The order covers near 70 vehicles, of which the majority is for Berlingo HDi 75 manual L1 Enterprise models, all of which have been supplied by Citroën dealer Park's Motor Group, East Kilbride.
The order also includes a number of Relay and Dispatch models. The Scottish SPCA requires specific equipment for these vehicles, including specialised flooring, animal cages, hand-washing facilities and search lights for night-time rescues. Most of the Berlingo vans will cover between 20,000 and 30,000 annually, depending on location.
The new Berlingos will sport the Scottish SPCA's trademark black and white livery and will be used by the Society's inspectors, animal rescue officers and staff, who will make full use of the space and specialist equipment in their work.
Scottish SPCA finance manager, John Allan said: ‘When we considered the choice of manufacturer for this latest van order, we had no hesitation in continuing our long relationship with Citroën. Our front-line staff rescue and care for vulnerable and desperate animals and they fully appreciate the space the vans have for cages and the equipment we specify. As a charity, we also appreciate the low operating costs of these vans, which enable the Society to spend more on our core animal rescue activity.’
