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PA23 UK7 RFQ FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LED LIGHTS TO THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION KAMPALA

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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28 Jan 2026 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, based in London, executed a procurement process titled "PA23 UK7 RFQ FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LED LIGHTS TO THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION KAMPALA". This contract falls under the goods category, specifically focused on ceiling lights, and is related to the central government. The procurement process was completed with a limited method, indicated as below threshold with limited competition. The contract is active and spans from 1st January 2026 to 31st March 2026, valued at £47,897.11 GBP. The official signing took place on 22nd December 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses adept in supplying lighting solutions to expand their market reach, particularly those with operations or logistical connections to East Africa, as the goods will be delivered to Kampala. Large-scale businesses, such as the supplier BCE SYSTEMS LIMITED based in Nairobi, may find this prospect particularly aligned with their capabilities. Organisations seeking growth in international procurement dealings within the public sector may find such contracts beneficial for establishment and expansion into government-led projects.

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Notice Title

PA23 UK7 RFQ FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LED LIGHTS TO THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION KAMPALA

Notice Description

The supply and delivery of LED lights that will be delivered at British High Commission Kampala

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0610eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007603-2026
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31524120 - Ceiling lights

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,897 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

BCE SYSTEMS

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