Tender

Provision of Bulk Fuel Supply Services at the British High Commission Lilongwe

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

18 Mar 2025 at 07:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is inviting tenders for the provision of bulk fuel supply services at the British High Commission in Lilongwe, Malawi. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically vehicle refuelling services, and follows an open competition procurement method. The tender, with a gross value of £98,000, will cover services for one year with the possibility of two one-year extensions based on performance. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 3rd April 2025, and the contract is set to commence on 1st May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the fuel supply industry, particularly those with expertise in managing large-scale and high-quality fuel delivery services. Companies experienced in emergency fuel supply, on-call delivery services, and those that uphold rigorous quality management standards are well-suited to compete. Subcontracting is allowed with prior agreement from the FCDO, enabling smaller firms to form strategic partnerships and enhance their service offerings. This contract can stimulate business growth by providing a steady revenue stream and fostering long-term relationships with a key government department.

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Notice Title

Provision of Bulk Fuel Supply Services at the British High Commission Lilongwe

Notice Description

Provision of Bulk Fuel Supply Services at the British High Commission Lilongwe for a period of 1+1+1 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be extended for 1+1 years based on supplier's perfomance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ee30
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009782-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63712600 - Vehicle refuelling services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Fulufhelo Ratshionya
Contact Email
supplierengagement@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

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