UK Awards NP Aerospace Major Contract for Maintenance of British Army Light Tactical Vehicles.

On September 18, 2024, NP Aerospace, a specialist in vehicle integration and armor manufacturing, announced securing a wheeled vehicle support contract worth £71 million. Named the "Conventional Vehicle Systems Spares and Post Design Services" (CVSSP), this contract was awarded by the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) agency of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) following a competitive tendering process.

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British Army Light Tactical Vehicles (Picture source: NP Aerospace)

The initial four-year CVSSP contract, with an option to extend for two additional years, will enable NP Aerospace to provide post-design management services, design authority, and spare parts supply for over 15,000 basic MoD vehicles, including the entire fleets of 4X4 Land Rover tactical vehicle, 6X6 Pinzgauer trucks, and 6X6 Mastiff armored vehicles, as well as various protected vehicles and light trailers. This new contract aims to centralize services to improve obsolescence management and ensure optimal vehicle availability to meet operational and training needs.

In 2019, NP Aerospace was previously selected for the "Protected Mobility Engineering & Technical Support" (PMETS) contract, supporting over 2,000 protected mobility vehicles. Building on this success, the company is well-positioned to integrate this new contract, benefiting from already proven and MoD-recognized procedures.

The UK Minister for Defence Procurement, Maria Eagle, highlighted the strategic importance of this contract: “This new contract will ensure that our soldiers are equipped with modern combat vehicles, providing cutting-edge firepower, protection, and mobility, while also promoting British economic growth.”

Brigadier Matt Wilkinson from the Vehicle Support Team at Defence Equipment and Support expressed his satisfaction with the continuation of the partnership with NP Aerospace, aligned with MoD’s future Land Industrial Strategy initiatives.

James Kempston, CEO of NP Aerospace, expressed his enthusiasm for this recognition: “Winning this major contract demonstrates the MoD's confidence in our capabilities and competitiveness. It strengthens our position to support future MoD initiatives such as the Land Industrial Strategy and the Land Integrated Operating Services program.”

This contract marks a significant milestone for NP Aerospace in strengthening its collaboration with the MoD, thus consolidating its role as a strategic partner in the British defense industry.