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Framework for the Provision to Purchase Civilian Armoured Vehicles and Associated Support Services

FCDO Services

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jul 2026 at 12:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

26 May 2026 at 17:58

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

08 Jan 2026 at 16:42

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

17 Dec 2025 at 16:26

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 16:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

01 Dec 2025 at 15:49

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

FCDO Services procured a multi-lot framework for civilian armoured vehicles and associated support services. The requirement covers the manufacture, supply and ongoing support of vehicles across different platforms, including Toyota LC300 civilian armoured vehicles built to a defined PAS 300 standard and certified civilian armoured vehicles. It also includes vehicle parts and accessories. The procurement is classified as goods and falls within the defence and security regime. FCDO Services is the central government buying organisation. The framework is intended to support the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, with suppliers providing vehicles and related support rather than general fleet or unarmoured vehicle services.

The procurement has been awarded and contracts were signed on 12 June 2026. It used an open competitive flexible procedure and an open framework arrangement. Lot 1, for Toyota LC300 vehicles, was awarded on 26 May 2026 to Babcock Land Defence Limited, NP Aerospace SV Limited and UTAC Special Vehicles UK Ltd. Its value is £35 million excluding VAT, £42 million including VAT. Lot 2, for certified civilian armoured vehicles, was awarded on the same date to Babcock Land Defence Limited, SVOS, STOOF International GmbH, Trasco Bremen and UTAC Special Vehicles UK Ltd. Its value is £15 million excluding VAT, £18 million including VAT. Both contracts run from 12 June 2026 to 11 June 2029, with a maximum extension to 11 June 2034. The framework is due to reopen in May 2029 and May 2032. Lot 1 used pass/fail, technical and commercial evaluation, ranking the top three suppliers. All compliant Lot 2 suppliers were awarded places. Commercial scoring used rate cards and a cost model.

This requirement is relevant to established armourers and specialist vehicle manufacturers able to design, build, certify, supply and support civilian armoured vehicles. Credible competitors would need demonstrable technical capability, experienced personnel, manufacturing or conversion capacity, and the ability to provide continuing maintenance and support across the required vehicle platforms. Lot 1 indicates a need for Toyota LC300 expertise and compliance with the PAS 300 standard; Lot 2 points to capability in certified civilian armoured vehicles more broadly. Suppliers must be established in the UK, an EU member state, or recognised as a treaty-state supplier under the UK Procurement Act 2023. Strong performance would also require structured rate cards, management information, responsive participation in call-off competitions and reliable compliance-governance reporting. Lot 1 suppliers may need to complete a non-disclosure agreement during evaluation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the Provision to Purchase Civilian Armoured Vehicles and Associated Support Services

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority has awarded a multi-lot Open Framework Agreement, commencing on 12 June 2026, with a maximum term of eight (8) years. The Framework has been awarded to suitably qualified and experienced armourers for the manufacture, supply, and ongoing support of civilian armoured vehicles across a range of vehicle platforms. The Framework will operate as an open framework and may be reopened periodically during its term to allow the admission of new suppliers. Reopening points are anticipated to occur at approximately the third and sixth anniversaries of the Framework commencement date. At each reopening, new applicants may apply to join the Framework in accordance with the published procurement documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067231-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

34300000 - Parts and accessories for vehicles and their engines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
26 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jun 2026 - 11 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCDO Services
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Postcode Area
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Babcock Land Defence Limited

NP AEROSPACE SV LIMITED

UTAC Special Vehicles UK Ltd

SVOS, spol. s r.o.

STOOF INTERNATIONAL GmbH

Trasco Bremen

Further Information

Notice Documents

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