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We are excited to announce that The Highland Council and The Procurement Partnership Ltd have launched a new Hydrogen generation and fuelling Infrastructure Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), available to all councils and the wider public sector across the UK. As TPPL and Highland Council unite in delivering a procurement solution that supports a more sustainable … Continued

The North-West local authority, St. Helens Borough Council, has invested in the UK’s first true OEM hydrogen fuel cell-powered refuse collection vehicle. The Faun Bluepower was procured via the TPPL and NEPO HGV Framework as part of meeting the council’s wider carbon neutral objectives. James Brennan, TPPL Director commented: ‘We are proud to have played … Continued

Bolton Council have procured 19 new Mercedes-Benz Econics to its fleet of refuse trucks through TPPL’s NEPO HGV Framework. The new, Euro VI-compliant trucks, supplied Faun Zoeller offer a 90% reduction in particulate and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions compared to their Euro V predecessors, while also consuming less fuel and up to 40% less AdBlue. The vehicles also … Continued

A group of electric-powered vehicles will become the first of their kind to feature in the Blaenau Gwent Council’s fleet, it was announced this week. Four electric-powered general purpose vans were procured through TPPL’s Hertfordshire County Council’s Purchase Framework, and are ready to be rolled out with the aim of helping reduce the council’s carbon … Continued

After an extensive tender process by The Procurement Partnership, Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council has added eight Swingos from Aebi Schmidt to its street cleaning vehicle fleet. The compact sweeper scored top marks following an extensive and highly efficient tender process. Aebi Schmidt went out to tender via the TPPL’s Hertfordshire County Council Purchase Framework Agreement and … Continued

Following the Government announcement that plug-in car and van grant rates will be cut, we would like to highlight what the key changes are, and how this affects you as a buying customer. Plug-in Car Grant Previous rates: 35% of purchase price, up to £2,500 Cars must cost less than £35,000. This is the recommended retail … Continued

To support the public sector in meeting the government’s net zero targets, TPPL have brought to market an incentive that will enable Local Authorities to achieve financial savings on the procurement of fully electric and fuel cell powertrain vehicles with 8 or more passenger seats. All buyers placing orders through our BNES Bus Framework will … Continued

We would like to take this opportunity to extend our seasonal best wishes and thank all our members, partners and suppliers for your continued custom over such a challenging but successful year. As the festive season approaches, please be aware of the following: Further Competition Awards for members If you wish to make awards before … Continued

We are delighted to see the first batch of brand new Euro 6 compliant Mercedes Sprinter wheelchair accessible coach-built buses delivered to Bury Council. These were hired via our CSKL Daily Rental Framework and delivered by London Hire. This forms the first wave of 6 buses in total to take to the streets of Bury; … Continued

The thresholds that apply to sub-central contracting authorities (e.g. Local Authorities & Housing Providers) are changing as of the 1st of January 2022. The levels of expenditure above which the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) apply for sub-central contracting authorities, based on the aggregate contract value, are as follows: Type of Contract Current Threshold New Threshold … Continued