Due to the age (2012) and condition of the jet skis, repair costs have increased. The heightened frequency of repairs required throughout the season has resulted in extended periods of non-operation during the previous season. This situation may lead to delayed response times to incidents along the seafront, potentially causing reputational damage to Tendring District Council, particularly if an incident results in loss of life while we are operational.

a) To procure a Jet Ski Seadoo GTI SE 170 from Offshore Performance / Salterns at a cost of £11,782. This acquisition is intended to replace an aging jet ski following a completed request for quote procurement exercise.
b) To enter into contract with Offshore Performance / Salterns under a PO purchase.
c) To fund this purchase from the revenue budget for the 2025/26 revenue budget code 5164/6045, as agreed as part of the budget setting process by Full Council in February 2025 as part of the General Fund budget (General Fund Budget and Council Tax report – 2025/26).

Not to purchase the equipment which would impact the Beach Patrol Service Operations in the event of an emergency.