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title: "Calandre Replacement"
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buyer: "FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
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# Calandre Replacement

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1bf2545-a7ae-4592-b032-ec3765524245

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has recently completed a procurement process titled "Calandre Replacement" for the replacement of an industrial calandre machine at the British Embassy Residence. This tender falls under the industry category of laundry washing, dry-cleaning, and drying machines (CPV Code 42716000). The procurement method utilised was direct, specifically a single tender action (below threshold). The award stage, culminating on 24th February 2025, saw Laco Machinery successfully securing the contract, which is valued at £25,819.46. The contract period is set from 24th February 2025 to 30th June 2025, catering to locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender demonstrates significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in high-quality industrial machinery. Given the nature of the equipment involved and the scope for broad delivery across various regions, businesses proficient in providing durable and efficient laundry machinery would find this contract advantageous. The FCDO's focus on a direct and streamlined procurement process indicates an opportunity for well-prepared suppliers to establish or strengthen their relationship with government agencies by quickly fulfilling specialised requirements.

## Notice

Replacement of industrial calandre machine at the British Embassy Residence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7b1fcaa-33e1-49e6-a91f-b0dbf3a12fc7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,819 |
| 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 | LACO MACHINERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42716000 - Laundry washing, dry-cleaning and drying machines

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2025 at 11:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7b1fcaa-33e1-49e6-a91f-b0dbf3a12fc7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7b1fcaa-33e1-49e6-a91f-b0dbf3a12fc7
  26th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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