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Provision of fuel supply for British Embassy Kinshasa, DRC.

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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22 Jul 2026 at 14:46

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08 Jul 2026 at 09:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is conducting an open procurement process for the provision of fuel supply to the British Embassy in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. The contract will involve the regular delivery of fuel, with capabilities for emergency top-ups to support the embassy's generators and vehicles. The tender, which falls under the goods category and is classified as diesel fuel, is valued at £58,000 and follows an open competition method. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their proposals electronically by 30th July 2026 at 16:00 BST, with the enquiry period closing on 27th July 2026 at 16:00 BST. The contract is set to commence on 1st November 2026 and run until 31st October 2028, with potential extensions up to October 2029. The FCDO is based in London and can be contacted via Jennifer.Emodi@fcdo.gov.uk for any clarification.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in logistics, fuel supply, and management to expand their operations internationally, particularly those capable of handling the transport and storage requirements specified. Companies that can offer reliable supply chain management and swift response times for emergency deliveries will find themselves well-suited to this opportunity. Engaging in this contract could foster growth by reinforcing business ties with a central government authority and extending their service reach in the African market, particularly in regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Such contracts are particularly appealing for firms aiming to establish or solidify a presence in international governmental contracts.

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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/069297-2026
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
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
30 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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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