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Fuel supply for British Embassy Tirana

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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01 Jul 2025 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, located in London, United Kingdom, has recently completed a procurement process for the supply of vehicle fuel and heating fuel to the British Embassy in Tirana. This contract, awarded under the method of limited competition due to being below threshold, falls within the industry category of fuels. The procurement process reached the award stage on 1st July 2025, with the contract having been signed on 26th June 2025. The project commenced on 1st July 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st May 2027, spanning a substantial period for delivery by Kastrati Energy Trade Sha, a large supplier based in Albania.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses in the goods industry, particularly those specialising in fuel provision, to explore potential avenues for similar contracts targeting embassies or other central government needs. Companies positioned to offer competitive pricing and reliable delivery services within a specified timeframe may find growth prospects in entering such niche markets. Kastrati Energy Trade Sha's involvement indicates potential for businesses with existing logistics capabilities in Albania to handle sizeable contracts and expand their operational footprint within government networks.

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Notice Title

Fuel supply for British Embassy Tirana

Notice Description

Purchase of vehicle fuel (petrol and diesel) and heating fuel for Embassy compound and official Embassy fleet.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0556a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036384-2025
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

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy


CPV Codes

09100000 - Fuels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,303,530 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2027 1-2 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KASTRATI ENERGY TRADE

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