---
title: "Purchase of Vehicle for British High Commission Canberra"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060844"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
published: "2026-01-19"
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# Purchase of Vehicle for British High Commission Canberra

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060844

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## Summary

The procurement process orchestrated by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, located at King Charles Street, London, was for the acquisition of a vehicle intended for the British High Commission in Canberra. The tender carried the title "Purchase of Vehicle for British High Commission Canberra" and was categorised under the industry of motor vehicles within the goods domain. This procurement process was marked as "complete," employing a "limited" procurement method specified as "Below threshold - limited competition." The process saw its contract period spanning from 14th to 30th November 2025, with the contract having been signed on 27th October 2025.

This tender represents a unique business opportunity, particularly for enterprises involved in the supply of motor vehicles. The process was completed with John McGrath Kia, a large supplier based in Canberra, Australia, securing the contract. Suppliers operating in the automotive sector, especially those with the capability to meet the specific needs of government entities, would find such opportunities conducive to growth, expanding their reach within public procurement channels. The limited nature of competition further suggests opportunities for businesses ready to engage with similar governmental projects within defined parameters.

## Notice

The British High Commission Canberra is looking to replace its service vehicle that is due for replacement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004154-2026 |
| 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 | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,063 |

## 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 | JOHN MCGRATH KIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2026 at 03:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004154-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004154-2026
  19th January 2026 - Contract details 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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