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Purchase of Fleet Car (Non-Armoured) British Embassy Manila

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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23 Feb 2026 at 02:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, a central government public authority, initiated a limited procurement process for the purchase of a fleet car (non-armoured) for the British Embassy in Manila. This procurement, classified under the 'goods' category, has been concluded with active contract status. The process began with the tender initiation, followed by the award, and is currently in the contract stage. The procurement method employed was below threshold with limited competition. The contract was officially signed on 11th February 2026, with the delivery scheduled to conclude by 31st March 2026. This tender, valued at £33,778.25, falls under the industry category of motor vehicles and is primarily operational in the Philippines.

By securing this procurement opportunity, businesses related to the automotive sector, specifically those manufacturing or supplying motor vehicles, could enhance their growth prospects significantly. As MG Gateway Mantrade Corp., a large-scale supplier based in the Philippines, was successful in this award, it demonstrates opportunities for large automotive firms with an international presence and capability to handle fleet requirements for diplomatic missions. The strategic nature of this contract accentuates the potential for businesses to partner with government agencies and contribute to mobility solutions that support international diplomatic operations. The limited competition approach could also favour firms that specialise in niche vehicle offerings or have a strong liaison presence within foreign embassies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Fleet Car (Non-Armoured) British Embassy Manila

Notice Description

Procurement of replacement vehicle for British Embassy Manila.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0659bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015879-2026
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
£33,778 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

MG GATEWAY MANTRADE

Further Information

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