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title: "Fleet vehicle purchase BE Sofia"
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# Fleet vehicle purchase BE Sofia

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a786664-5fbe-4547-bc26-e78893fb9a3e

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has concluded a procurement process for the purchase of a fleet vehicle for the British Embassy in Sofia. Categorised under motor vehicles (CPV code 34100000), this tender falls within the goods industry. The procurement was conducted using the method of request for quotation. The tender was awarded to IND Auto, located in Sofia, Bulgaria. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 4 November 2024, and the contract period commencing on 9 December 2024 and concluding on 31 March 2025. The awarded contract was officially published on 24 January 2025.

This procurement presents significant prospects for businesses within the automotive sector, particularly those geared towards serving government and diplomatic missions. The focus on acquiring motor vehicles indicates a steady demand in this category, encouraging suppliers to participate in future procurement opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-placed to compete for such tenders, given the procurement method's suitability for SMEs, despite the awarded supplier being a large-scale company. The contract, valued at GBP 36,070.59, not only promises business growth but also reinforces relationships within the international trade and diplomatic community.

## Notice

Purchase of a fleet vehicle for British Embassy Sofia

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2449b1f0-a85b-4c05-b3b9-1e4f0d951931 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Request for quotation |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,070 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IND AUTO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2025 at 12:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2449b1f0-a85b-4c05-b3b9-1e4f0d951931

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2449b1f0-a85b-4c05-b3b9-1e4f0d951931
  24th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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