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Purchase of Fleet Vehicle for British Consulate General Chongqing

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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28 Aug 2025 at 05:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has completed a procurement process with the award of a contract for the "Purchase of Fleet Vehicle for British Consulate General Chongqing." This procurement, categorised under the industry of passenger cars, involves replacing a fleet vehicle at the British Consulate General in Chongqing, China. The process was conducted using a limited procurement method, tailored for below threshold limited competition. The contract commenced on 1st August 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with a gross contract value of GBP 39,610. The procurement method adhered to a legal framework established by the UKPGA 2023/54. The tender process is now in the award stage, having been completed with a successful supplier selected.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in automotive supplies, particularly those able to provide passenger vehicles that meet governmental fleet requirements. Companies like Li Auto Smart Mobility Sales & Service (Chongqing) Co., Ltd., the successful supplier, which can offer competitive pricing and reliable service quality in international settings, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. This contract highlights potential growth for businesses keen to expand their services to government entities in overseas locations. Suppliers capable of navigating international logistics and offering adaptable vehicle solutions will find similar opportunities beneficial for expanding into government sectors across various regions.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Fleet Vehicle for British Consulate General Chongqing

Notice Description

British Consulate General Chongqing has successfully bid for the capital fund for fleet car replacement this Fiscal Year with the total amount of GBP 37,060. The asset to be replaced is Toyota JTEGD54M - JTEGD54M0CA032566 - asset no. 51201 / purchased in May 2012.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058ef5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051757-2025
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

34110000 - Passenger cars

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,610 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
mnlprocurement@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

LI AUTO SMART MOBILITY SALES & SERVICE (CHONGQING

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