Award

A/C Maintenance for the British Embassy in Brasilia

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jun 2025 at 19:42

Tender

30 Aug 2024 at 00:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "A/C Maintenance for the British Embassy in Brasilia" involves the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) as the buying organisation. This contract, classified under the CPV code 50730000 for repair and maintenance services of cooler groups, is at the award stage. The tender, conducted via an open procurement method, initially commenced on 2024-09-16 after a tender period closing on this date. It centres around providing maintenance services for air conditioning equipment within the British Embassy complex in Brasilia, Brazil. Significant dates include the bid opening and award period start on 2024-09-24. The contract, set to last three years with possible extensions, was awarded to AFEL Engenharia e Serviços Ltda. with a contract value of £124,414 signed on 2024-10-31.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in HVAC maintenance services, particularly those with experience in delivering comprehensive maintenance solutions for embassy or similar large facility infrastructures. With an emphasis on services like preventive, reactive, and corrective maintenance, companies with a robust operations team in Brazil are well-positioned to leverage and expand their market presence. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like AFEL Engenharia e Serviços Ltda., which have already secured this contract, demonstrate that focused expertise and competitive pricing can make a significant impact in winning government-related projects, suggesting similar enterprises should consider competing in future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

A/C Maintenance for the British Embassy in Brasilia

Notice Description

A/C Maintenance for the British Embassy in Brasilia

Lot Information

Lot 1

A/C Maintenance for the British Embassy in Brasilia

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049693
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032429-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£124,414 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
AME Procurement Team
Contact Email
sandra.rodriguez@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 020700080932

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AFEL ENGENHARIA E SERVIÇOS

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