Decision details

RESOLVED:

1.    That the award of a flexible contract to Rosenbauer UK Ltd, which enabled up to 30 fire appliances to be purchased over a 10-year period, but had no minimum commitment, was approved.

2.    That the purchase of two fire appliances from Rosenbauer UK Ltd now, with the purchase of additional appliances subject to Cabinet approval of a detailed business case was authorised.

3.    To request that the Cabinet Member write to MPs and all Members of the Council to highlight that Surrey will be the first authority in the country to trial an electric fire appliance towards the end of the year.

Reasons for Decisions:

The SFRS fire appliance fleet requires a planned investment programme for service delivery to remain ensured and cost effective. 

A full tender process compliant with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Standing Orders for the purchase of fire appliances has been completed. A tender offer which provides the best value for money was selected. Rosenbauer UK Ltd offered the best value for money in a competitive tender as recommended on the basis set out in the Part 2 report.

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