Tender

7015643455 - CRARRV Brake Light Kits Procurement CF

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

18 Sep 2025 at 17:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, is overseeing a procurement process for the Challenger Armoured Repair and Recovery Vehicle (CRARRV) Brake Light System Development. The tender is actively in the 'Tender' stage with a closing date on 29th September 2025. Classified under the industry category for electronic and electrical spare parts for military vehicles, this contract focuses on modifying the CRARRV platform to include new brake light systems. It has an estimated value of £1,660,636.94. The procurement follows a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication due to technical reasons, as Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land Limited (RBSL) is the original equipment manufacturer and this process ensures the continued capability and safety of the platform.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in developing and supplying military vehicle components, particularly in the niche of platform modification and installation. Companies with existing ties to the defence sector or those possessing the necessary technical know-how to handle bespoke military equipment will find this contract particularly appealing. As RBSL is already identified as a potential contractor due to its unique position and knowledge of the platform technical data, businesses aiming to partner or subcontract with RBSL may benefit from involvement in this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

7015643455 - CRARRV Brake Light Kits Procurement CF

Notice Description

The Land Combat Vehicles 1 Team, part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (the MoD), intends to award a Challenger Armoured Repair and Recovery Vehicle ('CRARRV') Brake Light System Development contract to Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land Limited (RBSL) for modification of the CRARRV platform design to accommodate brake light systems, trials, and delivery of brake light systems for installation by MoD personnel. The contract will be for two years and have an estimated value of PS1,660,636.94, excluding VAT. As this procurement commenced prior to 24 February 2025, it continues to be regulated by the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 in accordance with regulation 3(c) of The Procurement Act 2023 (Commencement No 3 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2024. In accordance with Regulation 4 of the Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this contract falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. This is because RBSL is the original equipment manufacturer of the platform needing modification. RBSL is the only economic operator with the essential platform technical data and design familiarity to assure platform safety and continued capability effectiveness post adaptation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c967fa26-a06d-4e85-8841-f3de71f4b9ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/987ae7f8-c258-4c84-97f2-667e9af086bc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35422000 - Electronic and electrical spare parts for military vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,660,636 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2025 - 29 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Dale Gurney-Newland
Contact Email
dale.gurney-newland100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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