---
title: "British Gurkas Nepal White Fleet Vehicle Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050df9"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050df9"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050df9.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050df9.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-05-07"
---

# British Gurkas Nepal White Fleet Vehicle Replacement

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050df9

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050df9)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050df9.json)

## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "British Gurkas Nepal White Fleet Vehicle Replacement". This process aims to replace the current vehicle fleet for British Gurkhas in Nepal, focusing on procuring 4x4 vehicles suited for varied terrains, including mountainous and densely populated areas. The procurement is classified under the goods category, with a total estimated contract value of £5,250,000. Relevant parties should note that a future notice will be issued on 14th October 2025, with the contract period commencing on 15th December 2025 and concluding on 14th December 2035. The vehicles will be delivered to Nepal, and the buying organisation is based in Andover, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the automotive manufacturing and transport sectors, specializing in off-road and all-terrain vehicles. Companies able to provide 4x4 vehicles, ambulatory services, minibuses, and water tankers would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process is planned to be inclusive of SMEs and VCSEs, offering a valuable chance for smaller or socially-orientated enterprises to engage with a large-scale government project. Engaging in this tender could foster business growth through government collaboration and expand market reach into international sectors, particularly within Nepal.

## Notice

British Gurkha's Nepal (BGN) current vehicle fleet requires replacing. The north of Nepal is dominated by the Himalayan Mountain Range; this region is sparsely populated and requires reliable vehicles with off road capabilities. The middle band of the country is hilly and more densely populated, including the two largest cites, Kathmandu and Pokhara where two of BGN's camps are situated. The southern strip of the country, bordering India, is comparatively flat but again, densely populated. Both regions also require transport capable of traversing in off road conditions, particularly in the monsoon season. Roads throughout Nepal often lack tarmac, including in population centres. The road quality varies drastically from tarmac to potholed dirt tracks. There is a requirement for 4 x 4 vehicles to ensure BGN can meet its outputs across all geographic regions. The new fleet should comprise of the following: 1. 8 x Passenger conveying 4x4. 2. 9 x Closed cab goods conveying 4x4. 3. 2 x Open dual cab goods conveying 4x4. 4. 3 x Ambulatory 4x4. 5. 1 x Combination Van. 6. 2 x Delivery Van. 7. 1 x Baggage Truck. 8. 1 x Coach. 9. 3 x 19-Seater (+1) Minibus. 10. 1 x 21-Seater (+1) Minibus. 11. 1 x Water Tanker.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019426-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34113000 - 4-wheel-drive vehicles
- 34113200 - All-terrain vehicles
- 34113300 - Off-road vehicles
- 34114120 - Paramedic vehicles
- 34114400 - Minibuses
- 34115200 - Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons
- 34144212 - Water-tender vehicles

## Release History

- 7 May 2025 at 13:57 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019426-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019426-2025
  7th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050df9. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050df9.json.