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CPG/12190/2025 - CAPEX 2024 - 2024 Ford F-150 Replacement Vehicle - British Embassy, Washington DC

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), a central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom, undertook a procurement process to purchase a replacement vehicle for the Estates Team at the British Embassy in Washington DC. The procurement, identified as CPG/12190/2025, involved acquiring a 2024 Ford F-150. The contract was awarded to Darcars Ford Lanham Kia, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Lanham, United States. Key dates include the contract start date on 25th March 2025 and the end date on 24th June 2025, with the contract being signed on 24th March 2025. The procurement process has been completed with a gross value of GBP 38,167.00.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the motor vehicle industry, particularly those specialising in fleet management and vehicle supply for government and diplomatic services. With a focus on replacement vehicles, companies that provide high-quality, reliable automotive solutions would be well-suited to compete. SMEs with expertise in meeting government procurement standards and those capable of operating on an international scale can leverage such tenders to achieve business growth, enhance visibility, and establish lasting relationships with influential government bodies like the FCDO.

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Notice Title

CPG/12190/2025 - CAPEX 2024 - 2024 Ford F-150 Replacement Vehicle - British Embassy, Washington DC

Notice Description

CAPEX 2024 - Procurement is for a vehicle purchase of a 2024 Ford F-150. This is a replacement vehicle for the Estates Team at the British Embassy in Washington DC

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fc09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012584-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,167 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2025 - 24 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ame.procurement2@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

DARCARS FORD LANHAM KIA

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