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Supply of White Fleet Vehicles to British Forces Cyprus (BFC)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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01 Jun 2026 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in Cyprus has completed a procurement process for the supply of white fleet vehicles to British Forces Cyprus. This procurement falls under the defence and security industry category and involves multiple lots covering various types of vehicles. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure, adhering to the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54. The tender, titled "Supply of White Fleet Vehicles to British Forces Cyprus (BFC)," was finalised on 1st June 2026. The procurement comprises eight lots, including different configurations of trucks, cars, and minibuses. Contracts have been awarded, and the procurement phase is documented as complete, with the contract period running from 11th September 2025 to 31st March 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle supply, particularly within the defence and public sector markets. Companies able to supply a diverse vehicle inventory, ranging from standard utility vehicles to specialised fleet vehicles with specific configurations, are well-positioned to benefit from such tenders. The successful awards were secured by two suppliers, Michaels Automotive Ltd and Char Pilakoutas Auto Alliance Ltd, both of which operate within Cyprus. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to scale their operations to support large-scale vehicle contracts, including maintenance and warranty services in Cyprus, would find this type of procurement beneficial for enhancing their business growth.

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Notice Title

Supply of White Fleet Vehicles to British Forces Cyprus (BFC)

Notice Description

There is an enduring requirement within British Forces Cyprus and the Sovereign Base Area units to maintain the vehicle fleet to an appropriate standard in order to maintain outputs. This tender event is for the purchase of various categories of vehicles which have been split into 8 Lots as follows: Lot 1 - Truck Utility Crewcab 4 x 4 Open Back - PS352,542.37 Lot 2 - Truck Utility Crewcab 4 x 4 Closed Back - PS474,576.27 Lot 3 - Car Utility Medium Hatchback/SUV/Crossover - PS440,677.97 Lot 4 - Car Utility Estate SUV/MPV 7 Seat - PS127,118.64 Lot 5 - Car medium/large 4 x 2 - PS203,389.83 Lot 6 - Car SUV Medium 4 x 4 - PS160,169.49 Lot 7 - Minibus 17 Seat - PS72,881.36 Lot 8 - Crew Van Dual Purposes 50/50 6 seat - PS101,694.92 Potential bidders can submit a bid for one of the lots or a combination of lots. There is no restriction to the number of lots that can be bid for by one supplier. The successful supplier will be required to provide a warranty for the vehicles that covers Cyprus.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055d99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051552-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

34113000 - 4-wheel-drive vehicles

34114400 - Minibuses

34136000 - Vans

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,596,215 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20258 months ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EPISKOPI
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
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CHAR PILAKOUTAS AUTO ALLIANCE

MICHAELS AUTOMOTIVE

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