Award

Purchase of Cargo Van for British Embassy Abu Dhabi and British Embassy Dubai

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Award

20 Feb 2026 at 06:07

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involved the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office seeking the purchase of cargo vans for their embassies in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Categorised under cargo carriers, the tender had a value of £38,231.19. The procurement utilised an open procedure beneath the threshold, indicating a straightforward and accessible bidding process. The tender stage is complete, with Premier Motors LLC awarded the contract on 19th March 2025. The contract will run from 1st March to 31st March 2025 with items being delivered across various global offices, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs, as the procurement method expressly supports small and medium-sized enterprises' involvement. Businesses specialising in vehicle supply, particularly those with expertise in cargo transportation, are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The nature of the goods procurement, combined with the global delivery component, ensures that firms with experience in international logistics and supply chains could see significant business growth through successful engagement in such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Cargo Van for British Embassy Abu Dhabi and British Embassy Dubai

Notice Description

Supply and delivery of Cargo van for British embassy in UAE Network

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ddd0992e-c1d2-4c1e-9c08-aa9e9e7f40c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd0e047e-e313-452c-8fdb-dff5fc18d524
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34144750 - Cargo carriers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,231 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,231 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 30 days
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
mnlprocurement@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
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PREMIER MOTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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