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Improving Trade Facilitation and Customs in the Occupied Palestinian Territories

Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Improving Trade Facilitation and Customs in the Occupied Palestinian Territories" is conducted by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) based in the United Kingdom. This tender falls under the foreign economic-aid-related services category, with a primary focus on enhancing trade performance and customs in the Palestinian territories. Initially signed on 19th October 2020, the contract has been extended to conclude on 31st March 2028. The total contract value, after amendments, stands at £30,000,000, reflecting the need for further works and services. The contract was awarded to Cowater UK Limited, succeeding CowaterSogema International Inc., ensuring continuity and maximising efficiencies in the delivery of the programme within the specified region, coded as PS.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in international trade and development, especially those experienced in providing services that enhance trade facilitation and customs operations. Firms that specialise in improving institutional capacities and fostering a competitive export environment will find this opportunity particularly rewarding. Given the dynamic nature of the programme, businesses capable of offering flexible and comprehensive solutions, along with experience in large-scale projects, such as in foreign aid and economic development, are well-suited to compete. This contract supports business growth by engaging in high-value work with tangible impacts on trade efficiency, thereby fostering lasting trade relationships and economic development in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Improving Trade Facilitation and Customs in the Occupied Palestinian Territories

Notice Description

Lot Information

Improving Trade Facilitation and Customs in the Occupied Palestinian Territories

FCDO is seeking a supplier to deliver its trade development and facilitation programme, to improvetrade performance and customs in the OPTs. The programme is designed to be flexible and adaptable,and will work politically and technically to: -- expedite the movement of goods and reduce transaction costs, -- improve the capacity of Palestinian trade related institutions and the trade enabling environment, -- strengthen the competitiveness of the private sector to export and create jobs, -- improved PA's customs capacity and revenue collection from trade related taxes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a509
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049256-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2020 - 30 Sep 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
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
EAST KILBRIDE
Postcode
G75 8EA
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
East Kilbride West
Westminster Constituency
East Kilbride and Strathaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CowaterSogema International Inc

Cowater UK Limited

Further Information

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