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22 x Specialist Vehicles for British Forces South Atlantic Islands

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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17 Nov 2025 at 12:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence recently completed a procurement process for "22 x Specialist Vehicles for British Forces South Atlantic Islands." This contract, valued at £864,541.02, involves the procurement of mini-buses, dropside vans, and crew vans. The process was executed through a limited procurement method under the CCS framework RM6244, specifically as an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement falls under the goods category with a focus on specialist vehicles (CPV code 34114000) and was secured by the Ford Motor Company Ltd. The contract was signed on 27th October 2025, intended for delivery to the South Atlantic Islands (region FK).

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of specialised transportation solutions, particularly those familiar with the procurement needs of military or government agencies. Large enterprises capable of delivering customised vehicle solutions efficiently might benefit significantly from engaging in such contracts. Although this specific process was won by Ford Motor Company Ltd, it sets a precedent for future tenders in the defence sector where businesses can leverage existing frameworks to compete effectively, especially within the UK’s South Atlantic operational zone.

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Notice Title

22 x Specialist Vehicles for British Forces South Atlantic Islands

Notice Description

This requirement is for the purchase of Mini-buses, dropside vans and crew vans for British Forces South Atlantic Islands via CCS framework RM6244.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This requirement is for the purchase of Mini-buses, dropside vans and crew vans for British Forces South Atlantic Islands via CCS framework RM6244.

Procurement Information

CCS Framework Call Off

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e260
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074357-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

34114400 - Minibuses

34134100 - Flatbed trucks

34136100 - Light vans

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£864,541 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stewart.harris145@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

FORD MOTOR

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