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Purchase of Jaguar I-Pace for the British Embasy in San Jose, Costa Rica

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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24 May 2021 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, based in London, has successfully completed the procurement process for the purchase of a Jaguar I-Pace for the British Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica. This procurement falls under the motor vehicles industry category and was carried out through a limited competitive quotation method. The contract, valued at £73,108.10, commenced on 30 April 2021 and is scheduled to run until 31 August 2021. The tender period concluded on 19 April 2021, marking the completion of the initial application phase.

This opportunity may foster business growth particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in automotive sales or service provision, particularly in the context of electric vehicles. Firms knowledgeable in providing vehicles to governmental agencies, especially those operating internationally or within British Overseas Territories, would be well-positioned to engage in future tenders like this one. The competitive nature of this procurement reinforces the importance of agility and compliance with government standards in achieving successful contracts.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Jaguar I-Pace for the British Embasy in San Jose, Costa Rica

Notice Description

Purchase of Jaguar I-Pace for the British Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-741a630e-2a7a-4a06-a180-d0145ae7a698
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f5bda18-1d66-4d1a-aef9-f9dc039999e2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£73,108 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,108 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2021 - 31 Aug 2021 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

MOTORES BRITANICOS DE COSTA RICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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