Decision details

To provide an update on the procurement exercise for the new fleet replacement of Refuse, Street Sweepers and Hook Loaders.

Appendix A to this report is exempt from publication because it contains information of the kind described in paragraphs 14 and 21 of parts 4 and 5 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

RESOLVED: that

1)            the content of the report be noted

2)            officers be authorised to end Lot 1 of the current procurement exercise.

3)            In line with the Council’s Budgetary Framework, expenditure of up to £500,000 be committed in relation to future years in order to support the procurement approach for the HGV fleet with in-house maintenance and servicing arrangements.

4)            Authority be delegated to the  Director of Planning, Transport and Environment in consultation with the Cabinet Member Clean Streets, Recycling and Environment, the Council’s S.151 and Monitoring Officers to:-

a)    approve commencement of the procurement and issuing of documentation;

b)    undertake interim framework arrangements, and

c)    generally deal with all aspects of the procurement process and ancillary matters up to and including award of contract.