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title: "Purchase of Vehicle for British High Commission Apia"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0665ca"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-03-10"
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# Purchase of Vehicle for British High Commission Apia

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0665ca

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has awarded a contract for the purchase of a vehicle for the British High Commission in Apia, Samoa. The procurement process was completed under a limited competition method, with the award stage finalised on 10th March 2026. This contract commenced on 1st February 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with a value amounting to £56,079.11. The procurement falls in the category of goods, specifically motor vehicles, to replace an outdated fleet car. The procurement was conducted below the threshold, thus employing limited competition according to the legal framework stipulated by the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses involved in the motor vehicle industry, particularly those capable of catering to international requirements such as in Samoa. Organisations with a robust knowledge of vehicle sales, maintenance, and international logistics may find this procurement beneficial. Large-scale suppliers like ASCO Motors Toyota Tsusho (Samoa) Ltd were successful in this instance, indicating that businesses with a significant presence and capability to deliver in remote locations have a competitive edge. Companies seeking expansion in niche markets such as governmental fleet supply would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities. The contract demonstrates potential for future tenders with similar requirements, offering robust possibilities for international trade relationships and business expansion.

## Notice

Purchase of fleet car for British High Commission Apia to replace the current one due to high mileage and representationally inappropriate physical condition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021111-2026 |
| 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 | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £56,079 |

## 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 | ASCO MOTORS TOYOTA TSUSHO (SAMOA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 07:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021111-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021111-2026
  10th March 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

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