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Mini bus for British Embassy Berne

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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07 Sep 2021 at 08:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office conducted a procurement process to acquire a mini bus for the British Embassy in Bern, with a contract value of £74,596. This process was categorised under goods, specifically for motor vehicles designed to transport fewer than 10 persons. The procurement method used was a Request for Quotation, and the contract period commenced on 13 August 2021 and concluded on 12 December 2021. The tender process was completed with the award of the contract on 12 August 2021, falling under the industry sector of transport vehicles.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in automotive supply and transportation solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in providing quality vehicles and services in the UK and overseas may find this contract particularly applicable. Companies that can deliver reliable transportation solutions, whether in manufacturing or logistics, are well-suited to explore further engagement in similar procurement opportunities with government organisations.

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Notice Title

Mini bus for British Embassy Berne

Notice Description

Mini bus for British Embassy Bern

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c34dd8c1-99e3-4c2d-b2be-21456641cb25
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb8cf941-c267-4544-939b-76f14ceeae30
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

34115200 - Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£74,596 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,596 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
12 Aug 2021 - 12 Dec 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 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

MERCEDES-BENZ AUTOMOBIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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