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Crane Power Packs and Valve Blocks for CRARRV

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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13 May 2026 at 14:43

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by Defence Equipment and Support, a division of the UK Ministry of Defence, involves acquiring Crane Power Packs and Valve Blocks specifically for the Challenger Armoured Repair and Recovery Vehicle (CRARRV). Located in Bristol, this central government authority is in the award stage of the procurement process, having decided on a direct award method. The total expected contract value is £8,253,456, and the agreement, commencing on 31 July 2026, is set to end on 27 September 2030. This procurement belongs to the electronic and electrical spare parts category for military vehicles, under the industry classification CPV 325422000. The procurement follows the legal basis of the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring bespoke supply of components by the original manufacturer to maintain compatibility with existing systems.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers dealing with military vehicular components. Given the direct award to Atlas Cranes UK Ltd, which serves as both the original equipment manufacturer and design authority, the contract requires precise technical capabilities and the ability to meet stringent military standards. Companies experienced in producing bespoke components and adhering to military production specifications could benefit by establishing or reinforcing their credentials in high-value defence supply chains. Although the award favours direct procurement, understanding and participating in such tenders can provide invaluable insights for SMEs aiming to penetrate this highly specialised market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Crane Power Packs and Valve Blocks for CRARRV

Notice Description

The requirement is for the supply of quantity 36 Power Packs (NSN 2590-99-300-9647) for introduction into the Crane systems on the Challenger Armoured Repair and Recovery Vehicle (CRARRV) platform, an additional quantity 34 Motors (NSN 6105-99-257-1726) (a subsystem of the Power Pack) and 82 new Crane Hydraulic Control Valves mounted on the valve block. The Motors are to be supplied in UK Military standard packing level N and the Crane Power Packs are to be suplied in Military stardard packing level J. The expected value of requirement is PS8,253,456 (inv VAT) and falls within CPV 325422000.

Procurement Information

The Land Combat Vehicles 1 Team, part of the Ministry of Defence (Authority), intends to award a contract to ATLAS Cranes UK Ltd ('ATLAS') for the provision of CRARRV Crane power packs, motors and hydraulic control value blocks as replacement/spare parts (Parts) for the Challenger Armoured Repair and Recovery Vehicles (CRARRV). The contract will be for a term of 4 years and has an estimated value of PS8,253,456 (inclusive of VAT). It is considered that this contract can be awarded under Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 because the direct award justification specified in paragraph 7 of Schedule 5 (additional or repeat goods, services or works) applies. This is because ATLAS is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the Authority's appointed Design Authority (DA) of the CRARRV Crane Power Packs and Crane Hydraulic Control Valve Blocks. ATLAS has supplied Parts to the Authority since the CRARRV came into service in 1990. Only the OEM and DA is able to provide the Parts, which are manufactured bespoke. A change in supplier would result in the Authority receiving Parts that are incompatible with existing goods. CRARRV cannot function without compatible Parts, therefore any incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06980f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044070-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£6,877,880 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 27 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
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
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

ATLAS CRANES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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