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Purchase of Electric Buggies for British Embassy Abu Dhabi

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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20 Mar 2026 at 02:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has completed its procurement process to purchase two electric buggies for the British Embassy in Abu Dhabi. This tender, classified under the "Motor vehicles" category, utilised a limited competition method due to its value being below the threshold. The process, identified under the tag "award" and "contract," concluded with the signing of the contract on 18th March 2026. Luxury Carts Arabia General Trading - L.L.C - O.P.C was awarded the contract, valued at £28,005.86, with delivery set to take place by 31st March 2026.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses within the motor vehicle industry, especially those specialising in electric vehicles, to gain exposure in governmental contracts. Companies of a similar scale to Luxury Carts Arabia General Trading, especially those located in or with logistical operations in the United Arab Emirates, could be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders. Opportunities to participate in such limited competition tenders can lead to business growth through enhanced reputation and strategic partnerships with government departments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Electric Buggies for British Embassy Abu Dhabi

Notice Description

Purchase of Two (2) Electric Buggies for the British Embassy in Abu Dhabi

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066fbc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025516-2026
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
£28,005 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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

LUXURY CARTS ARABIA GENERAL TRADING - L.L.C - O.P.C

Further Information

Notice Documents

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