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715643455 CRARRV Brake Light Kits Procurement F18 CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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18 Mar 2026 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Limited for the design, manufacture, and supply of 82 brake light modification kits for the Challenger Armoured Repair and Recovery Vehicle (CRARRV). These kits are essential for enhancing safety and mitigating hazards on public roads. The procurement, tagged as '715643455 CRARRV Brake Light Kits Procurement F18 CAN', falls under the category of electronic and electrical spare parts for military vehicles. The contract, valued at £1,644,334.52, was signed on 4 December 2025, following a tender process under a selective procurement method, with criteria based on price and requirements met, balanced at 50% each. The location for delivery is the United Kingdom, specifically in the West Midlands region.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the defence and automotive sectors, particularly those specialising in electronic and electrical components tailored for military vehicles. The requirement for tailor-made solutions opens doors for innovative enterprises focusing on safety enhancements for armoured vehicles. Companies with expertise in manufacturing specialised spare parts and a track record in fulfilling defence contracts will find this procurement process well-suited to their competencies, given the negotiation with publication of a contract notice approach adopted for this tender.

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Notice Title

715643455 CRARRV Brake Light Kits Procurement F18 CAN

Notice Description

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066d34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024463-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated with publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,644,334 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
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
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
TLG West Midlands (England)

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 (RBSL

Further Information

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