Decision details

To bring back the procurement strategy for the Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCV’s) to seek approve for procurement approach following the September Cabinet report outlining the next fleet requirements. (September 2017).

In addition, to request approval to progress the next procurement of two other fleet areas within Waste and Cleansing to ensure a holistic approach to our new fleet requirements;

RESOLVED: that

1)            the content of this report be noted

2)          the procurement approach and the high level evaluation criteria of the new Recycling Waste Collections fleet, the Hook Lift Roll on-off vehicles and the small mechanical sweeper vehicles be approved ;

3)          Authority be delegated to the appropriate Director in consultation with the Cabinet Member to a) approve commencement of the procurement and issuing of documentation; and b) generally deal with all aspects of the procurement process and ancillary matters up to and including award of contract.

• Vehicle specification workshop to allow local consultation with workforce and trade unions.