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Purchase of Vehicle for Regional Affairs Team for British Embassy Bangkok

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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04 Feb 2026 at 06:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, located in London, United Kingdom, has recently completed a procurement process to acquire a new vehicle for the Regional Affairs Team at the British Embassy Bangkok. This process fell under the industry category of goods, specifically motor vehicles, and utilised a limited competition procurement method due to being below threshold. The contract, titled "Purchase of Vehicle for Regional Affairs Team for British Embassy Bangkok," was officially signed on 13th January 2026, with the completion deadline set for 31st March 2026. The procurement location is in Thailand, catering to the needs of embassies within the region.

This procurement presents growth opportunities predominantly for large automotive suppliers familiar with international government contracts, particularly those with a presence in or ability to supply to the Asian market. Businesses like Toyota Motors Thailand, the selected supplier, that can navigate the complexities of limited competitions and meet the specific logistical requirements of international diplomatic entities are well-suited to compete effectively for such tenders. Engaging in this type of contract allows suppliers to establish and strengthen relationships with central governmental bodies, potentially opening avenues for additional projects within the UK's government procurement framework.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Vehicle for Regional Affairs Team for British Embassy Bangkok

Notice Description

The Regional Affairs Team of the British Embassy Bangkok needs to purchase a vehicle to replace its old one that had reached the end of its operational life.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061603
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009721-2026
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
£39,037 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 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
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

TOYOTA MOTORS THAILAND

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