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Purchase Vehicle for British Embassy Dubai

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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25 Mar 2026 at 01:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office conducted a procurement process to acquire a fleet vehicle for the British Embassy in Dubai. This process falls under the industry category of motor vehicles and was completed through limited competition due to it being below threshold requirements, as outlined by legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. The tender, titled "Purchase Vehicle for British Embassy Dubai," had a contract period from 13th February 2026 until 31st March 2026, with a signed date on 2nd February 2026. The purchase was valued at £43,885.39. The procurement reached the award stage, with Al Futtaim Motors Company LLC in Dubai being selected as the supplier, reflecting a focus on goods delivery to the United Arab Emirates.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in automotive supplies, particularly those capable of operating at an international level. Companies interested in expanding into the Middle Eastern market or increasing their government clientele may find suitable growth opportunities through similar contracts. The competitive procurement method suggests potential benefits for firms that can offer bespoke services within a limited competition framework, particularly large-scale automotive suppliers with the capacity to supply goods to international diplomatic missions.

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Notice Title

Purchase Vehicle for British Embassy Dubai

Notice Description

Supply and Delivery of Fleet Vehicle for British Embassy Dubai.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06735e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027087-2026
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
£43,885 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
13 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

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

AL FUTTAIM MOTORS

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