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Provision of fuel supply for British Embassy Kinshasa, DRC.

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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08 Jul 2026 at 09:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is initiating an open procurement for the provision of fuel supply to the British Embassy in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. This tender, titled "Provision of fuel supply for British Embassy Kinshasa, DRC", is classified under the diesel fuel industry category and represents a goods procurement. The procurement stage is currently active and open for submissions until 16:00 on 23rd July 2026, with enquiries closing on 20th July 2026. The contract, valued at £58,000, will commence on 1st November 2026 and may be extended until 31st October 2029, contingent upon renewal options. The procurement process is conducted via open competition with electronic submissions allowed through the FCDO's BravoSolution portal.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies with capabilities in fuel supply logistics, particularly those with an established presence or capacity to operate in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Businesses that specialise in fuel storage, transportation, and delivery logistics will find this procurement appealing, especially given the scope for both scheduled monthly deliveries and emergency top-up services. Open competition allows diverse businesses to participate, making it ideal for companies seeking to establish or expand their credentials and operations in the international government sector. The contract duration and renewal options further enhance its attractiveness, providing a stable, long-term business opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of fuel supply for British Embassy Kinshasa, DRC.

Notice Description

The primary role of the Contractor will be to provide fuel deliveries to British Embassy Kinshasa Office for the use by generators and vehicles. The Contractor will have the capacity both in storage, vehicle transport and staffing to delivery fuel: 1 As per the monthly delivery schedule; and 2 Provide emergency top-up delivery

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The primary role of the Contractor will be to provide fuel deliveries to British Embassy Kinshasa Office for the use by generators and vehicles.

Renewal: The primary role of the Contractor will be to provide fuel deliveries to British Embassy Kinshasa Office for the use by generators and vehicles.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c5e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063971-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

CPV Codes

09134200 - Diesel fuel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£58,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 20261 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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