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Fleet vehicle purchase BE Sofia

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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24 Jan 2025 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has concluded a procurement process for the purchase of a fleet vehicle for the British Embassy in Sofia. Categorised under motor vehicles (CPV code 34100000), this tender falls within the goods industry. The procurement was conducted using the method of request for quotation. The tender was awarded to IND Auto, located in Sofia, Bulgaria. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 4 November 2024, and the contract period commencing on 9 December 2024 and concluding on 31 March 2025. The awarded contract was officially published on 24 January 2025.

This procurement presents significant prospects for businesses within the automotive sector, particularly those geared towards serving government and diplomatic missions. The focus on acquiring motor vehicles indicates a steady demand in this category, encouraging suppliers to participate in future procurement opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-placed to compete for such tenders, given the procurement method's suitability for SMEs, despite the awarded supplier being a large-scale company. The contract, valued at GBP 36,070.59, not only promises business growth but also reinforces relationships within the international trade and diplomatic community.

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Notice Title

Fleet vehicle purchase BE Sofia

Notice Description

Purchase of a fleet vehicle for British Embassy Sofia

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2449b1f0-a85b-4c05-b3b9-1e4f0d951931
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Request for quotation
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,070 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 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
karolina.pukyte@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

IND AUTO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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