Dalkia Joins Major London Retrofit Framework

Dalkia UK has secured a place on the GLA's RE:FIT 5 framework, one of the most significant public-sector retrofit programmes in the UK. RE:FIT is designed to help London's public bodies—schools, NHS trusts, boroughs, and housing associations—improve building energy performance and cut carbon emissions. The framework provides pre-qualified contractors, standardised procurement routes, and funding support for retrofits ranging from LED lighting and heating controls to full building fabric upgrades. Dalkia's appointment reflects the scale and ambition of the capital's drive toward net zero.

For facilities management contractors, fleet operators, and suppliers working in and around London, programmes like RE:FIT signal where public-sector investment is heading. Energy efficiency and decarbonisation are no longer optional extras—they're core to procurement policy. That shift has fleet implications too: access to central London job sites increasingly requires ultra-low or zero-emission vehicles, and contractors unable to meet ULEZ and future restrictions will find themselves locked out of work. If your business depends on London contracts, your fleet strategy needs to match the city's environmental ambitions.

Contractors on frameworks like RE:FIT also face logistical challenges: tight urban sites, limited parking, resident and patient access constraints, and the need to coordinate multiple trades across complex retrofit schedules. Efficient fleet management and real-time vehicle tracking become essential to avoid delays, fines, and cost overruns. Electric vans offer obvious advantages in terms of emissions and ULEZ compliance, but they also require charging infrastructure, route planning, and driver training. The businesses that succeed on these frameworks are the ones that integrate fleet, logistics, and project delivery from the start.

Bluepoppy helps service contractors transition to electric and low-emission fleets without the guesswork. Our Fleet Cost Review models the real-world costs of going electric—vehicle price, charging, range, and residual value—so you can bid and plan with confidence. If you're working on retrofit, construction, or facilities contracts in London or other clean-air zones, we'll help you future-proof your fleet and stay competitive. Based in Bristol, we work with contractors across the South West and beyond. Let's talk about what net-zero fleet looks like for your business.

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Source: FMJ — summarised and written from a Bluepoppy perspective. We don’t reproduce the original article.