Planning

Provision of Fuel Service at British High Commission Freetown

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

24 May 2025 at 15:27

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is planning a procurement process titled "Provision of Fuel Service at British High Commission Freetown" in the goods industry category. This procurement is at the planning stage, with the future notice date set for 17th June 2025. The contract will cover the provision of fuels and is set to be delivered in Sierra Leone, starting from 1st January 2026 and potentially extending beyond the planned end date of 31st December 2028. The planned procurement method indicates a significant opportunity above the threshold, valued at £2,337,071.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in fuel services to expand their operations into the international market of Sierra Leone. The long contract duration, with possible extensions, offers a stable and continuous flow of work. Companies with experience in supplying fuels to international and governmental organisations, particularly those with logistical capabilities to manage overseas operations, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The strategic nature of the service mandated by a central government authority underscores the potential for businesses to forge strong and enduring relationships within a high-profile international context.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Fuel Service at British High Commission Freetown

Notice Description

Provision of Fuel Service at British High Commission Freetown, Sierra Leone

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0525ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027312-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£2,337,071 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.smi@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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