---
title: "Provision of Flag Car Replacement for the British Embassy in Panama"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060253"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
published: "2026-01-08"
---

# Provision of Flag Car Replacement for the British Embassy in Panama

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060253

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has completed a procurement process for the provision of a flag car replacement for the British Embassy in Panama. This process, initiated on the grounds of an urgent need due to persistent mechanical issues and rising maintenance costs, falls under the 'goods' category, specifically motor vehicles. The procurement was conducted through a limited competition method, classified as below threshold. Distribuidora David Prestige Motors, a large-scale supplier based in Panama, was awarded the contract. Key details include an award notice published on 8th January 2026 and a contract period spanning from 9th January 2026 to 31st January 2026. The contract was signed on 17th December 2025 with a gross value of £85,382.19.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the automotive supply sector, particularly those capable of providing specialised vehicles such as flag cars. Companies with efficient supply chains and experience in handling government contracts could find potential growth opportunities in similar future contracts. The process was competitive, though limited to large suppliers, indicating that businesses looking to compete in similar procurements need to have significant operational scale. With two bids received in the final stage, the tender illustrates a streamlined procurement process, providing a case study for potential market entrants.

## Notice

The British Embassy in Panama identified an urgent need to replace its current flag car due to persistent mechanical issues and escalating maintenance costs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001659-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,800 |
| Contracts value | £79,800 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | DISTRIBUIDORA DAVID PRESTIGE MOTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 21:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001659-2026
- 8 Jan 2026 at 21:31 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001657-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001659-2026
  8th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001657-2026
  8th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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