Issue details

Urgent procurement of ICT infrastructure equipment due to market price volatility

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Capital Income or Expenditure of £150,000 or more;

Decision status: Approved

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
To secure current pricing and availability considering rapidly changing supplier costs

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - View reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
The requirement relates to critical ICT infrastructure necessary to support ongoing service delivery, which is not in the Council’s financial or operational interests to delay.

Decision due: 22 Jun 2026 by Chief Executive