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Procurement of Chiller Spare Parts for the British Embassy Moscow

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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11 Aug 2025 at 13:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "Procurement of Chiller Spare Parts for the British Embassy Moscow". This procurement falls under the industry category of parts for air-conditioning machines, specifically targeting the supply of spare parts needed to repair chillers at the British Embassy in Moscow. The procurement was carried out using a limited method, indicating a below-threshold, limited competition approach. The tender process has reached the award and contract stage, with the contract being active as of 18th July 2025. The contract, valued at £52,319.87, is set to conclude by 18th August 2025.

Awarded to Apex Core Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Eastbourne, this tender presents opportunities for similar businesses focusing on the supply of mechanical equipment and components. Businesses specialising in air-conditioning and refrigeration technology will find such contracts beneficial for expansion into international diplomatic infrastructures. The limited competition procurement method offers a niche yet advantageous opportunity for qualifying suppliers to establish and grow their presence within government supply chains, particularly those capable of navigating the intricacies of international logistical operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of Chiller Spare Parts for the British Embassy Moscow

Notice Description

Procurement of spare parts to fix the British Embassy Moscow chillers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058534
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047663-2025
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

42512500 - Parts of air-conditioning machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,319 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jul 2025 - 18 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APEX CORE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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