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AFRICA HUB_LILONGWE: PROVISION OF AIR CONDITIONING SERVICING AND MAINTENACE AT THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION LILONGWENANCE AT THE BRITISH HIGH COMMIS

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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11 Jul 2025 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has completed a public procurement process for the "Provision of Air Conditioning Servicing and Maintenance at the British High Commission Lilongwe". This falls under the repair and maintenance services category. The contracting process reached the award stage, with the successful supplier being Adunga A & R Engineering. The procedure employed was an open procurement method below the threshold. The contract, valued at £30,754, runs from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028. The tendering period concluded on 6th February 2025, with the award status becoming active on 24th June 2025. The buyer is based in London, United Kingdom, whereas the supplier is located in Lilongwe, Malawi.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in HVAC services, particularly those with the capacity to manage international contracts, given the location and scope. Firms that can offer skilled maintenance services to governmental or diplomatic facilities would be keenly interested in such contracts. Additionally, this opportunity may set a precedent for future contracts requiring similar services, allowing relevant businesses to establish or expand their portfolio in international markets and with government entities. Companies not tagged as SMEs or VCSEs might find themselves best positioned to meet the requirements set forth by large-scale governmental buyers like the FCDO.

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Notice Title

AFRICA HUB_LILONGWE: PROVISION OF AIR CONDITIONING SERVICING AND MAINTENACE AT THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION LILONGWENANCE AT THE BRITISH HIGH COMMIS

Notice Description

AFRICA HUB_LILONGWE: PROVISION OF AIR CONDITIONING SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE AT THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION LILONGWE

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7df767b-ecef-48e8-a4c5-e01e1233ada2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c4cf409-0f5c-4552-8826-4887bc2f4b61
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,754 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,754 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 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
Fulufhelo Ratshionya
Contact Email
fulufhelo.ratshionya@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0

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

ADUNGA A & R ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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