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title: "715643455 CRARRV Brake Light Kits Procurement F18 CAN"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066d34"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-03-18"
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# 715643455 CRARRV Brake Light Kits Procurement F18 CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066d34

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024463-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 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 | £1,644,334 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35422000 - Electronic and electrical spare parts for military vehicles

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024463-2026

## Provenance

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