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CPG/13256/2025 - Fleet Car Defender L663 3.0 Diesel 400PS 26MY for the British Embassy in San Salvador, El Salvador

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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06 Jan 2026 at 18:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, based in London, undertook a procurement process entitled "CPG/13256/2025 - Fleet Car Defender L663 3.0 Diesel 400PS 26MY for the British Embassy in San Salvador, El Salvador". This project falls under the industry category of Motor Vehicles, specifically the delivery of a non-armoured fleet car. The procurement method was limited competition, aiming to acquire a Defender L663 with specific features and an estimated delivery period of 73 days plus 10 weeks. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract now being active for the period from 27th November 2025 to 27th May 2026. The award was formalised on 26th November 2025, with a contract value of £62,668.38.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in automotive supply, particularly those experienced in delivering bespoke vehicle solutions for diplomatic applications. The business awarded the contract is FCDO Services - Overseas Vehicle Procurement Service (OVPS), a large-scale supplier capable of handling international delivery requirements. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or distributing high-performance motor vehicles and those that can navigate complex logistical operations for overseas delivery would find similar opportunities beneficial for expanding their service offerings. The involvement of a central government public authority in this process underscores the potential for stable, reputable contractual engagements.

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Notice Title

CPG/13256/2025 - Fleet Car Defender L663 3.0 Diesel 400PS 26MY for the British Embassy in San Salvador, El Salvador

Notice Description

Vehicle - Fleet Car - non armoured. NEW Defender L663 3.0 Diesel 400PS 26MY, AWD 5DR SWB (AE663), Colour: Woolstone Green, Trim: Ebony Resist seats with Ebony interior. 3 years international warranty or 100,000 km's whichever comes first. Delivery: Door to Door. An Estimated 73 Day Delivery plus 10 weeks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060077
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000852-2026
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

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,668 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2025 - 27 May 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
ame.procurement2@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

FCDO SERVICES - OVERSEAS VEHICLE PROCUREMENT SERVICE (OVPS

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