Planning

British Gurkas Nepal White Fleet Vehicle Replacement

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

07 May 2025 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "British Gurkas Nepal White Fleet Vehicle Replacement". This process aims to replace the current vehicle fleet for British Gurkhas in Nepal, focusing on procuring 4x4 vehicles suited for varied terrains, including mountainous and densely populated areas. The procurement is classified under the goods category, with a total estimated contract value of £5,250,000. Relevant parties should note that a future notice will be issued on 14th October 2025, with the contract period commencing on 15th December 2025 and concluding on 14th December 2035. The vehicles will be delivered to Nepal, and the buying organisation is based in Andover, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the automotive manufacturing and transport sectors, specializing in off-road and all-terrain vehicles. Companies able to provide 4x4 vehicles, ambulatory services, minibuses, and water tankers would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process is planned to be inclusive of SMEs and VCSEs, offering a valuable chance for smaller or socially-orientated enterprises to engage with a large-scale government project. Engaging in this tender could foster business growth through government collaboration and expand market reach into international sectors, particularly within Nepal.

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Notice Title

British Gurkas Nepal White Fleet Vehicle Replacement

Notice Description

British Gurkha's Nepal (BGN) current vehicle fleet requires replacing. The north of Nepal is dominated by the Himalayan Mountain Range; this region is sparsely populated and requires reliable vehicles with off road capabilities. The middle band of the country is hilly and more densely populated, including the two largest cites, Kathmandu and Pokhara where two of BGN's camps are situated. The southern strip of the country, bordering India, is comparatively flat but again, densely populated. Both regions also require transport capable of traversing in off road conditions, particularly in the monsoon season. Roads throughout Nepal often lack tarmac, including in population centres. The road quality varies drastically from tarmac to potholed dirt tracks. There is a requirement for 4 x 4 vehicles to ensure BGN can meet its outputs across all geographic regions. The new fleet should comprise of the following: 1. 8 x Passenger conveying 4x4. 2. 9 x Closed cab goods conveying 4x4. 3. 2 x Open dual cab goods conveying 4x4. 4. 3 x Ambulatory 4x4. 5. 1 x Combination Van. 6. 2 x Delivery Van. 7. 1 x Baggage Truck. 8. 1 x Coach. 9. 3 x 19-Seater (+1) Minibus. 10. 1 x 21-Seater (+1) Minibus. 11. 1 x Water Tanker.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050df9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019426-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34113000 - 4-wheel-drive vehicles

34113200 - All-terrain vehicles

34113300 - Off-road vehicles

34114120 - Paramedic vehicles

34114400 - Minibuses

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

34144212 - Water-tender vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jonathan.morgan181@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
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
Not specified

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

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