10.03.2011

Speedy wins Tesco contract

Speedy, the UK’s largest equipment rental company, has secured a new two year sole supply agreement with Tesco, the largest UK based food retailer.

The agreement covers the supply all of Tesco’s supply chain contractors in the UK and Ireland working on its refurbishment, and build programmes for all new and existing stores throughout 2011 and 2012.

Speedy and Tesco estimate the value of the agreement to be worth £12 million over the two year period. The agreement includes the full range of Speedy products including Small Tools, and general equipment, as well as Powered Access.

Tesco contractors will have a dedicated hire desk at Speedy and access to the company’s extranet system to manage their needs online.
Tesco has also awarded Speedy its Platinum supplier status, placing the business among its leading contractors.

Vijay Vekria, buying manager for Construction at Tesco, said: “We wanted a partner that understood and could support the different phases of our new build and maintenance programme by providing advice, the highest quality equipment and all on a national basis. Speedy was appointed because they met these needs with their impressive experience supporting major projects.”