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To approve the purchase of 1 x Ford Ranger
Double Cab
pickup truck for the Parks and Countryside
team at a cost of
£39880.
 
To approve the award of the required purchase
contract to the
supplier selected pursuant to the relevant
framework
agreement (‘the contract’).
 
To finalise the terms and conditions of and
enter into the
contract in consultation with the Head of
Legal and Democratic
Services.
 

Reasons for the decision

The existing vehicle is now due for
replacement and can be reused
in another department to finish the rest of
it’s useful life.
 
The cost of the vehicle is £39880. The
vehicle is on the capital
replacement plan for the 2025/26 financial
year.

Alternative options considered

Electric vehicles were considered, but none
are suitable for
operational requirements at present.
 
Hiring a replacement vehicle at £300 per
week was rejected on
cost grounds.
 
To carry on using the current vehicle and risk
overspending on
the budget for maintenance and also
risk not being able to get
parts.