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CR2/CR3 Cupola Wiper Motor Assembly Transparency notice (UK5)

Defence Equipment and Support
Direct award
22 September 2026 to 30 September 2029

Supply of 200 wiper motor assemblies, split equally between left and right sides, for Challenger 2 and Challenger 3 Main Battle Tanks. Units must be manufactured to specific technical drawing requirements and delivered to the Donnington Fulfillment Centre.

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Awarded value: £2.4m; As published
Published: 20 February 2026; Find a Tender
Awarded: 3 September 2026; Thistle Design (MMC) Limited
Contract length: 36 months; Ends 30 September 2029

What the buyer is asking for

Manufacturing and supply of specialised electrical wiper motor assemblies for military vehicle commanders' cupolas and armoured fighting platforms.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
20 February 2026
Contract awardedto Thistle Design (MMC) Limited
3 September 2026
Contract starts
22 September 2026
Contract ends
30 September 2029

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How it compares

6.6× the typical truck parts contract (£363k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/350395/cr2-cr3-cupola-wiper-motor-assembly-transparency-notice-uk5
Buyer reference: 715760479
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-0658e0
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Defence Equipment and Support. CR2/CR3 Cupola Wiper Motor Assembly Transparency notice (UK5). Contract award, 20 February 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/350395/cr2-cr3-cupola-wiper-motor-assembly-transparency-notice-uk5 (accessed 12 October 2026).