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CPG/13333/2025 - Purchase of Chevrolet Suburban for the British Embassy in Washington

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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06 Jan 2026 at 18:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, located in London, has successfully completed the procurement process for the purchase of a Chevrolet Suburban intended for the British Embassy in Washington. The tender, referenced as CPG/13333/2025, falls under the industry category of motor vehicles (CPV: 34100000) and reached the award stage with its contract signed on 5th January 2026. The procurement method employed was limited competition due to being below threshold. The process involved Koons Chevrolet as the selected supplier, based in Virginia, United States. The contract is active from 14th January 2026 to 19th June 2026 with a gross contract value of £55,906.52.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities primarily for suppliers within the motor vehicle industry, especially those who can provide competitive pricing and value for money. While the scope of competition was restricted, similar tenders could be attractive for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet specific criteria and can offer specialised products or services tailored to government needs. Businesses aiming to work with central government authorities in the UK can consider aligning their offerings to meet the requirements set forth in similar limited competition procedures to position themselves as prospective suppliers in future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPG/13333/2025 - Purchase of Chevrolet Suburban for the British Embassy in Washington

Notice Description

The British Embassy in Washington were approved funds to replace the current 2017 vehicle. Post identified Tysons Chevrolet as the preferred supplier as their quotation provided the best value for money.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06007c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000857-2026
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
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
£55,906 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2026 - 19 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

KOONS CHEVROLET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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