Tender

RFQ for the Supply and delivery of LED Lights to the British High Commission Kampala.

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

17 Nov 2025 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), involves an active tender for the supply and delivery of LED lights to the British High Commission in Kampala, Uganda. The open competition, managed under the "below threshold" procurement method, falls within the goods category and specifically involves fluorescent lights. Key dates include the tender period ending on 28th November 2025 at 14:00 GMT and the enquiry period closing on 27th November 2025 at 16:00 GMT. This procurement aligns with legal requirements per UK legislation 2023/54 and will have a contract period beginning on 1st January 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in lighting production and supply to expand their footprint internationally. The procurement process, being open and competitive, is well-suited for companies capable of meeting specific product compliance, price competitiveness, effective lead times, and warranty offerings. Firms dealing in innovative lighting solutions with the ability to package and label their products as per the FCDO's requests stand to benefit from this contract, valued at £52,000. Such participation could not only enhance business growth but also strengthen ties within the Central Government's procurement network.

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Notice Title

RFQ for the Supply and delivery of LED Lights to the British High Commission Kampala.

Notice Description

The objective of this project is to invite suppliers to submit a quotation for the supply and delivery of LED lighting as listed in the table below. All products must be new, original, and comply with the specifications indicated. Packing the items should be in line with the SURVEY REF. Items with same Survey Reference should be packed together and labelled as such.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e2c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074524-2025
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31532900 - Fluorescent lights

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 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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