SFS has just won its latest contract with Hyndburn Borough Council via a *YPO Framework for the provision of 9 new Refuse Collection Vehicles as the authority prepares for the introduction of mandatory food waste collections from March 2026.

SFS was awarded the contract after being marked the best supplier overall based on a combination of price and quality. This is the fifth consecutive contract to be awarded to SFS by Hyndburn Borough Council, which has a target to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030.

Michael Ainsworth, Transport Manager, Hyndburn Borough Council:

“We are delighted to continue our longstanding relationship with SFS. They have been a steadfast fleet partner for the past 15 years and this contract will take us to 23 years.  We are confident that we are in safe hands with SFS. The support they provide is excellent and they are easy to work with.”

The new vehicles are Dennis Eagle Duos to enable the council to utilise the vehicles for refuse, recycling and food waste collections. 

Bob Sweetland, Managing Director, SFS commented: “It is fantastic news that we have been chosen again to continue as fleet partners to Hyndburn Borough Council. We remain committed to helping the council future proof its fleet operations and improve its environmental sustainability.”

SFS has been delivering fleet and workshop management solutions to local authorities for over thirty years and currently operates a network of 15 workshops across the UK, 9 of which are based at council depots. In January, the company opened a new depot in Wellington, Somerset to support customers in the area and to provide a maintenance hub for rental vehicles from its own specialist short term hire division, CTS Hire.  SFS has further plans to expand it workshop network in 2025. 

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