Tender

Africa Hub-Supply of Bulk Fuel for the British High Commission Lilongwe

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

11 Dec 2024 at 07:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is inviting tenders for the supply of bulk fuel to the British High Commission in Lilongwe as part of their Africa Hub initiative. This procurement is classified under the industry category of fuels (CPV code: 09100000) and pertains to the 'goods' procurement category. The tender process was initiated on 11th December 2024, with the procurement stage currently at the tender stage. The deadline for tender submissions is 17th January 2025, and the contract period will run from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2028. The procurement method is an open procedure with a contract value estimated at £98,000 with delivery addresses in London, United Kingdom (SW1A 2AH).

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in the fuel supply industry. Companies with experience in handling large-scale fuel supplies for diplomatic missions or similar institutions would find this tender particularly suitable. Although the tender is not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, well-established businesses with a robust logistical network will be well-positioned to meet the requirements of this contract, providing them with an avenue to expand their services to high-profile international clients.

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Notice Title

Africa Hub-Supply of Bulk Fuel for the British High Commission Lilongwe

Notice Description

Africa Hub-Supply of Bulk Fuel for the British High Commission Lilongwe

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea5e15bc-c460-4b29-833c-908bc18e1884
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/053c5d4b-6026-49f2-85d1-f2e9b42f2e7f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy


CPV Codes

09100000 - Fuels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLI London

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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