GoFibre to Grow UK Broadband Engineering Fleet by 140 Vehicles

Edinburgh-based UK alternative network GoFibre, which is rolling out a gigabit broadband (FTTP) network across remote rural parts of Scotland and Northern England, has today signed a new deal with JCT600 Vehicle Leasing Solutions (VLS) to deliver a 140-vehicle fleet in order to support their network deployments.

The operator currently expects their roll-out of a new Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) based broadband network to reach a footprint of 250,000 premises “in the next 3 years“, which has recently been boosted by several major Project Gigabit contracts with the government. But to deliver on all that will require the smaller operator to scale-up their operations and engineering teams, which is where today’s agreement may help.

Rather than just accepting GoFibre’s initial specification, JCT600 VLS consulted multiple GoFibre and external stakeholders to understand actual usage patterns and operational requirements. This collaborative approach revealed the need for enhanced safety features, bespoke racking systems, required electrical equipment, and a unified solution for vehicle tracking and dashboard cameras.

John Fraser, Fleet Manager at GoFibre, said:

“The new vehicles are a tremendous addition to GoFibre’s fleet, utilising the strength and salience of our brand, while providing the flexible transport solution that our teams need. This new attractive, multi-purpose suite of vehicles will support GoFibre’s strong growth trajectory, and we are proud to see the new vehicles out and about all over our build areas in Scotland and the north of England.

JCT600 VLS’ team took time to understand our operational requirements in detail, challenged our initial specifications, and helped design a vehicle solution that met both functional and commercial objectives. Their supplier-agnostic approach, combined with a clear focus on quality and value, ensured we delivered a fleet that supports recruitment, operational efficiency, and long-term business goals.”