Fire and rescue vehicles that have been sent to auction for sale - Find a freedom of information request

The following request for information is made under the Freedom of Information Act:

1. In the last 12 months, how many vehicles have been sent to auction for sale? 

a) Please provide the vehicle's registration number, make, and model and the disposal sale value for each vehicle received by you

b) is the value remitted different to the final amount you receive?

c) Do you receive information from the auction regarding the individual value achieved for each vehicle sold?

d) If so, at which auction were the vehicle(s) sold? 

2. Does your fire service have a policy or documentation on the disposal of fire service vehicles and their resale, including to private fire operators, other fire services and charities?

3. Does your service have a policy on removing markings from vehicles sold at auction and removing blue lights and emergency warning systems? If so, please provide a copy of the policy or any related documentation.

4. Do you  send vehicles to Merthyr Motor Auctions? If so, do you have an agreement or contract with Merthyr Motor Auctions? If so, please provide a copy of the contract or agreement.

5. Has your service granted permission to Merthyr Motor Auctions to dispose of fire appliances and vehicles, such as cars/fire engines that are blue-light equipped and marked with Battenburg, to be sold still liveried and with the blue lights? If so, could you please provide a copy of any emails or correspondence related to the disposal of vehicles and whether a risk assessment was carried out?

6. Are you charged a fee for the disposal of the vehicles sent to Merthyr Motor Auctions? If so, how much are you charged for each vehicle sold? 

In respect of the above, Question 5: Is the risk of potential reputation damage or illegal use assessed in terms of the sale and disposal of vehicles?

7. Do you have a contractual period for using Merthyr Motor Auctions, and if so, when does the contract expire?

8. Could you please provide a copy of your current fleet list and disposal criteria?

I am seeking information about the last 12 months.  

1. 2 vehicles have been sent to auction

a) Both vehicles were VAUXHALL MOVANO COMBI 100 CDTI 9S - 2464cc Crew Cab Diesel, first reg May 2007 – Total sales price £11040.00

b) Yes

c) Yes

d) Protruck

2. Yes – Available on LCC Web site Financial Procedure 4 - Control of Resources

3. LFR follow guidance from NFCC. All vehicles are decommissioned / blue light and warning systems removed and destroyed / livery removed. All works are completed in LFR workshops prior to the vehicle being delivered to 3rd party disposal.

4. LFR have had no agreements / contracts with the quoted company. No vehicles have been disposed of by this route

5. N/a

6. N/a

7. N/a

8. Currently fleet listing attached with redacted registration numbers. Vehicles are disposed of when at end of life or replaced as part of capital investment programs.

Our decision to redact vehicle registration numbers is in accordance with Section 31 of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Should you require the attachment mentioned above please contact customerinformationservice@lincolnshire.gov.uk with the below reference number and this can be provided.