Contract for Replacement of Refuse Collection Vehicles
April 21, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet approved the procurement strategy for vehicle parts, ancillaries, and associated equipment on 21 April 2026. The Cabinet authorised the Strategic Director, Housing, Environment and Communities, in consultation with others, to conduct the procurement and award contracts.
The Cabinet approved the procurement of electrical testing services on 21 April 2026. This will involve sourcing contractors through a mini-competition via the SEC Framework Agreement, Lot 2 – Fixed Installation Testing. The Cabinet authorised the Strategic Director, HEC, in consultation with the Strategic Director, Law & Governance, to conduct the procurement and award contracts.
The Cabinet approved in principle the creation of a multi-sports hub at May & Baker Sports Club on 21 April 2026. This will involve utilising the Football Foundation Hubs programme grant for RIBA Stage 1 and 2 designs and project development, with 40% match funding from grant reserve. The Cabinet also approved in principle accessing the Football Foundation's AGP Framework and the UK Leisure Framework for design and build contracts, allowing for mini-competitions. Authority was delegated to the Strategic Director of Inclusive Growth and Place, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Community Leadership and Engagement and the Director of Law and Governance, to conduct the procurement and enter into contracts.
Full council record
Purpose
The Cabinet will be asked to agree the procurement strategy for a new fleet of refuse collection vehicles, as part of the Council’s Fleet Strategy.
Decision
Cabinet resolved to:
(i) Agree that the Council proceeds with the procurement of replacement refuse collection vehicles in accordance with the strategy set out in the report; and
(ii) Authorise the Strategic Director, Housing, Environment and Communities, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Public Realm and Climate Change, the Strategic Director, Resources and the Director of Law and Governance, to conduct the procurement and award and enter into the contract(s) and all other necessary or ancillary agreements to fully implement and effect the proposals.
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Tuesday, 21 April 2026 7:00 pm on April 21, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Approved |
| Decision date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Effective from | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Expected date | 15 Jun 2027 |
| Originally due | 15 Jun 2020 |
| Lead officer | Nick Vickers |