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Provision of Flag Car Replacement for the British Embassy in Panama

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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08 Jan 2026 at 21:59

Award

08 Jan 2026 at 21:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has completed a procurement process for the provision of a flag car replacement for the British Embassy in Panama. This process, initiated on the grounds of an urgent need due to persistent mechanical issues and rising maintenance costs, falls under the 'goods' category, specifically motor vehicles. The procurement was conducted through a limited competition method, classified as below threshold. Distribuidora David Prestige Motors, a large-scale supplier based in Panama, was awarded the contract. Key details include an award notice published on 8th January 2026 and a contract period spanning from 9th January 2026 to 31st January 2026. The contract was signed on 17th December 2025 with a gross value of £85,382.19.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the automotive supply sector, particularly those capable of providing specialised vehicles such as flag cars. Companies with efficient supply chains and experience in handling government contracts could find potential growth opportunities in similar future contracts. The process was competitive, though limited to large suppliers, indicating that businesses looking to compete in similar procurements need to have significant operational scale. With two bids received in the final stage, the tender illustrates a streamlined procurement process, providing a case study for potential market entrants.

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Notice Title

Provision of Flag Car Replacement for the British Embassy in Panama

Notice Description

The British Embassy in Panama identified an urgent need to replace its current flag car due to persistent mechanical issues and escalating maintenance costs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060253
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001659-2026
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
£79,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£79,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2026 30 days
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

DISTRIBUIDORA DAVID PRESTIGE MOTORS

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