URL: https://horsham.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=820

Decision Maker: Head of Recycling & Waste ([email protected])

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: To approve the purchase of 1 x Electric Maxus eDeliver9 Luton Bin Delivery Van for use by the Litter and Cleansing Department at a cost of £67,000.   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.   This vehicle is required due to increased bin deliveries following the introduction of food waste collections.   The cost of the vehicle is £67,0000.  This has been added to the capital Budget Replacement Plan for 2026/27 financial year and agreed by Council on 23 February 2026.  There is a six-week lead time so delivery of the vehicle will be in 2026/27. Procuring a HVO vehicle has been considered but rejected as it is not in line with the Council’s aspiration to be carbon neutral by 2030.   Hiring a replacement vehicle at £390 per week was rejected on cost grounds. N/A

Date of Decision: March 9, 2026