A technical submission that opens with the specification on a defence project is usually returned before it is read. Not because the specification is weak — because the order is inverted.
A military vehicle paint booth is discussed in two stages: what the authority requires by way of qualification and documentation first, then chamber dimensions and air capacity. Reversing that produces an offer that is technically sound and procedurally unacceptable.
Size outside the civilian range
A defence vehicle or system is longer, taller and heavier than its civilian equivalent. Any stock model stops at a length or height limit, so the chamber is built to size within a range extending to 24,000 mm long and 6000 mm high.
| Item | Published range | Why it changes here |
|---|---|---|
| Chamber dimensions | length 3,000 – 24,000 mm · height 2650 – 6000 mm | The platform exceeds civilian size, so the chamber is built on it |
| Main door | up to 14,200×5,000 mm powered | A wide or tall platform needs an opening beyond the standard door |
| Air capacity | 18,000 – 190,000 m³/h | Greater volume raises the flow required |
| Heat output | 200,000 – 600,000 kcal/h | Follows volume rather than vehicle type |
A specification that drops into a tender unedited
We issue written technical specifications with the conformity data required, so they can be inserted directly into a competition or a direct contract. That saves the procurement team a full redrafting round — the round in which detail is usually lost.
Conformity covers SASO requirements for imported equipment and ventilation and fire requirements for large chambers.
Localisation is a decision criterion, not a differentiator
The national direction toward localising industry and services has made local content, assembly and in-Kingdom service line items in the purchase decision itself. Treating localisation as a bonus is how bidders discover it was an elimination criterion.
Security during supply and installation
Security and confidentiality requirements applicable to supply and installation inside defence facilities are defined per project, and they belong in the installation schedule rather than in a separate annex. A schedule that ignores them slips.
Frequently asked questions
What do you actually supply to the defence sector?
We supply paint booths, built to the size of the vehicle or system. We do not list other equipment for this sector because it is unconfirmed.
What is the largest platform you can take?
The published range extends to 24,000 mm long and 6000 mm high, with a main door reaching 14,200×5,000 mm under powered operation. The final size is built on your platform’s dimensions.
Can your specifications go into a tender document?
Yes. We issue written technical specifications together with the required conformity data so they can be inserted directly into the competition or contract without redrafting.
When are special finishes discussed?
With the configuration, not after it. Special finishes and site and security requirements are defined per project, and they influence both filtration and heating choices.
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What to do next
Send the vehicle or system dimensions and the project scope, and we will return a written technical specification fit for a tender document. talk to a specialist. Sector detail is on the military and defence industry page.