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Provision of 165KvA Generator for British High Commission Freetown

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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19 Sep 2024 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed the procurement process for the provision of a 165KvA Generator for the British High Commission in Freetown. This procurement, classified under the industry category 'Generators', was part of an open procedure with the title 'Provision of 165KvA Generator for British High Commission Freetown'. The tender period ended on 31st May 2024, and the contract period is set from 7th July 2024 to 31st March 2025. The project is located in Freetown, Sierra Leone, with associated administrative addresses in London, England. The procurement stage is the award phase as of the date 19th September 2024.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in power services and those capable of supplying large-scale generators. The contract, valued at £38,242, was awarded to Bells Power Services Ltd, a large enterprise. Businesses that have experience in logistics and installation of generators in remote or international locations are particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The open procedure allows various businesses to participate, although this specific project was deemed unsuitable for SMEs and VCSE organisations. Overall, such contracts can provide substantial business growth opportunities through international exposure and collaboration with governmental agencies.

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Notice Title

Provision of 165KvA Generator for British High Commission Freetown

Notice Description

Africa Hub_Freetown Provision of 165KvA Generator for British High Commission Freetown

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-78db4749-008b-4504-87e4-e1b987216ab0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65b9a1e9-11a0-4e52-8273-07132d839d83
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31120000 - Generators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,242 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 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
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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
TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BELLS POWER SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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