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Calandre Replacement

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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26 Feb 2025 at 11:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has recently completed a procurement process titled "Calandre Replacement" for the replacement of an industrial calandre machine at the British Embassy Residence. This tender falls under the industry category of laundry washing, dry-cleaning, and drying machines (CPV Code 42716000). The procurement method utilised was direct, specifically a single tender action (below threshold). The award stage, culminating on 24th February 2025, saw Laco Machinery successfully securing the contract, which is valued at £25,819.46. The contract period is set from 24th February 2025 to 30th June 2025, catering to locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender demonstrates significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in high-quality industrial machinery. Given the nature of the equipment involved and the scope for broad delivery across various regions, businesses proficient in providing durable and efficient laundry machinery would find this contract advantageous. The FCDO's focus on a direct and streamlined procurement process indicates an opportunity for well-prepared suppliers to establish or strengthen their relationship with government agencies by quickly fulfilling specialised requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Calandre Replacement

Notice Description

Replacement of industrial calandre machine at the British Embassy Residence.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1bf2545-a7ae-4592-b032-ec3765524245
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7b1fcaa-33e1-49e6-a91f-b0dbf3a12fc7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42716000 - Laundry washing, dry-cleaning and drying machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,819 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 30 Jun 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
Not specified
Contact Email
karolina.pukyte@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
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

LACO MACHINERY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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