Tender

Providing Pest Control Services to British High Commission in Colombo Sites

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

03 Dec 2018 at 11:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking to engage a service provider for "Providing Pest Control Services to British High Commission in Colombo Sites." This tender falls under the pest control services industry category and is located in Sri Lanka. Currently in the Tender stage, the procurement process uses an open procedure method. The tender period ends on 19 December 2018, with the contract starting from 15 January 2019 and lasting until 31 December 2019.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in pest control services, particularly those that employ environmentally responsible practices. Companies capable of providing comprehensive inspections, pest management solutions, and ongoing monitoring are encouraged to apply. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are eligible, which presents a significant opportunity for local firms or those with experience in government contracts to grow their business by successfully competing for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Providing Pest Control Services to British High Commission in Colombo Sites

Notice Description

ASSESS: Initially the Service Provider will be required to inspect, identify and evaluate all the underlying pest infestations at BHC premises. Service provider will be required to undertake a comprehensive inspection to detect any sanitation issues and structural conditions conducive for pests by utilising moisture meters or Termatrac Radar/Thermal Detector. Examine and report any evidence of pest infestation. Undertake risk evaluation and consider BHC facility type, geography and any conditions conducive to pest activity. IMPLEMENT: Depending on the site requirements, the service provider should undertake Cookie-cutter pest management solutions. Service provider should continually work with BHC to develop a customized solution. Service provider should focus on prevention, when possible, start with exclusion and sanitation and finally, chemical options. Products used during implementation of pest control should be environmentally responsible; the service provider should select the most effective treatment with the least impact on the environment. For sanitation consultation service provider should consult with the authority to make sure the cleaning, facility maintenance and exclusion efforts make a real impact on potential pest "Hot Spots". MONITOR: Service provider will be expected to do a year-round monitoring, documentation and communication help to ensure the ongoing effectiveness of the services. During regular service inspections, service provider will monitor signs of pest activity, look for pest conducive conditions and ensure that the program is working. After each service, service provider will record all services performed, pest activity and any other recommendations. All of the above pesticide measures should be carried out by using Government approved chemicals (E.g.: MSDS) and must comply with environmental friendly concept. The supplier should obtain a sign off from the relevant Estates Officer after every visit and must submit along with an overall report of the inspection to the Facilities Manager within a period of 3 days. Additional information: In order to be considered for this project it and receive pre-qualification and/or tender information it is necessary that you register your company (including any relevant information requested) on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office Procurement Portal, e-Bravo. Failure to do this will mean your company may not receive a Tender; no tenders will be issued via open e-mail. Project 2013, ITT 2734 : Providing Pest Control Services to British High Commission in Colombo Sites How to apply in this Project: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register. - Accept the terms and conditions and click "continue" - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete - you will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2. Login to the portal with the username/password - Click on the relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) to access the content - You can now access any attachments by clicking the "Settings and Buyer Attachments" in the "Actions" box; Responding to the ITT - You can choose to "Reply" or "Reject" (please give a reason if rejecting) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek clarification - Note the deadline for completion, - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available), You must then publish your reply using the publish button in the "Actions" box on the left-hand side of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the the online help or contact the eTendering help desk. Potential Providers should answer all questions as accurately and concisely as possible in the same order as the questions are presented. Where a question is not relevant to the Potential Provider's organisation, this should be indicated, with an explanation. Where attachments are requested to be submitted within the electronic PQQ/ITT, these shall be submitted in a PDF format (Adobe or similar). PQQ/ITT or Bids not submitted via the FCO's eProcurement portal will not be considered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8adf4f3e-3c17-41c8-8170-54e3033217fe
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90922000 - Pest-control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 6-12 months
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
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
Ankita Singh
Contact Email
ankita.singh@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEW DELHI
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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