---
title: "Purchase of Official Vehicle for British Embassy Seoul"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0614cd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
published: "2026-02-03"
---

# Purchase of Official Vehicle for British Embassy Seoul

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0614cd

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## Summary

The recent procurement process managed by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office centred on acquiring an official vehicle for the British Embassy in Seoul. This contract was categorised under the 'goods' industry, specifically focusing on motor vehicles, and the procurement was conducted using a 'limited' procurement method due to a below threshold status, allowing only limited competition. The award stage has been completed, with the contract issued to Hyundai Motor Company based in Seoul, South Korea. The delivery of the vehicle is expected by the end of the fiscal year 2025, with the contract active from 19th December 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement is in compliance with the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54.

The tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in automotive sales and manufacturing, particularly those located in or near Seoul, South Korea. SMEs within this industry that focus on supplying official and diplomatic vehicles might find similar procurement opportunities advantageous for growth. Such contracts enable businesses to establish or strengthen relationships with central government bodies like the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. By keeping abreast with similar limited competition tenders, companies can enhance their market presence, improve their procurement capabilities, and potentially expand into international markets.

## Notice

This is a procurement for an official vehicle for use in British Embassy Seoul. Delivery of the vehicle is expected to be completed on or before the end of the Fiscal year 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009218-2026 |
| 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 | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £39,900 |

## 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 | HYUNDAI MOTOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 05:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009218-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009218-2026
  3rd February 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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