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PROVISION OF WATER TESTING SERVICES AT BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION LILONGWE

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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17 Feb 2025 at 14:11

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03 Oct 2024 at 10:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Provision of Water Testing Services at British High Commission Lilongwe." This tender falls under the services category, specifically water-treatment work, and is based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold), and the tender period concluded on 25 July 2023. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 December 2023 and will end on 30 November 2026. Key dates include the award date of 5 December 2023 and the publication date of the award notice on 3 October 2024.

This tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity, particularly for large-scale water testing service providers. Ewosh Consultants has been awarded the contract valued at GBP 116,093. Businesses specializing in water-treatment services and large consultancies would have been well-suited to compete for this project, given the scope and scale of the contract. The awarded contract emphasises the potential for securing further government procurement opportunities, especially for companies capable of delivering high-quality services within specified timelines.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF WATER TESTING SERVICES AT BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION LILONGWE

Notice Description

PROVISION OF WATER TESTING SERVICES AT BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION LILONGWE

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88363aca-f8ea-40e2-a0e0-45f5553a0d25
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08715ec5-124e-4ff1-9854-39caed6ba8b6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45232430 - Water-treatment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£216,093 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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