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CPG/13405/2026 -Provision of design and manufacture of a ceremonial mace for the British Embassy in Washington

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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23 Jan 2026 at 18:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "CPG/13405/2026 - Provision of design and manufacture of a ceremonial mace for the British Embassy in Washington" was undertaken by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), a central government authority based in London. This contract is part of the 'goods' category and aims to produce a unique ceremonial mace as a diplomatic gift for the United States Congress. The procurement process followed a limited competition method under 'below threshold' regulations, with the award stage completed. Key dates include the contract signing on 22nd January 2026, with its effective period running until 31st March 2026. The location associated with this procurement is Washington, United States.

This tender offers substantial business opportunities for companies specialising in high-quality, bespoke manufacturing and design services suitable for diplomatic and ceremonial products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in crafting ceremonial artefacts or similar high-prestige goods would be particularly well-suited to compete in this niche market. The awarded contract to Tom Fattorini, a reputable supplier located in Birmingham, exemplifies the potential for specialised local businesses to expand their market reach and enhance their credentials through government contracts of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPG/13405/2026 -Provision of design and manufacture of a ceremonial mace for the British Embassy in Washington

Notice Description

The requirement entails the design and manufacture of a ceremonial mace to be presented as a diplomatic gift to the United States Congress in commemoration of America250. Drawing inspiration from the UK Parliament's Black Rod, the mace will integrate elements of the Official U.S. Seal and the American Eagle, symbolizing and honoring the national identity of the United States.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060dde
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006400-2026
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

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

CPV Codes

18530000 - Presents and rewards

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,537 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 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

TOM FATTORINI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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