TOWN Hall chiefs look set to approve the purchase of six replacement refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) – at a cost of more than £1.7 million.
A report on the issue will come before the council’s cabinet at its meeting on Wednesday.
It will update members on the procurement process to purchase six replacement RCVs over the next two financial years from 2025-27.
According to the report, a procurement exercise has been undertaken to procure six RCVs, one of which will be an electric RCV, to “ensure the continuation” of household waste collection from residential properties across the borough.
The procurement exercise references the requirement for two vehicles to be replaced in 2025-26 and a further four vehicles to be replaced in 2026-27.
The cabinet is recommended to award the contract to FAUN Zoeller Ltd for the purchase of six RCVs at a cost of £1.74 million, “utilising the YPO Purchase, Lease and Hire of Specialist Vehicles – 1170 Framework”.
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Members are also recommended to delegate authority to the director of legal and governance, in consultation with executive director of place services, to enter contracts as required.
“The replacement of these vehicles will have a positive impact on fleet revenue budgets linked to maintenance and repair costs,” says the report.
“The council has a fleet of 25 refuse collection vehicles which are replaced on a rolling cycle. These vehicles are vital to the operational delivery of the recycling and waste service for the collection and transportation of household waste to disposal facilities.
“Whilst the council has made a commitment to move to a more sustainable fleet, due to capital budget constraints and current vehicle charging capacity it is proposed that only one electric RCV is purchased in the replacement cycle.
“Due to the age and number of vehicles that are at the end of their serviceable life, there are limited alternative options to consider. The increasing revenue maintenance costs associated with an ageing fleet are no longer sustainable.
“The replacement of six RCVs within the transport fleet will provide greater certainty and predictability for the recycling and waste service, ensuring continuity of service to residents.
“The direct contract award to FAUN Zoeller Ltd for six refuse collections vehicles using the YPO Purchase, Lease and Hire of Specialist Vehicles Framework 1170 will cost £1.74 million.
“This will be funded from the existing fleet replacement budget of £2.6m per year approved as part of the medium-term financial strategy 2025-2028.”
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