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Installation, Maintenance and Modification of Police Vehicles - UK5

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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15 Dec 2025 at 12:14

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15 Dec 2025 at 12:06

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29 Aug 2025 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Andover, UK, has finalised a contract for the installation, maintenance, and modification of police vehicles, including public warning systems and specialised equipment. The procurement falls under the defence and security contract regime, with VTS Installations Limited, an SME from Banbury, appointed as the supplier. The contract commenced on 1st December 2025, following its award on 25th November 2025, and is set to conclude on 30th November 2028, with an option for a one-year renewal. This direct award is justified by the need for fleet standardisation and operational readiness, adhering to regulations under the Procurement Act 2023.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities particularly for SMEs specialising in military and police-grade vehicle services. VTS Installations Limited's engagement demonstrates the potential for companies with technical expertise in sensitive and proprietary equipment to secure government contracts. Businesses that specialise in defence, security, and vehicle armament modifications will find such contracts particularly aligned with their strategic offerings, enabling them to expand their reach and capabilities in public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Installation, Maintenance and Modification of Police Vehicles - UK5

Notice Description

Installation (Commissioning & Decommissing) , Maintenance and Modification of Police Vehicles, which includes Public Warning Systems, Communications Systems, Ancillaries and Specialist Equipment. Retrospective notice - contract awarded 25 Nov 25 and contract start date 1 Dec 2025.

Procurement Information

The requirement fits within the Defence and Security Contract (D&SC) Regime of Procurement Act 2023, Part 1, Section 7 (1) (a) military equipment, (b) sensitive equipment, (c) goods, services or works necessary for the development, production, maintenance or decommissioning of military equipment or sensitive equipment, & (f) sensitive services or sensitive works. The current Fleet contains proprietary equipment to the proposed Supplier - Schedule 5, section 5 (a) & (b). It would not be practical or an efficient way of working to remove any equipment prior to and subsequent to any works tasked under this contract - Schedule 5, section 6 (a) & (b). It is also required to keep Fleet Standardisation, interoperability and compatibility. Schedule 5, section 20 (a), (b) & (c) applies - MOD is a defence authority; the contract will be a defence and security contract by virtue of Part 1, Section 7 (1) (a), (b), (c) & (f); and, it is necessary for the contract to be awarded directly in order to enhance or maintain the operational capability, effectiveness, readiness for action of specific element of the armed forces.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059039
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082859-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50630000 - Repair and maintenance services of military vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£187,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£187,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
29 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 2-3 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
Commercial Officer
Contact Email
armycomrcl-ni-mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VTS INSTALLATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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