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To approve the purchase of 1 x Electric Maxus
eDeliver9 Luton Bin Delivery Van for use by the Litter and
Cleansing Department at a cost of £67,000.
 
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

This vehicle is required due to increased bin
deliveries following the introduction of food waste
collections.
 
The cost of the vehicle is
£67,0000.  This has been added to
the capital Budget Replacement Plan for 2026/27 financial year and
agreed by Council on 23 February 2026. 
There is a six-week lead time so delivery of the vehicle will be in
2026/27.

Alternative options considered

Procuring a HVO vehicle has been considered
but rejected as it is not in line with the Council’s
aspiration to be carbon neutral by 2030.
 
Hiring a replacement vehicle at £390 per
week was rejected on cost grounds.