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Engineering Equipment

FCDO SERVICES

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01 Aug 2025 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Engineering Equipment" was conducted by FCDO Services, a central government authority based in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. This procurement process, which falls under the 'goods' category, focused on the provision of engineering equipment, associated tools, and parts for machine tooling. The process has reached the award stage, with a contract actively in place from 17th June 2025 to 31st August 2025. The procurement was conducted through a limited method due to it being below the threshold for open competition, indicating a focus on a specific supplier pool. Saws (U.K.) Limited, operating from Crowborough, was the awarded supplier, and the entire process followed legal guidelines under the UKPGA 2023/54.

The procurement of engineering equipment presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying machine tools and related parts. Companies that can efficiently provide high-quality engineering equipment tailored for specialised needs would be well-suited to compete in similar procurements. With FCDO Services being a central government authority, securing contracts like this can enhance a supplier's credibility and provide a pathway for additional government contracts, thereby supporting business growth and expansion into the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Engineering Equipment

Notice Description

Engineering equipment, associated tools and parts for machine tooling supplied at required location

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b36
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045182-2025
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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42600000 - Machine tools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,680 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2025 - 31 Aug 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
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasingenquiries@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAWS (U.K.

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