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CPG/12578/2025 - CAPEX-Provision of a non-armoured vehicle for fleet for the British Embassy in Havana, Cuba

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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03 Jun 2025 at 16:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has completed the procurement process for its contract titled "CPG/12578/2025 - CAPEX-Provision of a non-armoured vehicle for fleet for the British Embassy in Havana, Cuba." This tender falls under the industry category of motor vehicles and is situated in Havana, Cuba. The procurement method used was limited, specifically targeting below-threshold limited competition. The purchase order needed to be submitted by the end of June, with the contract active from 3rd June 2025 and concluding on 31st December 2025. This procurement process is aligned with the legal framework provided by the UK legislation 2023/54 and involved a primary contract value of £34,335.81.

The completion of this tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in motor vehicles, especially those capable of delivering high-quality customer service and efficient response times. Such ventures can gain a foothold in governmental projects, which can be pivotal for growth. Suppliers who can meet the stipulated requirements for delivery dates, quality assurance, and cost-effectiveness, like the winning supplier William Sharp, are well-suited for similar government contracts. Expanding business portfolios into the government sector can greatly enhance market presence and revenue streams.

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Notice Title

CPG/12578/2025 - CAPEX-Provision of a non-armoured vehicle for fleet for the British Embassy in Havana, Cuba

Notice Description

The British Embassy in Havana, Cuba were approved funds for a non-armoured vehicle for the Embassy fleet. Post has been allocated a capital budget of PS40,000 for this purchase. The order needs to be placed, with the Purchase Order raised, before the end of June. As part of the rolling replacement plan, the British Embassy in Havana sought to appoint a supplier that could provide a non-armoured vehicle for the Embassy fleet. The requirements Post looked at were overall cost, client/customer service, response time, delivery dates, quality of information provided by supplier, and suitability/compatibility in overall terms.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052be4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029651-2025
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
Large

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
£34,335 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 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

WILLIAM SHARP

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