Purpose

The Council had the need to procure a 12 tonne
Large Road Sweeping vehicle to replace the current ageing sweeper
that has reached the end of its useful life and is costing quite a
lot to keep running. This vehicle was on the list for replacement
in 2025/26.
 
An exercise was undertaken through the TPPL
Framework (TPPLHCCOP03 – Lot 4 – Pedestrian, Compact
and Chassis Mounted Road Sweepers up to 12.5T Vehicle Purchase).
The Scarab Merlin 62 was the winner in terms of performance,
construction and pricing in comparison to others including the
Johnson V65, Stocks S6400 and the Faun Zoller
Viajet 5.
 
The purchase cost of the sweeper is
£162,150.49 + VAT
 
This vehicle will represent the cleanest
possible I.C.E variant of sweeper possible with a Euro 6 engine
reducing CO2 emissions and further enhancing the Council’s
Ultra Low / Zero emission %.

Decision

To purchase the road sweeper.
 
Reason:
To replace one that was coming to the end of
its life.