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Purchase of Fleet (non-Armoured vehicle) for British High Commission in Honiara

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of a fleet of non-armoured vehicles for the British High Commission located in Honiara, Solomon Islands. This procurement process falls under the industry category of motor vehicles, involving goods as the main procurement category. The tender was conducted using a limited procurement method specified as below threshold - limited competition and has reached its award stage with the contract marked as active from 6th March 2026 to 31st March 2026. The process is governed by the legal basis identified as 2023/54 under UK legislation.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in motor vehicles, particularly those with a large operational capacity able to fulfil international tenders. United Auto Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Honiara, has been actively involved as the supplier for this contract, indicating an opportunity for other large-scale businesses in similar categories to engage with substantial governmental contracts. Such tenders serve as a pivotal growth platform for automotive suppliers looking to broaden their client base within governmental sectors and international locations like the Solomon Islands.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Fleet (non-Armoured vehicle) for British High Commission in Honiara

Notice Description

Purchase of replacement vehicle (non-Armoured vehicle) for British High Commission in Honiara.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0664cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020674-2026
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
£23,945 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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

UNITED AUTO

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