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Purchase of an SUV for the British Embassy Helsinki

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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26 Jun 2025 at 08:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), based in London, has completed a limited procurement process for the purchase of a sports utility vehicle (SUV) for the British Embassy in Helsinki. This procurement, governed by the UK Public General Acts 2023 legislation, falls under the 'goods' category. The contract was awarded to Inchcape Motors Finland Oy, a supplier located in Vantaa, Finland, with the contract active from 18th June 2025 to 16th June 2030. The procurement was conducted under 'limited competition' conditions due to its value below the threshold, and the total contract value was GBP 96,800. The contracting process is currently in the 'award' stage, following the signing date on 17th June 2025.

This procurement initiative provides significant business opportunities, particularly for businesses within the automotive industry specialising in motor vehicles. Suppliers, especially those with capabilities in delivering high-quality vehicles as per stringent specifications, may find substantial opportunities in participating in similar future contracts or maintaining fleet vehicles for diplomatic missions. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), like Inchcape Motors, which can offer specialised products or services, are well-positioned to compete successfully in limited competitive environments where specific expertise is preferred.

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Notice Title

Purchase of an SUV for the British Embassy Helsinki

Notice Description

Purchase of a Sports Utility Vehicle for the British Embassy Helsinki fleet

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0553cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035249-2025
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
£96,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2025 - 16 Jun 2030 4-5 years
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
egle.grazyte@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

INCHAPE MOTORS FINLAND

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