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British Gurkas Nepal White Fleet Vehicle Replacement

  • Ministry of Defence

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Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-019426

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-050df9

Published 7 May 2025, 2:57pm



Scope

Reference

714767450

Description

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.

Total value (estimated)

  • £5,250,000 excluding VAT
  • £6,300,000 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 15 December 2025 to 14 December 2035
  • 10 years

Main category

Goods

CPV classifications

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

Contract locations

  • NP - Nepal

Participation

Particular suitability

  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
  • Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

14 October 2025


Procedure

Above or below total value threshold

Above or equal to threshold


Contracting authority

Ministry of Defence

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ

Army Commercial, Army HQ, 2nd Floor, Blenheim Building, Monxton Road

Andover

SP11 8HJ

United Kingdom

Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire

Organisation type: Public authority - central government