British Gurkas Nepal White Fleet Vehicle Replacement

Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Value
£1,910,833
Closes
30 November 2026
Where
Andover, the South East
Type
Open tender

In plain English

The Ministry of Defence is buying a complete replacement vehicle fleet for British Gurkha Nepal operations. They need 34 vehicles in total, including 4x4 off-road vehicles, ambulances, minibuses, and specialist transport, all capable of operating in mountainous terrain and poor road conditions across Nepal.

What the buyer wants

• Supply and deliver 34 new vehicles including 8 passenger 4x4s, 10 closed cab goods 4x4s, 2 open dual cab 4x4s, 3 ambulatory 4x4s, 1 combination van, 2 delivery vans, 1 baggage truck, 1 coach, 4 minibuses (19 and 21 seater), and 1 water tanker • Ensure all vehicles are specification'd for extreme terrain: high altitude Himalayan operations, monsoon conditions, and unpaved/potholed roads • Meet Ministry of Defence delivery and support requirements for operation in Nepal

Likely requirements

Our reading of the notice. Always check the tender documents.

This contract is almost certainly closed to small businesses: it requires supplying 34 vehicles totalling nearly £2 million, demands specialist 4x4 and commercial vehicle manufacturing or authorisation, export logistics, and long-term support in Nepal, which only large vehicle manufacturers or established fleet suppliers can deliver.

How to bid

This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.

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