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Drilling of Tube Well for British Embassy Tehran

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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19 Mar 2025 at 01:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has issued a contract for the drilling of a tube well at the British Embassy in Tehran. This contract falls under the industry category of well-drilling services and water-well drilling, with the overall procurement process fully completed. Key dates include the tender period concluding on 31st October 2024, contract start on 6th February 2025, and completion by 31st March 2025. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure below threshold, ensuring transparency and equal opportunity for qualifying bidders.

This opportunity primarily serves businesses within the water-well drilling and well-drilling services industries. Given its classification, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, offering a route for growth by securing government contracts. Successful participation can bolster a business’s credentials and operational footprint, especially given the international scope of the procurement, which includes delivery addresses spanning the British Overseas Territories, United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and globally. Parsa Drilling Co Ltd has been awarded the contract, demonstrating the potential for larger corporations within this service area.

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Notice Title

Drilling of Tube Well for British Embassy Tehran

Notice Description

Drilling of Tube Well for British Embassy Tehran.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e545d442-75a9-44e3-a1b6-f2759b6020ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9f8286d-c8b3-4357-b39c-e49a8e848f4f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry


CPV Codes

45262220 - Water-well drilling

76431000 - Well-drilling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,326 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,326 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 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

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

PARSA DRILLING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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