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On the 12th September, we were delighted to host members for our 5th regional fleet forum events held for our members in the last 12 months. The event was hosted at the impressive Magtec Electrical Drive Systems 65,000 sq ft production facility in Rotherham. Voted manufacturing company of the year in Sheffield 2022, Magtec provide … Continued

The most significant change to the landscape of public sector procurement is a step closer. The procurement bill continues to make its way through parliament. It has now had its third reading in the commons (as of the 13th of June) and will progress to ‘consideration of amendments’ in the House of Lords. There may … Continued

As part of their commitment to a hydrogen-based strategy, Aberdeen City Council has recently awarded a significant contract for the conversion of an initial 35 vehicles to ULEMCo. The award has been made following a process conducted via the TPPL and NEPO HGV procurement Framework Agreement, for conversion to a mixture of refuse and commercial … Continued

The Procurement Partnership (TPPL) has launched its new Vehicle Purchase and fleet ancillary product Framework Agreement, in partnership with Hertfordshire County Council. The framework, reference; TPPLHCCOP03, is available to all existing and future TPPL members, and the wider public sector in the United Kingdom, with immediate effect. The scope has been broadened from the preceding TPPL & … Continued

Following events hosted for our members in Scotland and the South of England towards the end of 2022, we are delighted to report that our first Fleet Forum of 2023 for members in the North of England, was a huge success.  Hosted at St. Helens Town Hall, more than 25 Procurement and Fleet Managers attended … Continued

East Herts District Council’s vehicle fleet has gone green with the replacement of all its diesel vans with a fleet of e-vehicles. The switch to the Nissan Leaf e-cars will reduce the council’s carbon footprint by nine tonnes of CO2 each year and cut leasing costs.  The fleet consists of five Nissan Leaf e-vehicles which … Continued

It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our Founder and Executive Chairman Jim Brennan on Tuesday 10th January. Jim sadly lost his fight for life with his family by his side, following his brave battle with cancer. Jim was loved and respected by all that knew him, and he took … Continued

The popular TPPL and NEPO Heavy Goods Vehicle Framework continues to support Local Authorities throughout the United Kingdom with the supply of refuse vehicles from leading suppliers, including innovative technologies to repower existing diesel refuse vehicles, with zero emission electric drivetrains. Sunderland, Ubico (Gloucester City Council), and London Borough of Islington are just 3 authorities … Continued

It has been announced that the government will provide 450 million pounds of funding to local authorities for the rollout of new electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The funding is part of a 1.6 billion pound strategy in place to deliver a network of 300,000 electric vehicle chargers by 2030.  The news comes as a welcome boost … Continued