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Provision of 3M Laminators for the British Consulate General in Chicago

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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25 Mar 2025 at 18:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has concluded a procurement process for the provision of 3M Laminators for the British Consulate General in Chicago. The contract, valued at £50,925, falls under the services category specifically for laminators. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold, and has reached the award stage. The contract commenced on 20 March 2025 and will end on 20 May 2025. The delivery scope includes multiple regions such as British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for companies specialising in procuring and supplying office equipment for government entities. While this contract was awarded to FCDO Services, other suppliers in the laminators and office equipment sector can gain insights into similar tenders and prepare to compete in future opportunities. Businesses with the capability to meet stringent supply requirements and deliver internationally would find such tenders particularly well-suited for their growth and expansion into government contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of 3M Laminators for the British Consulate General in Chicago

Notice Description

Thermal Laminating Corporation (TLC) is the only company which can supply with the 3M Laminators that are required for the Emergency Travel Documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10138724-049b-4ff2-bd87-e44d29a49877
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7743daf-1d7c-4850-9830-ef3bd46be4d9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42994230 - Laminators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,925 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,925 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2025 - 20 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ame.procurement2@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AE
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FCDO SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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