Award

Worldwide Electrical Inspection & Testing Programme

FCDO SERVICES

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Award

08 Oct 2025 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Worldwide Electrical Inspection & Testing Programme" has been conducted by FCDO Services, based in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes, England. This tender falls under the industry category of "Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services" (CPV: 71000000) and pertains to services to be delivered at postal code HP19 7BH. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process has reached the award stage, and the contract has been active since 16 September 2025, with an end date of 31 March 2026. The award notice was published on 8 October 2025. The total value of the contract is £127,287.78.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services to engage in government contracts, particularly those capable of partnering in framework agreements. The awarded contract to ORBIT GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED, identified as an SME, underscores the suitability for businesses of similar scale to compete effectively in this procurement process. Engaging in such government contracts can provide firms with stable revenue streams, enhance their industry reputation, and expand their business through government partnerships.

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Notice Title

Worldwide Electrical Inspection & Testing Programme

Notice Description

Call off from FCDO Services: XLY120/109/23TP

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8ff8e977-4a2e-454f-988e-cec7a8d3b701
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9e6f2e6-4f51-4237-9063-fe590ec12a0b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£127,287 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£127,287 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCDO 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORBIT GLOBAL SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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