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Procurement of Two Fleet Cars for the British Embassy Rome

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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08 Dec 2025 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The awarding authority, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, headquartered in London, has concluded a contract for the procurement of two fleet cars for the British Embassy in Rome. This procurement falls under the category of motor vehicles within the goods sector. The tender process, labelled as a limited competition below the financial threshold, reached its completion stage on 27th November 2025, with active contracts marked for the period from 28th November 2025 to 31st January 2026. Notable participating suppliers include AUTOSTAR FLAMINIA SPA and CARPOINT SPA, both small and medium-sized enterprises based in Rome, Italy.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the automotive sector, particularly SMEs specialising in fleet vehicle supply. Companies with capabilities in providing a diverse range of vehicle sizes, including 5-seater and 7-seater options, stand well poised to benefit. The procurement approach highlights a demand for specialised suppliers who can deliver within a concise timeframe, aligning with the diplomatic needs of overseas embassies. Such contracts could potentially bolster a supplier's profile and lead to further opportunities within the public sector’s transport commoditisation.

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Notice Title

Procurement of Two Fleet Cars for the British Embassy Rome

Notice Description

The British Embassy in Rome needs to replace two old vehicles. One vehicles has to be a 5-seater and another one 7-seater.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f0da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080641-2025
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,186 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 31 Jan 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
2
Supplier Names

AUTOSTAR FLAMINIA

CARPOINT

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