Tender

Africa Hub_Harare Servicing of Security Equipment at the British Embassy Harare

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

22 Aug 2025 at 06:48

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

01 Apr 2025 at 12:44

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in London initiated a public procurement process titled "Africa Hub_Harare Servicing of Security Equipment at the British Embassy Harare." The process was managed under the services industry category and initially aimed at an open procurement method, below the threshold. The intended services were to be provided at the British Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe, over a three-year period. Although the procurement status reached the tender stage, active submissions concluded by the tender deadline of 22nd April 2025, it ultimately culminated in a cancellation on 1st August 2025 as none of the bidders fulfilled the minimum threshold requirements. The procurement was conducted under UK legal framework 2023/54.

This tender represented a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in the repair and maintenance of security equipment, particularly those looking to expand into government contracts within the international context. Ideal candidates were expected to navigate an electronic submission process through the Bravo Solution portal. The 60:40 evaluation split between quality and price highlighted the importance of delivering both value and superior service quality. Although the tender was cancelled, understanding the evaluation criteria and procurement processes involved can better prepare firms for future similar opportunities, offering paths for strengthening sector-specific capabilities and enhancing competitiveness.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Africa Hub_Harare Servicing of Security Equipment at the British Embassy Harare

Notice Description

Africa Hub_Harare Servicing of Security Equipment at the British Embassy Harare for a period of three years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be extended based on Supplier performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fb50
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050677-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,233 Under £100K
Lots Value
£59,233 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Fulufhelo Ratshionya
Contact Email
fulufhelo.ratshionya@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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