Decision
Analysis
outcome: The recommendation to purchase the Scarab Merlin 62 road sweeper was approved.
summary: The decision at stake is the procurement of a 12 tonne Large Road Sweeping vehicle to replace an ageing sweeper.
topline: The Council has decided to procure a new 12 tonne road sweeper to replace an ageing vehicle.
reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it is a routine procurement decision to replace an old vehicle.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council", "Local residents", "Environment"]
contentiousness_score: 2
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.ipswich.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1379
Decision Maker: Officer Decision
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: The Council had the need to procure a 12 tonne Large Road Sweeping vehicle to replace the current ageing sweeper that has reached the end of its useful life and is costing quite a lot to keep running. This vehicle was on the list for replacement in 2025/26. An exercise was undertaken through the TPPL Framework (TPPLHCCOP03 – Lot 4 – Pedestrian, Compact and Chassis Mounted Road Sweepers up to 12.5T Vehicle Purchase). The Scarab Merlin 62 was the winner in terms of performance, construction and pricing in comparison to others including the Johnson V65, Stocks S6400 and the Faun Zoller Viajet 5. The purchase cost of the sweeper is £162,150.49 + VAT This vehicle will represent the cleanest possible I.C.E variant of sweeper possible with a Euro 6 engine reducing CO2 emissions and further enhancing the Council’s Ultra Low / Zero emission %.
Content: The Council had the need to procure a 12 tonne Large Road Sweeping vehicle to replace the current ageing sweeper that has reached the end of its useful life and is costing quite a lot to keep running. This vehicle was on the list for replacement in 2025/26. An exercise was undertaken through the TPPL Framework (TPPLHCCOP03 – Lot 4 – Pedestrian, Compact and Chassis Mounted Road Sweepers up to 12.5T Vehicle Purchase). The Scarab Merlin 62 was the winner in terms of performance, construction and pricing in comparison to others including the Johnson V65, Stocks S6400 and the Faun Zoller Viajet 5. The purchase cost of the sweeper is £162,150.49 + VAT This vehicle will represent the cleanest possible I.C.E variant of sweeper possible with a Euro 6 engine reducing CO2 emissions and further enhancing the Council’s Ultra Low / Zero emission %. To purchase the road sweeper. Reason: To replace one that was coming to the end of its life.
Date of Decision: July 29, 2025