Decision details

To award a contract to P. A. Turney for the supply of two Ransomes HR380 Out Front Rotary Flail Mowers
c/w Rotary decks, Flail attachment and Five-year warranty @ £42,942.13 each plus VAT.

Total Capital Expenditure - £85,884.26 plus VAT

Ubico, on behalf of Cheltenham Borough Council, deliver environmental services, including grounds maintenance, across the Borough.

Two out of the four out front rotary ride on mowers that support the grass-cutting operations across the borough have been determined to be old and beyond economical repair following increased downtime and a detailed condition assessment by qualified fleet workshop staff. The
remaining two machines remain in acceptable operational condition and can continue in service for at least another year without materially affecting service delivery.

Officers have considered whether the service could continue to be delivered without this equipment and concluded that it could not given the authority’s commitment to maintain its green open spaces and grass verges. The existing equipment is old and beyond economical
repair.

Internal consultation has taken place with relevant officers. The Cabinet Member Waste, Recycling and Public Realm has been consulted. Officers and the cabinet member agree there is a need to procure this equipment to continue to deliver services and minimise revenue costs.