Vaculug have been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s RM6353 Tyres, Glass and Telematics framework. Under this agreement, they are a supplier of Lot 2 – Supply, fit and management of tyres and associated products and services.
Vaculug believes that this recognition highlights their continued commitment to delivering high quality, cost-effective tyre solutions tailored to the needs of the UK public sector. As part of this framework, Vaculug will provide sustainable, innovative tyre management services designed to support fleet efficiency and environmental goals across government departments and public sector organisations.
All Vaculug retread tyres are proudly manufactured in the UK at the company’s Grantham factory, which has been operating since 1950. Now celebrating its 75th anniversary, Vaculug continues to lead in innovation with the recent introduction of the ERV Electro+ – the first retread tyre specifically designed for electric Refuse Collection Vehicles (eRCVs) – which has been included in this framework offering.
Vaculug already works directly with numerous local authorities and has developed a deep understanding of the sector’s unique operational requirements. The RM6353 agreement is let under PCR2015, but with the evolving procurement landscape, Vaculug recognises the importance of trusted frameworks like Crown Commercial Service (CCS), which offer a compliant, pre-vetted route to engaging with capable suppliers.
In the public sector, Vaculug’s core expertise lies in supporting local authorities, particularly with waste and recycling vehicles and RCVs ranging from 7.5T to 32T. Through its strategic brand partnerships, Vaculug also manages broader local authority tyre needs, including cars, vans, OTR (Off-The-Road), and plant operations – covering equipment such as loading shovels.
Craig Rudkin, Sales Director at Vaculug, stated, “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.”
Crown Commercial Service (CCS) supports the public sector to achieve maximum commercial value when procuring common goods and services. Vaculug believes that being appointed to the RM6353 framework reinforces their role as a trusted partner within the public procurement space and reflects the company’s proven capabilities in service delivery, compliance and value-driven tyre lifecycle management. Vaculug is proud to contribute to CCS’s mission by offering flexible, transparent and reliable services to help public sector bodies operate safely and efficiently.
