Direct Award for The Routine Maintenance including Parts and Repairs of Karcher Precinct Sweepers

Description

South Lanarkshire Council’s Community and Enterprise Resources, Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services have a requirement to implement a routine maintenance including repairs contract on behalf of Facilities, Waste and Grounds Services, following the purchase of 11 Karcher MC250 precinct sweepers. This contract has been awarded vis Direct Award from the Scotland Excel Supply and Delivery of Heavy Vehicles Framework 03-21. The framework covers the period 01 January 2022 to 31 December 2023 with the option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods. The Framework has been further extended under regulation 72 to 30 September 2026. Lot 1: South Lanarkshire Council’s Community and Enterprise Resources, Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services, have a requirement to implement a routine maintenance and repair contract on behalf of Facilities, Waste and Grounds Services. This follows the purchase of 11 Kärcher MC250 precinct sweepers in March 2026, with delivery completed in June 2026. The sweepers were procured via a Direct Award to Karcher UK Ltd through the Scotland Excel Supply and Delivery of Heavy Vehicles Framework (03-21). As a result, a further Direct Award to the manufacturer, Karcher UK Ltd, is required for the servicing and repair of these vehicles due to the specialist nature of the equipment and the need for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) support. Utilising this framework will deliver best value to the Council by improving cost predictability and maximising vehicle availability. It is therefore essential to establish a comprehensive maintenance contract directly with the manufacturer. This approach will ensure access to specialist technical expertise, genuine parts, and agreed service levels, all delivered at a controlled and transparent cost.