URL: https://democracy.ipswich.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1403

Decision Maker: Officer Decision

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: The Parks & Cemeteries Team undertake both hard and soft landscaping using mobile plant across all aspects of the service.   Due to the existing mini-digger coming to the end of its working life a procurement exercise was undertaken to trade in and replace the existing mini-digger and purchase a second mini digger with trailer.   An open procurement was undertaken and the Council received four bids, with two not meeting the required specification.   Following a review of the bids, it was concluded that the best value for money was to accept a submission Mervyn Lambert Plant Ltd for the value of £34,940.00 (excl. VAT). This will be funded from an existing Capital Budget.

Content: The Parks & Cemeteries Team undertake both hard and soft landscaping using mobile plant across all aspects of the service.   Due to the existing mini-digger coming to the end of its working life a procurement exercise was undertaken to trade in and replace the existing mini-digger and purchase a second mini digger with trailer.   An open procurement was undertaken and the Council received four bids, with two not meeting the required specification.   Following a review of the bids, it was concluded that the best value for money was to accept a submission Mervyn Lambert Plant Ltd for the value of £34,940.00 (excl. VAT). This will be funded from an existing Capital Budget. To award the contract to Mervyn Lambert Plant Ltd.   Reason: To enable the Parks & Cemeteries Service to undertake associated works.

Date of Decision: December 23, 2025