant to the General Conditions and these Special Conditions. The company reserve the right to take a deposit by way of a credit/debit card payment from the card presented for registration if the payment terms below are not complied with.
Payment:
All Lots shall be paid for in full within 48 hours (two working days) of the invoice date and shall be at the Buyer`s risk immediately upon the conclusion of the sale.
Telegraphic Transfer - Bank details available on request
Bankers Draft/Cheques: (made payable to Sanderson Weatherall LLP P & M Clients Account) will only be accepted on the basis that any Lots are not removed until cleared funds are in the Company`s client account.
Debit Cards: The Company accepts debit cards for payment of invoices. Credit cards will only be accepted for deposit payments referred to under ‘Deposit’ section above.

Online Auction
On the Instructions of the Joint Liquidators of Padarn Bus Limited and Major Finance Companies
Piecemeal (Subject to Conditions of Sale, availability and unless sold previously)

EXCELLENT BUS & COACH FLEET, GARAGE PLANT & EQUIPMENT

Single Deck including: - Optare Versa 34 Seat(08); Optare Solo 33 Seat (09); Optare Solo 31 Seat (05); Optare Solo 29 Seat(04); Two Optare Solo M880 28 Seat(10); Optare Solo 25 Seat (06); Alexander Dennis Enviro 200 (07); Two Volvo Wright 34 Seat (99); Mercedes Sitcar Beluga 27 Seat (01); Mercedes Vario 29 Seat (97); Two Dennis Dart 41 Seat (01 & 98); Two Dennis Dart 39 Seat (00 & 97); Three Dennis Dart 37 Seat (02 & 01); Dennis Dart 36 Seat (97); Dennis Dart 31 Seat (99) Five Dennis Dart 29 Seat (01 & 98); Dennis Dart 21 Seat (00); Double Deck including: -Four Volvo Olympian 81 Seat (95, 94 & 89); Volvo Olympian 81 Seat (96); Leyland Olympian 75 Seat (93); MCW 73 Seat and Leyland 71 Seat Open Top, Peugeot Partner LX 600 HDi Van (06); Vauxhall Combo 1.7Di Van (03)

Quantity of Bus & Coach Spares, Workshop Plant; Office Furniture and Equipment

At the close of the timed Online Auction Sale final bid figures will be submitted to the seller for its approval and any Bid shall be subject to approval and acceptance by the by the Company/Seller. No bid may be withdrawn and the Company/Seller does not bind himself to accept the highest Bid or any other Bid placed in the course of the online Auction Sale.

All lots must be cleared without fail by 4pm Friday 11 July 2014 (excluding weekends & bank holidays)
It is advised when viewing/bidding on sales that the page is refreshed regularly. This can be done by setting the time increment on the drop down box named `refresh page` on the timed auction page. Alternatively refresh the page in your internet browser. You can also view lots you have bid on in your wish list which also has a refresh page facility.
It is strongly advised that potential purchasers view lots prior to bidding.
Misrepresentation
Whilst every effort has been made to provide reliable information, Sanderson Weatherall do not warrant the information contained herein and prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection as to its correctness.