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Fire Alarm Repairs for the British Embassy Belgrade - Awarded Contract

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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18 Dec 2024 at 20:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for fire alarm repairs at the British Embassy in Belgrade to COGENT ELECTRICAL SERVICES LIMITED. This procurement process falls under the industry category of fire-alarm systems (CPV code 31625200). The contract, valued at £29,980 GBP, will be effective from 18th December 2024 to 13th March 2026. The procurement method used was a limited, competitive quotation process, and the tender period concluded on 29th November 2024. This procurement is classified under the 'works' category and focuses on servicing regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World.

This awarded contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the fire-alarm systems industry, particularly SMEs, given the procurement method and competitive quotation process. Companies with expertise in fire alarm repair and maintenance will find this opportunity beneficial for expanding their business scope within governmental and international domains. The awarded contract, specifically targeting larger service areas and involving a reputable entity like the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, sets a strong precedent and opens up avenues for further government contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Fire Alarm Repairs for the British Embassy Belgrade - Awarded Contract

Notice Description

Fire Alarm Repairs at the British Embassy Belgrade.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8f988c9-b179-4ba2-9f69-db7de91a9dcd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c064f54c-f4db-400c-95fa-f5e0e05a4eb4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,980 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,980 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2024 - 13 Mar 2026 1-2 years
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

COGENT ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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