Open17 days left · closes 4pm, Monday 30 November 2026

British Gurkas Nepal White Fleet Vehicle Replacement

Ministry of Defence · Central government

In brief

Ministry of Defence is looking for suppliers for vehicle and fleet work (South East).

The estimated value is £1,910,833 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 10 years, starting 29 January 2027.

Bids close at 4pm, Monday 30 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
4pm, Friday 30 October 2026
Bids by
4pm, Monday 30 November 2026

How bids are scored

Most Advantageous Tender (MAT)

Competition

Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 157 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

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. 10 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.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: contracts.mod.uk.
  4. Send clarification questions before 4pm, Friday 30 October 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before 4pm, Monday 30 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 083509-2026

Last time this was bought

715892484 - Provision of White Fleet, Bahrain

Won by
Hillstone Corporation
Awarded
26 October 2026
Value
£835,686
Bids
6

Matched on Ministry of Defence, the type of work and the title; it may be a related contract rather than the same one. Check the notice to be sure.

About the buyer

Ministry of DefenceLast 12 months

Procurements

629

Awards

355

Suppliers it has used most for vehicle and fleet

  1. Car Club Services

    The Swaythling Housing Society Ltd (Trading as Abri)South EastVehicles and fleet

    Closing soon4 days left

    £1.2mestimated

From notice 083509-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 3 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.