Army Engineering Equipment

Gap Crossing Capability

Client: New Zealand Army

Description

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has a requirement for a mechanically launched, single unit bridge system for crossing gaps (streams, rivers and anti vehicle ditches) up to 13 metres in width. The proposed system should be either fitted to a vehicle or be mounted on a trailer towed behind a vehicle.

Government approval

In June 2004 the Government agreed that Defence seek proposals for the Army Engineering Equipment project. The project comprises three elements, combat earthmoving equipment, water treatment systems and rapid gap crossing equipment.

In January 2005, it was agreed that the NZDF would undertake the procurement of the combat earthmoving equipment and the water treatment systems, with the Ministry of Defence managing the Gap Crossing Capability.

Current status

The Request for Tender document closed on 23 January 2009. Evaluation of the responses has been completed and a recommended tenderer selected. A Due Diligence has been undertaken in December 2009. Discussions are being held with the UK MoD on a possible collaborative purchase.

For further information see the New Zealand Army web site (www.army.mil.nz) or contact:

Acquisition Division
Ministry of Defence
PO Box 12703
Molesworth Street
Wellington 6144
New Zealand

Phone: +64 4 496 0678
Fax: +64 4 496 0859
Email: info@defence.govt.nz