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Africa Hub_Lusaka Provision of Air conditioning unit Services for the British High Commission Lusaka - Residential

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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05 Jun 2025 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office conducted an open procurement process below threshold for the provision of air conditioning unit services at the British High Commission in Lusaka. The procurement falls under the category of installation services, except software, and covers a contract period from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2028. The award stage of this process was reached, with the contract having been awarded to Desco Engineering and Contracting Limited on 18th March 2025. Key locations include Lusaka, Zambia, and the contract's management is linked to London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for large-scale businesses, particularly those specialising in installation services, to secure long-term contracts in international settings. By partnering with organisations like the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, companies can benefit from increased visibility and potential expansion in foreign markets. Given the open procurement method, businesses not limited by SME constraints are encouraged to compete for similar tenders that could facilitate their growth in the global services industry. Desco Engineering and Contracting Limited's successful bid exemplifies the potential benefits for large entities engaging in such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Africa Hub_Lusaka Provision of Air conditioning unit Services for the British High Commission Lusaka - Residential

Notice Description

Africa Hub_Lusaka Provision of Air conditioning unit Services for the British High Commission Lusaka - Residential

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-607c6ed5-d95e-4092-be62-ba495ebf200e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bca5330-e57e-4a5b-be23-abe012454ecb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,186 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DESCO ENGINEERING AND CONTRACTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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