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title: "715643455 - CRARRV Brake Light Kits Procurement VTN"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059da6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-09-18"
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# 715643455 - CRARRV Brake Light Kits Procurement VTN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059da6

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by the Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, and pertains to the acquisition of brake light modification kits for the Challenger Armoured Repair and Recovery Vehicle (CRARRV). The procurement, tagged under the industry category of electronic and electrical spare parts for military vehicles, involves the design, manufacture, and supply of 82 kits. The contract was awarded as of 1st August 2025 to Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land Ltd, and it is valued at approximately £1,660,636.94, excluding VAT. This project, crucial for vehicle safety on public roads, falls under the completed status in the procurement stage and was executed through a limited procurement method, specifically negotiated without the publication of a contract notice, due to technical reasons and the unique capability of the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in military vehicle components, particularly those capable of innovative design and manufacturing within the defence sector. Companies with a track record in developing bespoke modification kits or possessing technical expertise in armoured vehicle systems might have found this opportunity particularly appealing. The involvement of a major player like Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land Ltd highlights the potential for significant collaboration or subcontracting opportunities, offering a platform for business growth within the industry. The requirement for single-source procurement highlights the importance of technical exclusivity and specialised knowledge in securing such high-value contracts.

## Notice

The procurement is for the design, manufacture and supply of QTY 82 Brake Light modification kits for the Challenger Armoured Repair and Recovery Vehicle (CRARRV).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

### Procurement Information

The Land Combat Vehicles 1 Team, part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (the MoD), intends to award a Challenger Armoured Repair and Recovery Vehicle ('CRARRV') Brake Light System Development contract to Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land Limited (RBSL) for modification of the CRARRV platform design to accommodate brake light systems, trials, and delivery of brake light systems for installation by MoD personnel. The contract will be for two years and have an estimated value of PS1,660,636.94, excluding VAT. As this procurement commenced prior to 24 February 2025, it continues to be regulated by the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 in accordance with regulation 3(c) of The Procurement Act 2023 (Commencement No 3 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2024. In accordance with Regulation 4 of the Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this contract falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. This is because RBSL is the original equipment manufacturer of the platform needing modification. RBSL is the only economic operator with the essential platform technical data and design familiarity to assure platform safety and continued capability effectiveness post adaptation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057906-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,660,636 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RHEINMETALL BAE SYSTEMS LAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35422000 - Electronic and electrical spare parts for military vehicles

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2025 at 16:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057906-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://DES.MOD.UK

## Provenance

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