Tender

Provision of Household Furniture and White Goods to The British Embassy Addis Ababa.

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

24 Oct 2025 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is inviting tenders for the provision of household furniture and white goods for The British Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically focusing on bedroom, dining room, and living-room furniture. The tender is currently at the active stage with a procurement process described as below threshold - open competition. Key dates include the tender submission deadline set for 13th November 2025 at 14:00 GMT and the enquiry period closing on 12th November 2025 at 16:00 GMT. The contract is slated to commence on 1st December 2025 and conclude on 28th February 2026, with an estimated value of GBP 110,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in furniture supply, particularly those capable of providing quality household furniture and white goods. Companies familiar with international shipment logistics, especially to Ethiopia, could find this a lucrative contract to enhance their portfolio. The open procurement method permits a diverse range of suppliers to submit bids, which is an excellent opportunity for SMEs seeking to expand their market presence in the governmental sector. Since the award decision will be based on commercial evaluation, businesses with competitive pricing strategies and proven supply chain capabilities are well positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Provision of Household Furniture and White Goods to The British Embassy Addis Ababa.

Notice Description

One-off Supply of Household Furniture and White Goods to The British Embassy Addis Ababa.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d322
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068089-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39143000 - Bedroom, dining room and living-room furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Fulufhelo Ratshionya
Contact Email
fulufhelo.ratshionya@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

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