Life of British Army's ageing Land Rover fleet to be extended under £71m spare parts contract
The life of the UK Armed Forces' 15,000-strong ageing Land Rover fleet is to extended, thanks to a new £71m contract.
Used by the British Army since 1949, the Land Rover, other core MOD legacy utility vehicles and ancillary equipment will benefit from spares and post-design services as part of the deal.
As well as all the British Army's Land Rovers, the project will include the Pinzgauer fleet, protected Land Rover, RWMIK and the Lightweight Trailer fleet.
The Land Rover has been a fixture of the British Army for the last 75 years – favoured because of its simplicity, longevity and quick repair.
Due to the lack of electronic control and easy-to-fix nature, the Land Rover has performed well in environments where workshop backup would be unavailable.
Repairs can also be carried out with limited resources and limited parts.
The Land Rover Wolf was introduced to the Army in 1998 and is still in use today.
Known as the Conventional Vehicle Systems Spares and Post Design Services (CVSSP), the contract will span the next four years.
Furthermore, it will ensure that vehicle fleet availability is maintained at the required levels to meet operational and training needs.
Defence Procurement Minister Maria Eagle said: "We will deliver a state-of-the-art combat vehicle fleet, ensuring our soldiers are equipped with cutting-edge firepower, protection, and mobility.
"This new contract will help to secure the future of these crucial capabilities, streamlining the processes involved in repairs and upgrades, while boosting UK economic growth at the same time."
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