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Provision of Maintenance of the Security Barriers/Gates for the British Embassy in Washington DC

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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10 May 2024 at 17:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for the provision of maintenance of the security barriers and gates for the British Embassy in Washington DC. The contract falls under the services category with a total value of £25,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold). The tender period ended on May 6, 2024, and the contract period is from May 20, 2024, to May 19, 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in facilities management services, to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to participate in this tender. The buying organization, the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, based in London, UK, has specified the need for this service, creating a clear market opportunity for interested suppliers.

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Notice Title

Provision of Maintenance of the Security Barriers/Gates for the British Embassy in Washington DC

Notice Description

Provision of Maintenance of the Security Barriers/Gates for the British Embassy in Washington DC

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a4e73f1-725b-4bae-bffe-d46d4665814c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44d12be2-7ae6-4598-9c54-5011aeaff4d2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79993100 - Facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
19 May 2024 - 19 May 2025 6-12 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
0

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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

COVA SECURITY GATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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