715728481-Project NIALA-Recce Strike Vehicle Capability CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

05 Jun 2026 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the award stage for the procurement titled "Project NIALA-Recce Strike Vehicle Capability CAN" under the industry's all-terrain vehicles category. The contract was awarded to SONIC COMMUNICATIONS (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service Purchase of Standard and Specialist Vehicles Framework Agreement (RM6244, lot 10) using the CCS E-sourcing Tool. The procurement process has progressed from the tender period, which ended on 23rd February 2026, to the award stage with a contract period from 27th April 2026 to 26th April 2030. The procurement location is detailed within postcode SP11 8HT, in the South East, United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £19,658,126.10.

This contract provides significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in vehicle supply and services within the defence sector, particularly those capable of providing specialist all-terrain vehicles. While businesses of any size could explore such opportunities, the suitability for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) indicates a potential for organisations with specialised expertise and a commitment to community values to engage. Large-scale suppliers like SONIC COMMUNICATIONS (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED, already successful in securing this contract, exemplify how established businesses in defence equipment can capitalise on framework agreements to advance their market presence.

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Notice Title

715728481-Project NIALA-Recce Strike Vehicle Capability CAN

Notice Description

Contract award notice for 715728481 Project NIALA-Recce Strike Vehicle Capability. This procurement was conducted under the terms of the Crown Commercial Service Purchase of Standard and Specialist Vehicles Framework Agreement (RM6244) (lot 10). This was run via the CCS E-sourcing Tool.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18d33f7a-05aa-4726-bfaa-ecb366a0847b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/871bcacd-30b1-48da-9780-7c02cc2da258
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34113200 - All-terrain vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,658,126 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,658,126 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HT
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SONIC COMMUNICATIONS (INTERNATIONAL

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