Decision details

(a)      note the refreshed Fleet Asset Management Plan and approves the use of the Plan to identify future replacement requests;

(b)      approve the Phase 5 Fleet Replacement Programme for 2024/25 (as detailed in Appendix B); and

(c)      delegate authority to the Chief Officer – Operations, following consultation with the Chief Officer - Commercial and Procurement Services and Chief Officer – Finance:-

(1)    to consider and approve any additional procurement business cases for vehicles and plant for the purposes of Procurement Regulation 4.1.1.2;

(2)    then consult with the Convener and Vice Convener, Finance and Resources Committee and thereafter to procure appropriate works, supplies and services, and

(3)    to enter into any contracts necessary for the vehicles and plant without the need for further approval from any other Committee of the Council, within the current Capital budget.