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Purchase of Official Vehicle for British Embassy Seoul

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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03 Feb 2026 at 05:58

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process managed by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office centred on acquiring an official vehicle for the British Embassy in Seoul. This contract was categorised under the 'goods' industry, specifically focusing on motor vehicles, and the procurement was conducted using a 'limited' procurement method due to a below threshold status, allowing only limited competition. The award stage has been completed, with the contract issued to Hyundai Motor Company based in Seoul, South Korea. The delivery of the vehicle is expected by the end of the fiscal year 2025, with the contract active from 19th December 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement is in compliance with the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54.

The tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in automotive sales and manufacturing, particularly those located in or near Seoul, South Korea. SMEs within this industry that focus on supplying official and diplomatic vehicles might find similar procurement opportunities advantageous for growth. Such contracts enable businesses to establish or strengthen relationships with central government bodies like the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. By keeping abreast with similar limited competition tenders, companies can enhance their market presence, improve their procurement capabilities, and potentially expand into international markets.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Official Vehicle for British Embassy Seoul

Notice Description

This is a procurement for an official vehicle for use in British Embassy Seoul. Delivery of the vehicle is expected to be completed on or before the end of the Fiscal year 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0614cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009218-2026
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
£39,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 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
Not specified
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

HYUNDAI MOTOR

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