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Provision of Transport Services for British Embassies in UAE Network

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Sep 2024 at 02:34

Tender

31 Jan 2024 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has awarded a contract for the provision of transport services to Indus Chauffeur Transports Agency LLC for British Embassies in the UAE network, including Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The procurement process, classified under "Road transport services" (CPV: 60100000), commenced as an open tender, and the contract was signed on 31st August 2024, valued at GBP 210,000. This service includes transportation within Abu Dhabi and Dubai, as well as occasional journeys to other areas of the UAE, with the contract period starting from 1st May 2024 and ending on 30th April 2027, with an annual review and potential extensions.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those capable of providing reliable and efficient transport in an international diplomatic context. Businesses that are well-suited to compete include established transport agencies with operations in the UAE, able to meet stringent suitability criteria, and capable of offering competitive pricing. Enhanced visibility as a supplier for a prestigious governmental body like the FCDO could pave the way for additional contracts and bolster the company's position within the market.

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Notice Title

Provision of Transport Services for British Embassies in UAE Network

Notice Description

Provision of Transport Services for British Embassies in UAE Network (Abu Dhabi and Dubai).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Transport Services.

Renewal: The contract is to be for a period of one (1) year beginning on 01 May 2024 and will end on 30 April 2025 with option to extend for two years (1+1+1) to be confirmed annually after a review, unless terminated by the Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0435e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030418-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
menad.smf@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

INDUS CHAUFFEUR TRANSPORTS AGENCY

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