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title: "715728481-Project NIALA-Recce Strike Vehicle Capability CAN"
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# 715728481-Project NIALA-Recce Strike Vehicle Capability CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18d33f7a-05aa-4726-bfaa-ecb366a0847b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the award stage for the procurement titled "Project NIALA-Recce Strike Vehicle Capability CAN" under the industry's all-terrain vehicles category. The contract was awarded to SONIC COMMUNICATIONS (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service Purchase of Standard and Specialist Vehicles Framework Agreement (RM6244, lot 10) using the CCS E-sourcing Tool. The procurement process has progressed from the tender period, which ended on 23rd February 2026, to the award stage with a contract period from 27th April 2026 to 26th April 2030. The procurement location is detailed within postcode SP11 8HT, in the South East, United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £19,658,126.10.

This contract provides significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in vehicle supply and services within the defence sector, particularly those capable of providing specialist all-terrain vehicles. While businesses of any size could explore such opportunities, the suitability for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) indicates a potential for organisations with specialised expertise and a commitment to community values to engage. Large-scale suppliers like SONIC COMMUNICATIONS (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED, already successful in securing this contract, exemplify how established businesses in defence equipment can capitalise on framework agreements to advance their market presence.

## Notice

Contract award notice for 715728481 Project NIALA-Recce Strike Vehicle Capability. This procurement was conducted under the terms of the Crown Commercial Service Purchase of Standard and Specialist Vehicles Framework Agreement (RM6244) (lot 10). This was run via the CCS E-sourcing Tool.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/871bcacd-30b1-48da-9780-7c02cc2da258 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,658,126 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,658,126 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SONIC COMMUNICATIONS (INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34113200 - All-terrain vehicles

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 13:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/871bcacd-30b1-48da-9780-7c02cc2da258

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/871bcacd-30b1-48da-9780-7c02cc2da258
  5th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9866958b-2e17-423b-a07d-53b0e5df2d2b
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