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715643455 - CRARRV Brake Light Kits Procurement VTN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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18 Sep 2025 at 16:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, and pertains to the acquisition of brake light modification kits for the Challenger Armoured Repair and Recovery Vehicle (CRARRV). The procurement, tagged under the industry category of electronic and electrical spare parts for military vehicles, involves the design, manufacture, and supply of 82 kits. The contract was awarded as of 1st August 2025 to Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land Ltd, and it is valued at approximately £1,660,636.94, excluding VAT. This project, crucial for vehicle safety on public roads, falls under the completed status in the procurement stage and was executed through a limited procurement method, specifically negotiated without the publication of a contract notice, due to technical reasons and the unique capability of the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in military vehicle components, particularly those capable of innovative design and manufacturing within the defence sector. Companies with a track record in developing bespoke modification kits or possessing technical expertise in armoured vehicle systems might have found this opportunity particularly appealing. The involvement of a major player like Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land Ltd highlights the potential for significant collaboration or subcontracting opportunities, offering a platform for business growth within the industry. The requirement for single-source procurement highlights the importance of technical exclusivity and specialised knowledge in securing such high-value contracts.

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Notice Title

715643455 - CRARRV Brake Light Kits Procurement VTN

Notice Description

The procurement is for the design, manufacture and supply of QTY 82 Brake Light modification kits for the Challenger Armoured Repair and Recovery Vehicle (CRARRV).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for design, manufacture and supply of QTY 82 Brake Light modification kits for the Challenger Armoured Repair and Recovery Vehicle (CRARRV). This is a crucial safety requirement to mitigate risks and to reduce potential hazards associated with CRARRVs operation on public roads.

Procurement Information

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059da6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057906-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RHEINMETALL BAE SYSTEMS LAND

Further Information

Notice URLs

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