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Provision of BR6 Windows for the Guardroom at the British Embassy in Brasilia, Brazil

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Award

20 Nov 2025 at 16:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has completed a procurement process for the provision of BR6 Windows for the Guardroom at the British Embassy in Brasilia, Brazil. This contract, identified by the tender ID CPG/12886/2025, falls under the goods industry category, specifically involving glass products. The procurement was awarded to Architectural Armour Limited on 22nd October 2025, with the contract period running from 10th November 2025 to 10th April 2026. The procurement method used was a limited competition below the threshold, highlighting a targeted and streamlined approach suitable for this type of specialised contract.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in high-security architectural installations and glass products. Architectural Armour Limited, a large-scale enterprise, has demonstrated its capability to deliver specialised goods internationally. Businesses with expertise in security installations, adherence to strict health and safety standards, and compliance with complex logistics for international deliveries could thrive in similar procurement opportunities. This contract also underscores the potential for businesses to establish or expand operations by aligning with public authority projects, particularly in overseas governmental settings.

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Notice Title

Provision of BR6 Windows for the Guardroom at the British Embassy in Brasilia, Brazil

Notice Description

Contract awarded to Architectural Armour Limited for the provision of BR6 Windows for the Guardroom at the British Embassy in Brasilia, Brazil

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e5d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075819-2025
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

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products


CPV Codes

14820000 - Glass

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,159 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 10 Apr 2026 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
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

ARCHITECTURAL ARMOUR

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