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Kuwait White Fleet

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

22 Jul 2025 at 08:27

Award

20 Jun 2025 at 09:17

Tender

06 May 2025 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, a central government authority in the United Kingdom, recently completed a procurement process titled "Kuwait White Fleet". This tender involved the supply and maintenance of white fleet vehicles in Kuwait, falling under the category of motor vehicles for transport. The procurement method used was an open procedure, ensuring opportunities for a variety of organisations to participate. The contract was awarded to Gulf Master Gener Trading L.L.C, an SME based in the United Arab Emirates. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2025 and conclude by 31st July 2028, with an estimated value of 77,796 Kuwaiti Dinars. Key documents and details were published by the Cabinet Office.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the military supply and automotive sectors, particularly those specialising in fleet management and maintenance services. SMEs like Gulf Master Gener Trading L.L.C are well-positioned due to their agility and existing infrastructure. The open procedure allows for competitive bidding, encouraging a diverse range of suppliers to showcase their capabilities in providing efficient and cost-effective solutions. Businesses looking to expand internationally, particularly in the Middle East, may find such contracts provide a strategic avenue for growth and increased market presence.

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Notice Title

Kuwait White Fleet

Notice Description

Provision of Supply and Maintenance of White Fleet Vehicles in Kuwait

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Short term hire is an option within the contract, an agreed limit of liability will be set up for this, and firm pricing to be provided against a list of vehicles as part of the tendering exercise

Renewal: 2 x one year options

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050d41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041831-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

34115200 - Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£77,796 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£77,796 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Jo Durosinmi-Etti
Contact Email
ukstratcom-comrcl-pjhq@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHWOOD
Postcode
HA6 3HP
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Three Rivers
Electoral Ward
Moor Park & Eastbury
Westminster Constituency
South West Hertfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GULF MASTER GENER TRADING

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