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Purchase of Vehicle for British High Commission Canberra

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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19 Jan 2026 at 03:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process orchestrated by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, located at King Charles Street, London, was for the acquisition of a vehicle intended for the British High Commission in Canberra. The tender carried the title "Purchase of Vehicle for British High Commission Canberra" and was categorised under the industry of motor vehicles within the goods domain. This procurement process was marked as "complete," employing a "limited" procurement method specified as "Below threshold - limited competition." The process saw its contract period spanning from 14th to 30th November 2025, with the contract having been signed on 27th October 2025.

This tender represents a unique business opportunity, particularly for enterprises involved in the supply of motor vehicles. The process was completed with John McGrath Kia, a large supplier based in Canberra, Australia, securing the contract. Suppliers operating in the automotive sector, especially those with the capability to meet the specific needs of government entities, would find such opportunities conducive to growth, expanding their reach within public procurement channels. The limited nature of competition further suggests opportunities for businesses ready to engage with similar governmental projects within defined parameters.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Vehicle for British High Commission Canberra

Notice Description

The British High Commission Canberra is looking to replace its service vehicle that is due for replacement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060844
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004154-2026
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
£34,063 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 30 days
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
Regional Procurement Hub - APAC
Contact Email
mnlprocurement@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

JOHN MCGRATH KIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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