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Office Supplies for British Embassy Dubai and British Embassy Abu Dhabi

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Apr 2025 at 00:43

Award Notice
Tender

18 Dec 2024 at 11:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office aimed at acquiring office supplies for the British Embassy in Dubai and the British Embassy in Abu Dhabi. This open tender, categorized under the CPV code 30192000 for office supplies, completed its award stage with a contract value of £37,870. The procurement, which followed an open procedure below the threshold, involved the participation of Pencil Office Supplies Company LLC as the supplier. The key contract timeline extends from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, covering numerous delivery locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage in providing goods that support the operational needs of diplomatic missions. The open procedure encourages fair competition, allowing capable suppliers in the office supplies sector to expand their reach and establish government partnerships. Companies suited for such tenders would benefit from stable contract periods and valuable international exposure, enhancing their portfolio and potential for future public sector ventures.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Office Supplies for British Embassy Dubai and British Embassy Abu Dhabi

Notice Description

Office Supplies for British Embassy Dubai and British Embassy Abu Dhabi.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37521539-e5ac-4f8e-9f89-0a00993381a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56499788-152c-4dae-82bd-c64a20a677ea
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30192000 - Office supplies

30192700 - Stationery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,870 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,870 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

PENCIL OFFICE SUPPLIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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