Award

Supply Paint, Painting Material & Accessories to The British High Commission Islamabad

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jun 2025 at 05:43

Award Notice
Tender

23 Oct 2024 at 17:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is engaging in a procurement process titled "Supply Paint, Painting Material & Accessories to The British High Commission Islamabad." This tender falls under the industry category of paints, with a main focus on goods, and is facilitated through an open procedure below the threshold. The estimated value of this contract is £115,000. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, having been completed with a contract initially set for two years and offering possibilities for extensions based on performance. This contract covers locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Key dates to note include the end of the tender period on 8 November 2024, and the contract period from 1 December 2024 to 30 November 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the production or supply of paints and painting materials. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the procurement method's openness to these entities. The contract's focus on supplying goods internationally to various locations provides a chance for businesses to expand their reach and build relationships with the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office. The substantial value of the contract, along with the prospects for extension, also means businesses have the opportunity for sustainable growth and long-term collaboration with a reputable government department.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply Paint, Painting Material & Accessories to The British High Commission Islamabad

Notice Description

Supply Paint, Painting Material & Accessories to The British High Commission Islamabad. The duration of this contract will be initially for 3 years with the provision for in-scope extensions of 12 months extensions subject to satisfactory performance from the supplier and continued business requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1dd58ba-8769-46cd-813e-8e88c79a1b10
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b0964a0-de14-4a9e-9465-ddda0706e20e
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44810000 - Paints

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2025 - 18 May 2027 1-2 years
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
ISLAMABAD
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

COLOUR BANK

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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