Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
FCDO Services
Hanslope Park
Milton Keynes
MK19 7BH
PurchasingEnquiries@fcdo.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1908515789
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Supply of Security Seals
Reference number
XLY120/090/23AC
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 35121500 - Seals
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
FCDO Services is a trusted partner to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office; we are their largest and only truly global supplier, with regional teams and service hubs worldwide. We deliver secure services and technical excellence, enabling diplomacy, consular services and the work of the government, both within the UK and overseas.To support shipments requiring a level of security, FCDO Services have selected two generic, readily available security seals common to international shipping services worldwide. Both seals will require additional non-standard processes to be applied prior to delivery.
The Authority are looking to appoint one supplier to provide both security seals
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To support shipments requiring a level of security, FCDO Services have selected two generic, readily available security seals common to international shipping services worldwide. Both seals will require additional non-standard processes to be applied prior to delivery.
The Authority are looking to appoint one supplier to provide both security seals
Contract duration 5 years with option to extend.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £500,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend after 60 months for a further 24 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
2 October 2023
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
2 October 2023
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
FCDO Services
Milton Keynes
Country
United Kingdom