Ministry of Defence: Tyres
Commons · Question 114117 · Tabled 20 Feb 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Jerome Mayhew
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of mandating a minimum of 30% retread tyres in the public procurement, both direct and indirect through commercial contractors, of tyres for Minist
Answer
Answered by Luke Pollard, 27 Feb 2026
It is for bidders to submit compliant solutions to meet requirements. In accordance with the safety cases in place for our vehicles, the tyres in use are those approved by the design authority or original equipment manufacturer, which enables us to meet o...