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Purchase of Vehicle for British Embassy Tunis

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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24 Mar 2026 at 03:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has recently completed the procurement process for purchasing a vehicle for the British Embassy in Tunis. Classified under the industry category of 'goods', the contract involves the procurement of motor vehicles. The procurement method was limited competition and the contract was awarded to Toyota Tunis, located in Sidi Daoud, Tunisia. Marking the award stage, the contract, valued at £29,046.15, was signed on 10th July 2025, with delivery completed between 1st and 30th August 2025. This process highlights the strategic move by the FCDO to update their embassy's fleet vehicle.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for large organisations involved in the manufacture and supply of motor vehicles. As this process demonstrates a reliance on regional suppliers like Toyota Tunis, businesses operating within Tunisia or with the capability to deliver motor vehicles to the region could be particularly well-placed to engage in future opportunities with central government bodies. Furthermore, it encourages entities with limited procurement exposure to collaborate and compete under below-threshold competition parameters, thereby expanding their government contracting portfolio and market scope within the UK and Tunisia.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Vehicle for British Embassy Tunis

Notice Description

The British Embassy Tunis is replacing an old fleet vehicle with a new vehicle.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067224
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026560-2026
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
£29,046 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 30 Aug 2025 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

TOYOTA TUNIS

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