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Residence furnishings for British Embassy Bucharest

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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14 Aug 2024 at 06:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), based in London, awarded a contract for residence furnishings for the British Embassy in Bucharest. The procurement was for curtains classified under the CPV 39515100 scheme. The process utilised a Request for Quotation method and has progressed to the Award stage. The tender period concluded on 19th June 2024, with the contract period slated from 1st July 2024 to 31st March 2025. The delivery locations include multiple regions such as the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Oversea Territories. This procurement process is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), though not for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth by providing a platform for businesses dealing in high-quality home furnishings to collaborate with governmental entities. Small and medium-sized enterprises focusing on interior design and home furnishing supplies would find this contract particularly advantageous, enabling them to expand their market reach and establish a relationship with a significant governmental body. The awarded supplier, Decora Design from Bucharest, exemplifies the type of business ideally positioned to compete in such procurement exercises.

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Notice Title

Residence furnishings for British Embassy Bucharest

Notice Description

Purchase of replacement furnishings.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd5088ef-15cf-4fc3-aa6f-a76e47fe5a37
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/711a5fd1-34c8-4399-942d-7a9ddc027941
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

39515100 - Curtains

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,665 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 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
Karolina Pukyte
Contact Email
karolina.pukyte@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0

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

DECORA DESIGN

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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