Tender

Design Team Services DPS

FCO SERVICES

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Tender

18 Mar 2021 at 14:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The FCO Services is currently seeking participants for the "Design Team Services DPS" tender, which falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category. This procurement process is being conducted using a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure. The tender is active and will close on 2 March 2026. Contract services are anticipated to begin on 2 May 2026, with estimated contract values ranging from £10,000 to £50,000. Delivery addresses for this tender include various locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and other regions within and outside the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the construction and engineering sectors, particularly those with security clearance, which is a requirement for participation. Businesses specialising in architectural design, engineering services, and related professional service disciplines will be well-positioned to compete for these contracts, potentially fostering growth and expanding their market presence in governmental projects over the next five years.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design Team Services DPS

Notice Description

This is a Request to Participate for FCDO Services Design Team Services DPS. The structure reflects a range of Professional Service Disciplines supporting construction projects, maintenance and general building services required for customer sites over the next 5 years with typical requirements varying from PS10K-PS50K. Please be advised that security cleared professionals are required for this DPS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d6fc7f8-54f6-415b-b29d-94802ce59c94
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71220000 - Architectural design services

71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs

71300000 - Engineering services

71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

71355000 - Surveying services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 2 May 2026 24 hours
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
FCO SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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