Tender

Provision of Facilities Management Services to the British High Commission - Colombo

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

07 Jun 2019 at 10:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking bidders for the Provision of Facilities Management Services to the British High Commission in Colombo. This active tender falls under the category of facility-related sanitation services and includes specific areas such as housekeeping, grounds maintenance, gardening, and pool maintenance. The procurement method is an open procedure, and bids must be submitted through the e-Bravo procurement portal. The deadline for submissions is 24th June 2019, with an anticipated contract start date of 1st August 2019 lasting until 31st July 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in facilities management and related services, particularly those that provide high-quality housekeeping and maintenance solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their operations in international service provision may find this tender particularly advantageous, given the emphasis on delivering enhanced customer service and innovative solutions that offer value for money to the UK taxpayer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Facilities Management Services to the British High Commission - Colombo

Notice Description

Delivery of Service - A supplier experienced and with proven capability in the delivery of Housekeeping Services. - A supplier experienced with proven capability in the delivery of grounds maintenance. - A supplier experienced with proven capability in the delivery of gardening. - A supplier experienced with proven capability in the maintenance of swimming pools. - A supplier who provides first class support and customer service. - A supplier who actively seeks opportunities for enhanced service delivery and innovative solutions. - A supplier who actively pursues opportunities for value for money on behalf of the UK Taxpayer. Additional information: In order to be considered for this project it and receive pre-qualification and/or tender information it is necessary that you register your company (including any relevant information requested) on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office Procurement Portal, e-Bravo. Failure to do this will mean your company may not receive a Tender; no tenders will be issued via open e-mail. Project 2556, ITT 3092 : Provision of Facilities Management Services to the British High Commission - Colombo How to apply in this Project: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register. - Accept the terms and conditions and click "continue" - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete - you will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2. Login to the portal with the username/password - Click on the relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) to access the content - You can now access any attachments by clicking the "Settings and Buyer Attachments" in the "Actions" box; Responding to the ITT - You can choose to "Reply" or "Reject" (please give a reason if rejecting) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek clarification - Note the deadline for completion, - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available), You must then publish your reply using the publish button in the "Actions" box on the left-hand side of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the the online help or contact the eTendering help desk. Potential Providers should answer all questions as accurately and concisely as possible in the same order as the questions are presented. Where a question is not relevant to the Potential Provider's organisation, this should be indicated, with an explanation. Where attachments are requested to be submitted within the electronic PQQ/ITT, these shall be submitted in a PDF format (Adobe or similar). PQQ/ITT or Bids not submitted via the FCO's eProcurement portal will not be considered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-35ec8f98-1ed7-4e57-bf01-2823a4367f4e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0608bbf6-4d02-48c5-920a-c1643ea71753
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

90920000 - Facility related sanitation services

98341110 - Housekeeping services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
Ankita Singh
Contact Email
ankita.singh@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEW DELHI, INDIA
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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