96 Approval to Procure Replacement Ride on Mowers
To receive and consider the report of the Director of Customer and Digital
Decision:
1. To approve the contract award procedure to procure four ride-on mowers. Tenders will be evaluated to establish the most economically advantageous tender based on 75% cost and 25% quality.
2. That the final award of contract be delegated to the Executive Member for Resources for approval following procurement.
Minutes:
On Behalf of Councillor Peter Wilson, Executive Member (Resources), Councillor Alistair Bradley, Executive Member (Economic Development and Public Service Reform), presented the confidential report of the Director of Customer and Digital which seeks approval for the procurement of four ride on mowers for use in Streetscene Services as well as delegating the award of contract to the Executive Member for Resources.
Decision:
1. To approve the contract award procedure to procure four ride-on mowers. Tenders will be evaluated to establish the most economically advantageous tender based on 75% cost and 25% quality.
2. That the final award of contract be delegated to the Executive Member for Resources for approval following procurement.
Reasons for recommendations:
1. Four replacement ride-on mowers are required to ensure service delivery for grounds maintenance teams.
2. Executive Cabinet approval is required for tenders over £100,000 in line with Council procurement rules.
3. Joint procurement with South Ribble Council is sought to benefit from economies of scale.
Other options considered and rejected:
The option to extend existing lease agreements on these has been rejected to avoid increased maintenance costs and downtime impacting on performance.