Scope
Description
The British Embassy in Panama identified an urgent need to replace its current flag car due to persistent mechanical issues and escalating maintenance costs.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £79,800.18 excluding VAT
- £85,382.19 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
11 December 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
8 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 9 January 2026 to 31 January 2026
- 23 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34100000 - Motor vehicles
Information about tenders
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - limited competition
Supplier
Distribuidora David Prestige Motors
Av. Centenario, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panamá
Panama City
N/A
Panama
Email: CRM@DDPRESTIGEMOTORS.COM.PA
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRR-8771-PHVX
King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH
United Kingdom
Email: ame.procurement2@fcdo.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government