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title: "Provision of 165KvA Generator for British High Commission Freetown"
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# Provision of 165KvA Generator for British High Commission Freetown

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78db4749-008b-4504-87e4-e1b987216ab0

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed the procurement process for the provision of a 165KvA Generator for the British High Commission in Freetown. This procurement, classified under the industry category 'Generators', was part of an open procedure with the title 'Provision of 165KvA Generator for British High Commission Freetown'. The tender period ended on 31st May 2024, and the contract period is set from 7th July 2024 to 31st March 2025. The project is located in Freetown, Sierra Leone, with associated administrative addresses in London, England. The procurement stage is the award phase as of the date 19th September 2024.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in power services and those capable of supplying large-scale generators. The contract, valued at £38,242, was awarded to Bells Power Services Ltd, a large enterprise. Businesses that have experience in logistics and installation of generators in remote or international locations are particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The open procedure allows various businesses to participate, although this specific project was deemed unsuitable for SMEs and VCSE organisations. Overall, such contracts can provide substantial business growth opportunities through international exposure and collaboration with governmental agencies.

## Notice

Africa Hub_Freetown Provision of 165KvA Generator for British High Commission Freetown

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65b9a1e9-11a0-4e52-8273-07132d839d83 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,242 |
| 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 2AH |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BELLS POWER SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31120000 - Generators

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2024 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65b9a1e9-11a0-4e52-8273-07132d839d83

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65b9a1e9-11a0-4e52-8273-07132d839d83
  19th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/fco

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