CPG/13405/2026 -Provision of design and manufacture of a ceremonial mace for the British Embassy in Washington
Details
- Supplier(s)
- Tom Fattorini
- Duration
- 2 months
- Topic
- Presents and rewards
- Published
- 23 January 2026
- Source
- uk:find_a_tender
Tender description
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. ## Contract award
Timeline
- Completed: Award published23 January 2026Current notice
- Completed: Award date23 January 2026
- Completed: Contract expiry date31 March 2026
About the buyer
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is a ministerial department that buys through its own Commercial Directorate. Every procurement runs on Jaggaer, the department's eSourcing portal, where suppliers register to bid. Opportunities and awards are published on Contracts Finder, and bids above threshold need Central Digital Platform registration. A commercial pipeline is updated every quarter. Four category teams cover programme delivery, estates and security, digital and technology, and corporate services. The department runs its own frameworks, such as the Global Development Delivery Framework, and dynamic purchasing systems for construction and global facilities management.
Procurement spend from central entities makes up 66% of overall UK public spend.
Over the past 5 years, most of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's contract awards have been in business services, transport equipment and construction work.
Relevant CPV codes
- 18530000 · Presents and rewards
Decision makers
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| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@foreign-commonwealth-and-development-office.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@foreign-commonwealth-and-development-office.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@foreign-commonwealth-and-development-office.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@foreign-commonwealth-and-development-office.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@foreign-commonwealth-and-development-office.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@foreign-commonwealth-and-development-office.gov |
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