Decision
Analysis
outcome: The recommendation to purchase the electric vehicle was approved.
summary: The decision at stake is the purchase of a new electric premises maintenance vehicle to replace an 18-year-old vehicle that is no longer economically viable.
topline: The Director of Place has decided to approve the purchase of a new electric premises maintenance vehicle to replace an aging vehicle, in line with the council's carbon neutrality goals.
reason_contentious: This issue is not contentious as it aligns with the council's goal of being carbon neutral by 2030 and addresses the practical concerns of maintaining an aging vehicle.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council", "Maintenance staff", "Suppliers"]
contentiousness_score: 0
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://horsham.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=755
Decision Maker: Director of Place ([email protected])
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: To approve the purchase of 1 x electric premises maintenance vehicle. To approve the award of the required purchase contract to the supplier selected pursuant to the relevant framework agreement (‘the contract’). To finalise the terms and conditions of and enter into the contract in consultation with the Head of Legal and Democratic Services. The existing vehicle is now due for replacement as it has come to the end of its useful economic life. The vehicle is 18 years old. Because of its age parts are getting hard to get. The cost of the vehicle is £27,639.25 plus VAT and Road Fund Licence and First Registration Fee. Purchasing a diesel / HVO vehicle has been explored but this does not meet with the Council's aspiration to be carbon neutral by 2030 and electric vehicles of this size have the range required. Hiring a van at a cost of £390 per week was rejected on cost grounds. To carry on using the current vehicle and risk overspending on the budget for maintenance and also risk not being able to get parts. None
Date of Decision: July 8, 2025