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Window replacement works for British Embassy Sofia

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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05 Feb 2025 at 11:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for window replacement works at the British Embassy in Sofia. The procurement process, conducted via a Request for Quotation, falls under the industry category of 'Installation of windows' and was finalised on 30th January 2025. The award, valued at GBP 210,000, was granted to Famoso Line, a large-scale supplier based in Sofia, Bulgaria. The contract period is set from 1st February 2025 to 31st March 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers within the construction and renovation industry who specialise in window installation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find notable potential in similar future tenders, given the suitability preferences for SMEs reflected in this procurement. However, larger firms like Famoso Line have also successfully competed, indicating a diverse opportunity landscape within the public sector contracting process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Window replacement works for British Embassy Sofia

Notice Description

Installation and renovation of Windows at the British Embassy compound

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c88ea2ce-adf8-46bc-9fc3-dd92cd804432
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e26ec42-5532-4dbe-8e65-7871588765dc
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Request for quotation
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45421132 - Installation of windows

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 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

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
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

FAMOSO LINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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