British Gurkas Nepal White Fleet Vehicle Replacement
The Ministry of Defence, a UK government department responsible for national defence and military support, is procuring replacement vehicles for the British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN) fleet. The contract requires a mixed fleet of reliable, off-road-capable vehicles for operations across Nepal, including eight passenger 4x4s, 10 closed-cab goods 4x4s, two open dual-cab goods 4x4s, three ambulatory 4x4s, a combination van, two delivery vans, a baggage truck, a coach, three 19-seater minibuses, a 21-seater minibus and a water tanker. Vehicles must support BGN outputs across the Himalayan north, the hilly central region including Kathmandu and Pokhara, and the flatter southern strip, where roads can range from tarmac to potholed dirt tracks and become difficult during the monsoon. The estimated contract value is £1,910,833, although the contract duration is not stated. The key requirement is that the supplied fleet provides 4x4 off-road capability where specified to operate reliably across Nepal’s varied and challenging terrain.
Buyer: Ministry of Defence. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 3 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £1.9m
- Bids close: 30 Nov 2026
- Location: Central Hampshire
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 29 Jan 2027 to 28 Jan 2037
- Category: 4-wheel-drive vehicles (34113000)
From the official notice
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.
View the official notice
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 30 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £1.9m.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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