Vaculug Named as Supplier on Crown Commercial Service Framework

Vaculug has secured a position on Crown Commercial Service’s RM6353 Tyres, Glass and Telematics framework, Lot 2, covering the supply, fitting and management of tyres across central government and wider public-sector fleets. The three-year agreement, which can run to July 2028, will see the Grantham-based retreader deliver UK-manufactured products, data-driven management and its new ERV Electro+ tyre to councils, blue-light services and other public bodies.

What the RM6353 Framework Covers

The RM6353 deal sets out a compliant, pre-vetted route to buying tyres, glass and telematics. Lot 2 specifically lets public buyers:

• Source and fit tyres for everything from cars to 32-tonne refuse vehicles.
• Opt for depot, on-site or mobile fitting, backed by 24/7 call-out.
• Add tyre-management, wiper-blade and bulb services under one contract.

CCS says the framework runs from 9 July 2025 to 8 July 2028, with a one-year extension option, and lists 12 suppliers under Lot 2.

Commitment to Sustainable Public-Sector Fleets

Vaculug will supply only retread tyres made at its Grantham plant, cutting raw-material use and embedded CO₂. The portfolio includes the ERV Electro+ billed as the first retread developed for electric refuse-collection vehicles (eRCVs).

“As a leading UK manufacturer, Vaculug Limited are very proud to be named as a supplier to the RM6353 framework with Crown Commercial Services, supporting the UK government and industry in sourcing British-made products,”
Craig Rudkin, Sales Director, Vaculug

Heritage and Innovation

Now in its 75th year, Vaculug has expanded beyond waste-fleet staples. Last month the company reshaped its off-highway leadership to meet rising OTR demand, highlighting a strategy to support mixed municipal fleets.

The retreader also became Europe’s first B Corp-certified tyre company, underlining third-party validation of its environmental and social governance efforts. https://www.tyrenews.co.uk/news/vaculug-becomes-europes-first-b-corp-certified-tyre-retreader?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Why It Matters for Fleet Buyers

• Lower total cost – Retreads can cut tyre spend by up to 30 %.
• Sustainability gains – Retreading reduces raw-material use by two-thirds compared with new tyres.
• Simpler procurement – CCS pre-vetting saves buyers the time and cost of running separate tenders.

For full framework guidance, see the CCS agreement page (external, no-follow).

Lead image alt text: Technician fits Vaculug retread tyre to electric refuse truck.

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