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    ContractsSupply of 200 Cupola Wiper Motor Assemblies for Challenger 2 and Challenger 3 Tanks
    Awarded contract

    Supply of 200 Cupola Wiper Motor Assemblies for Challenger 2 and Challenger 3 Tanks

    Awarded
    £2m
    Published 8 Sept 2026

    Direct award contract for supply of 200 Cupola Wiper Motor Assemblies for Challenger tanks, valued at £1,951,000, to be manufactured and delivered by Thistle Design (MMC) Ltd.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South WestPublished 8 Sept 2026· 3 weeks agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £2m
    Published 8 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £1,951,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Defence & Security
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • TD
      Thistle Design (MMC) Ltd
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 weeks ago.

    8 September 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This contract requires the supply of 200 Wiper Motor Assemblies (100 left-hand and 100 right-hand units) for the Commanders Cupola in Challenger 2 and Challenger 3 Main Battle Tanks. The assemblies must be manufactured according to provided technical drawings and appropriately packaged for delivery to Donnington Fulfillment Centre. The contract value is £1,951,000 excluding VAT, with an estimated total contract value of up to £2,400,000 over a 2-year period. This is a direct award contract to Thistle Design (MMC) Ltd, the Design Authority and Original Equipment Manufacturer, as they possess the exclusive technical expertise required for this specialized component. The procurement is governed by the Procurement Act 2023 under Section 41, with the CPV code 35422000 (Electronic and electrical spare parts for military vehicles).

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
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    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-0658e0
    DE
    Buyer
    Defence Equipment and Support
    Sector
    Defence & Security