Mitsubishi gets Environment Agency go-ahead for second term

Mitsubishi Motors contract to supply 4x4 vehicles to the Environment Agency has been renewed for a second term, according to company sources.
The contract was renewed by the Environment Agency following a re-evaluation of products currently on the market and, after going through a re-tendering exercise.
Since beginning 2004, the Environment Agency has purchased the multi-purpose new Mitsubishi L200 pick-up, both in single and double-cab variations besides the new Mitsubishi Shogun, mainly in short-wheel-base 4Work form.
Fleet operations contracts manager for the Environment Agency, Tony Sale, said: “Value for money, environmental considerations and fit for purpose in carrying out everyday flood defence and environmental management work were the key factors considered in the renewal of the contract.
“Our vehicles must be reliable, efficient to run and perform well on the road – as well as off it.”
The Environment Agency uses its fleet of off-road vehicles primarily to patrol rivers, lakes and coastlines, plus monitor parts of the countryside for fly-tipping and the visiting of farms – all areas where four-wheel-drive is essential.
Last summer and again more recently, the Environment Agency’s fleet of Mitsubishis were put to the test when extreme weather conditions caused devastating floods in various parts of the country.
In its battle to save lives and property, the Environment Agency relied heavily on vehicles like the new Mitsubishi L200s to get engineers to areas most affected by flood waters.
In addition to its new Mitsubishi L200 pick-ups, the Japanese maker will also be supplying the Environment Agency with the new Mitsubishi Outlander 4Works, the commercial version of Mitsubishi’s mid-size 4x4.
The new Mitsubishi Outlanders will be used by the Agency’s supervisors for less arduous tasks.