Award

Photocopiers for Benelux

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Award

04 Feb 2026 at 07:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) involves the provision of leased photocopiers to the British Embassy in Brussels and Luxembourg under the title "Photocopiers for Benelux". This contract falls under the industry category of goods, specifically targeting photocopiers. The location for this contract is primarily Brussels, Belgium, and Luxembourg. The procurement stage noted here is the Award stage, with the overall process having reached completion. The contract was signed on 2nd February 2026 and is set to be active from 1st March 2026 until 28th February 2031. The procurement method employed was limited, indicating a below-threshold competition.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the office equipment industry, particularly those specialising in photocopier supply and leasing. The successful bidder, Konica Minolta, suggests that larger companies with the capability to manage international contracts and maintain high service levels may have an advantage. Businesses capable of delivering quality office equipment solutions within the stipulated contract time frame of five years would be well-positioned to partake in similar future opportunities. The engagement with a central government public authority such as FCDO also offers visibility and the potential for long-term collaboration.

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Notice Title

Photocopiers for Benelux

Notice Description

Provision of leased photocopiers for Corporate Services Benelux Department (CSB), to be delivered to the British Embassy Brussels in Brussels and Luxembourg.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061604
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009722-2026
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30121100 - Photocopiers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,334 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
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
commercial.smi@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

KONICA MINOLTA

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