Decision details

Purchase of grounds maintenance equipment for bereavement sites

Decision Maker: Joint Assistant Director: Environmental Services

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

Replacement of two mowers for use within bereavement service sites. (Guildford crematorium and stoke cemetery).

Reasons for the decision:

Both items of plant equipment are end of life and difficult to maintain and source parts.

Alternative options considered:

Unable to source parts and approaching end of life.
Did investigate alternative methods of procurement but did not meet needs for these specialist sites.

Source of Authority to take Decision:

2.8.7 To take any action in relation to procurement and the lettings of contracts for goods, works and services within approved budgets.

Publication date: 09/04/2025

Date of decision: 09/04/2025