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Supply and Delivery of Fleet Car for British High Commission Nuku'alofa

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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25 Mar 2026 at 07:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in the United Kingdom has completed the procurement process for the supply and delivery of a fleet car to the British High Commission in Nuku'alofa, Tonga. This contract, titled "Supply and Delivery of Fleet Car for British High Commission Nuku'alofa," falls under the industry category of motor vehicles and has been awarded to Vaitohi Enterprise. The procurement method used was limited competition, below the threshold, and the contract was signed on 30th January 2026, with deliveries scheduled between 31st January and 31st March 2026. The final award date was 25th March 2026, marking the completion of the procurement process.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in the automotive industry. Businesses that have experience in supplying motor vehicles, especially under limited competition, would have been well-suited to compete for this contract. Vaitohi Enterprise, with its large-scale operations and presence in Tonga, successfully secured the contract, highlighting potential benefits for similar enterprises looking to expand their market reach within and beyond Tonga. The contract, valued at GBP 30,916.34, sets a precedent for collaboration with central government agencies in the UK and overseas locations.

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Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of Fleet Car for British High Commission Nuku'alofa

Notice Description

The supply and delivery of fleet car for British High Commission Nuku'alofa.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067363
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027094-2026
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
£30,916 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 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

VAITOHI ENTERPRISE

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