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title: "CPG/13405/2026 -Provision of design and manufacture of a ceremonial mace for the British Embassy in Washington"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060dde"
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published: "2026-01-23"
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# CPG/13405/2026 -Provision of design and manufacture of a ceremonial mace for the British Embassy in Washington

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060dde

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the contract titled "CPG/13405/2026 - Provision of design and manufacture of a ceremonial mace for the British Embassy in Washington" was undertaken by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), a central government authority based in London. This contract is part of the 'goods' category and aims to produce a unique ceremonial mace as a diplomatic gift for the United States Congress. The procurement process followed a limited competition method under 'below threshold' regulations, with the award stage completed. Key dates include the contract signing on 22nd January 2026, with its effective period running until 31st March 2026. The location associated with this procurement is Washington, United States.

This tender offers substantial business opportunities for companies specialising in high-quality, bespoke manufacturing and design services suitable for diplomatic and ceremonial products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in crafting ceremonial artefacts or similar high-prestige goods would be particularly well-suited to compete in this niche market. The awarded contract to Tom Fattorini, a reputable supplier located in Birmingham, exemplifies the potential for specialised local businesses to expand their market reach and enhance their credentials through government contracts of this nature.

## Notice

The requirement entails the design and manufacture of a ceremonial mace to be presented as a diplomatic gift to the United States Congress in commemoration of America250. Drawing inspiration from the UK Parliament's Black Rod, the mace will integrate elements of the Official U.S. Seal and the American Eagle, symbolizing and honoring the national identity of the United States.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006400-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,537 |

## 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 | TOM FATTORINI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18530000 - Presents and rewards

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 18:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006400-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006400-2026
  23rd 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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