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title: "Provision of 3M Laminators for the British Consulate General in Chicago"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-10138724-049b-4ff2-bd87-e44d29a49877"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
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# Provision of 3M Laminators for the British Consulate General in Chicago

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10138724-049b-4ff2-bd87-e44d29a49877

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has concluded a procurement process for the provision of 3M Laminators for the British Consulate General in Chicago. The contract, valued at £50,925, falls under the services category specifically for laminators. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold, and has reached the award stage. The contract commenced on 20 March 2025 and will end on 20 May 2025. The delivery scope includes multiple regions such as British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for companies specialising in procuring and supplying office equipment for government entities. While this contract was awarded to FCDO Services, other suppliers in the laminators and office equipment sector can gain insights into similar tenders and prepare to compete in future opportunities. Businesses with the capability to meet stringent supply requirements and deliver internationally would find such tenders particularly well-suited for their growth and expansion into government contracts.

## Notice

Thermal Laminating Corporation (TLC) is the only company which can supply with the 3M Laminators that are required for the Emergency Travel Documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7743daf-1d7c-4850-9830-ef3bd46be4d9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2025 - 20 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,925 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,925 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FCDO SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42994230 - Laminators

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2025 at 18:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7743daf-1d7c-4850-9830-ef3bd46be4d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7743daf-1d7c-4850-9830-ef3bd46be4d9
  25th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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