Spanish Army Opens Tender for Urovesa Tactical Vehicle Maintenance.

According to a report by the Spanish newspaper Infodefensa on May 15, 2024, the Spanish army has allocated a budget of nine million euros for the maintenance of its fleet of tactical vehicles, manufactured by the Galician company Urovesa. The contract, which spans three years, includes preventive and corrective maintenance work. These operations will affect vehicles currently in service as well as those to be integrated in the future, covering all models, variants, and versions.

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Urovesa's Spanish company maintenance center (Picture source: Urovesa)

The maintenance will be carried out at army bases across Spain as well as in active operation zones. In addition to standard repairs and maintenance, the army has also requested technical assistance and continuous training for maintenance teams, highlighting the importance of the ongoing technological evolution of the vehicles.

The tender, managed by the Head of Economic Affairs of the Army Logistics Support Command (MALE), is open to several companies, although Urovesa, the vehicle manufacturer, is naturally favored to win the contract. Proposals will be accepted until June 12, 2024, with the bid opening scheduled for June 20, 2024.

Currently, the Spanish army has a fleet of 700 Urovesa vehicles divided into three main variants: the high tactical mobility version (AMT), which includes configurations for troop and command transport, ambulances, and transmission vehicles; the high protection version (AP), designed to withstand various threats; and the amphibious version (VSP), capable of operating without special preparation in aquatic environments. These vehicles, which also include configurations for transporting weapon systems such as Spike, Tow, and Mistral missiles, as well as tanker trucks and fire-fighting vehicles, play a crucial role in the operational capacity of the Spanish army.