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CPG/12749/2025 - Provision of Cold Storage Room for the Residence - British Embassy in Buenos Aires

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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02 Sep 2025 at 22:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, based in London, involves the provision of a cold storage room for the British Embassy in Buenos Aires. The project, titled "CPG/12749/2025 - Provision of Cold Storage Room for the Residence - British Embassy in Buenos Aires," falls under the industry category of refrigerators and freezers. The procurement stage is in the award phase, as of September 2025, with the contract period running from 12th August to 30th September 2025. The process was conducted using an RFQ (Request for Quotation) method, suitable for SMEs, and covered various locations including the British Oversea Territories and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in refrigeration and cold storage solutions to expand their reach within the governmental sector, particularly those capable of servicing international diplomatic locations. Given that the procurement process catered to SMEs, small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in cold storage and related technologies are well-positioned to compete. This contract, awarded to ODIERNA REFRIGERACION, may pave the way for further engagements with overseas diplomatic missions, offering substantial growth potential for businesses in this niche industry.

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Notice Title

CPG/12749/2025 - Provision of Cold Storage Room for the Residence - British Embassy in Buenos Aires

Notice Description

Provision of Cold Storage Room for the Residence - British Embassy in Buenos Aires

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/281378a3-42df-4bd5-901b-cc11036e9301
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 - RFQ
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39711100 - Refrigerators and freezers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,544 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2025 - 30 Sep 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
ame.procurement2@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

ODIERNA REFRIGERACION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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