RESOLVED:
1. That the use of the Halton Housing Trust framework, including any new framework that directly replaces this, to procure light commercial vehicles up to a total value of £5.96m for a period of six years commencing 1 March 2016 be approved.
2. That the use of the Bath & North East Somerset Council framework, including any new framework that directly replaces this, to procure heavy commercial and specialist vehicles up to a value of £3.42m for a period of six years commencing 1 March 2016 be approved.
3. That it be noted that total expenditure across the two frameworks will be up to £9.38m over six years, this sum is slightly above the total expenditure of £9.2m that was approved at gateway 1.
4. That contract awards from the relevant frameworks will be made in line with contract standing orders be noted.
5. That the use of relevant frameworks requires the council to register to do so be noted.
6. That it be noted that all commercial vehicles procured under the relevant frameworks will be compliant with the requirements of the Ultra Low Emission Zone which will be implemented in the congestion zone area from September 2020.
7. That it be noted that where the nature of the service allows, the use of electric or hybrid vehicles will be required.