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PROVISION OF SEA AND AIR FREIGHT CLEARANCE OF CONSIGNMENTS FOR BRITISH EMBASSY, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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09 Jul 2026 at 14:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Provision of Sea and Air Freight Clearance of Consignments for British Embassy, Democratic Republic of Congo," is being conducted by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. This process falls under the industry category of Freight Transport Agency Services and involves the services required for customs clearance and delivery of various consignments to the British Embassy in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. The tender is currently at the "Tender" stage, having started on 9th July 2026, with a deadline for submissions set for 27th July 2026. Interested parties must submit their proposals online by this date. The contracting period is scheduled to begin on 1st November 2026 and conclude on 31st October 2028, with a possible extension until 31st October 2029 depending on service performance.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in freight transport and customs clearance services. The contract value of £38,000 offers a lucrative deal, especially for companies with experience in international logistics and a presence or network in the Democratic Republic of Congo. SMEs and freight agencies looking to expand their portfolio with government contracts and those equipped to handle air and sea logistics would find this tender especially attractive. The open competition procurement method facilitates broad participation, potentially widening business exposure to international operations and governmental partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF SEA AND AIR FREIGHT CLEARANCE OF CONSIGNMENTS FOR BRITISH EMBASSY, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

Notice Description

The required service is for a tender that performs customs clearance and delivery services on various consignments from the airport and Matadi docks for delivery to British Embassy Kinshasa Office

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The required service is for a tender that performs customs clearance and delivery services on various consignments from the airport and Matadi docks for delivery to British Embassy Kinshasa Office and if satisfactorily delivered, extend for an additional year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c7dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064857-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63521000 - Freight transport agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£38,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 20262 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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