Tender

Framework Agreement for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) supplies for British Embassy in Kathmandu (Nepal)

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

16 Feb 2026 at 08:05

Planning

20 Jun 2025 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is currently active in the tender stage for a Framework Agreement regarding the supply of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) consumables for the British Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal. This procurement, valued at £500,000, covers eight different categories of goods including plumbing, painting, air conditioning, electrical, and more. The opportunity is structured as an open procedure, allowing multiple suppliers to bid for different lots. Key dates to note include the tender submission deadline on 16 March 2026, with the contract set to commence on 1 May 2026 for a four-year duration, renewable based on performance assessments.

The tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses capable of supplying MEP goods and services to the British Embassy in Nepal. Companies with established supply chains, especially those familiar with international diplomatic requirements and standards such as CE, UKCA, or similar certifications, will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. The framework's multi-lot structure allows companies to bid on specific categories matching their expertise, further enabling SMEs and VCSEs to participate. Businesses with a robust company profile and those able to demonstrate past experience in such supply chains, particularly within diplomatic or large organisational settings, are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) supplies for British Embassy in Kathmandu (Nepal)

Notice Description

The British Embassy (BE) in Kathmandu, Nepal intends to empannel competent suppliers through a competitive tender process under a Framework Agreement for supplies of Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Carpentry, Air Conditioning, Refrigerator, and other General maintenance consumables. This will be multi-lots and multi-supplier Framework Agreement. FCDO in Nepal anticipates that the framework agreement for all Eight Lots (listed below) will operate for a period of 4 years, commencing on 1st May 2026 (tentatively). A review of all supplier's perfromance and competativeness of rates offered in relation to the market will be assesed formally once every year. Lot 1: Plumbing Item Supplies Lot 2: Painting Items Supplies Lot 3: Air Conditioning & White Goods Supplies Lot 4: Electrical Items Supplies Lot 5: Carpentry Items Supplies Lot 6: Health & Safety Items Supplies Lot 7: Generator Spare Parts Supplies Lot 8: Civil, Construction & Miscellaneous Work Item Supplies Call-Off procedures for downstream orders under the framework is clearly laid out in the tender documentation.

Lot Information

Plumbing Items Supplies

1 - Plumbing Items Supplies

Renewal: FCDO in Nepal anticipates that the framework agreement for all Eight Lots will operate for a period of 4 years, commencing on 1st May 2026 (tentatively). A review of all supplier's perfromance and competativeness of rates offered in relation to the market will be assesed formally once every year.

Painting Items Supplies

2 - Painting Items Supplies

Renewal: FCDO in Nepal anticipates that the framework agreement for all Eight Lots will operate for a period of 4 years, commencing on 1st May 2026 (tentatively). A review of all supplier's perfromance and competativeness of rates offered in relation to the market will be assesed formally once every year.

Air Conditioning and White Goods Supplies

3 - Air Conditioning and White Goods Supplies

Renewal: FCDO in Nepal anticipates that the framework agreement for all Eight Lots will operate for a period of 4 years, commencing on 1st May 2026 (tentatively). A review of all supplier's perfromance and competativeness of rates offered in relation to the market will be assesed formally once every year.

Electrical Items Supplies

4 - Electrical Items Supplies

Renewal: FCDO in Nepal anticipates that the framework agreement for all Eight Lots will operate for a period of 4 years, commencing on 1st May 2026 (tentatively). A review of all supplier's perfromance and competativeness of rates offered in relation to the market will be assesed formally once every year.

Carpentry Items Supplies

5 - Carpentry Items Supplies

Renewal: FCDO in Nepal anticipates that the framework agreement for all Eight Lots will operate for a period of 4 years, commencing on 1st May 2026 (tentatively). A review of all supplier's perfromance and competativeness of rates offered in relation to the market will be assesed formally once every year.

Health and Safety Items Supplies

6 - Health and Safety Items Supplies

Renewal: FCDO in Nepal anticipates that the framework agreement for all Eight Lots will operate for a period of 4 years, commencing on 1st May 2026 (tentatively). A review of all supplier's perfromance and competativeness of rates offered in relation to the market will be assesed formally once every year.

Generator Spare Parts Supplies

7 - Generator Spare Parts Supplies

Renewal: FCDO in Nepal anticipates that the framework agreement for all Eight Lots will operate for a period of 4 years, commencing on 1st May 2026 (tentatively). A review of all supplier's perfromance and competativeness of rates offered in relation to the market will be assesed formally once every year.

Civil, Construction and Miscellaneous Work Items

8 - Civil Construction and Miscellaneous Work Items

Renewal: FCDO in Nepal anticipates that the framework agreement for all Eight Lots will operate for a period of 4 years, commencing on 1st May 2026 (tentatively). A review of all supplier's perfromance and competativeness of rates offered in relation to the market will be assesed formally once every year.

Planning Information

An Early Market engagement is being planned on 11th July 2025. Suitable and interested suppliers are invited to participate in the virtual market engagement session. The prime objective of organising this session is to share our tentative requirements and gain understanding of what can be provided or achieved by the players in the Local Market. A presentation will be shared with suppliers which will include FCDO's procurement procedures, possible bid evaluation criteria and overall project timelines Interested suppliers should register their interest in participating this event by filling this form https://forms.office.com/e/CjK8d36hsC A joining link to this virtual/hybrid market engagement will be shared with suppliers who have completed this form, please ensure your details are shared with us (via the form) by 04th July 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0550ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013669-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

31700000 - Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies

39700000 - Domestic appliances

39716000 - Parts of electrical domestic appliances

42512500 - Parts of air-conditioning machines

42950000 - Parts of general-purpose machinery

44110000 - Construction materials

44115210 - Plumbing materials

44810000 - Paints

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
28 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-06-04

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Sachin Khedekar
Contact Email
sachin.khedekar@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

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                            "name": "Availability of products and Quality Control",
                            "description": "Availability of products and Quality Control: Please describe your approach and methodology of delivering each item listed in the SoSR including the quality assurance procedures. Your response should include the below points: Details about the manufacturing units and supply chain cycle, in case of OEM. Please provide timeline for sourcing of items from the manufacturing units, in case of dealer. Confirm that the proposed products are CE (European Union), UKCA, BS EN, UL, TUV, ASTA or relevant equivalent/comparable standard / certification, as applicable. or relevant equivalent/comparable standard/certification, as applicable. Please provide authorised dealership certificate. Please provide warranty of each product mentioned and availability of spare parts for 3 years from date of supply. How will you manage this warranty? Please provide Warranty details, Manual and Parts List. Health and safety: Please confirm your company's H&S procedures and understanding of FCDO H&S guidelines.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 15,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Lead Time for delivery",
                            "description": "Supplier shall ensure delivery of goods within stipulated time of 24 to 48 hours. Please confirm whether you can supply the items as per the defined expectation above and in the SOSR. Please outline all steps or routes you would undergo to supply the materials as per the FCDO expectation defined in SOSR along with no delays or delays kept to the minimum timeline. How would you escalate or make the Authority aware of any delays?",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 10,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Risk",
                            "description": "Please highlight any probable risk that you predict in this contract. Describe how you will manage such risks in relation to this contract and to delivering the goods.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 5,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Customer support Arrangement",
                            "description": "Describe your customer support arrangements including procedures for complaints, problems, and escalation procedures along with escalation matrix. Your response should include a flowchart with at least three contact person's name and contact details.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 5,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Product packaging and delivery environmental impact",
                            "description": "Please demonstrate how you will reduce environmental impact of the products, packaging and deliveries including a reduction of waste created (e.g. packaging). This will be expected to be applied during the lifetime of the contract. Please also demonstrate how you will continue to assess delivery of the reduction and look to innovate and further reduce environmental impacts via delivery of the service.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 5,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "cost",
                            "name": "Commercials",
                            "description": "A full assessment of the total price breakdown for each of the item requested. Competitiveness of the Commercial offer in relation to the Market. This MUST be in the format of the spreadsheet at Schedule of Prices & Rates. Failure to provide a pricing submission in the format requested may invalidate your tender proposal.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 50,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "selectionCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "economic",
                            "description": "Ability to Oprate in Nepal"
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "technical",
                            "description": "Ability to Oprate in Nepal"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "FCDO in Nepal anticipates that the framework agreement for all Eight Lots will operate for a period of 4 years, commencing on 1st May 2026 (tentatively). A review of all supplier's perfromance and competativeness of rates offered in relation to the market will be assesed formally once every year."
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "2 - Painting Items Supplies",
                "title": "Painting Items Supplies",
                "description": "2 - Painting Items Supplies",
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 50000,
                    "amount": 50000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Company Profile and Past Experience:",
                            "description": "Company Profile and Past Experience: * Please provide company profile showing business network, ISO (or equivalent) certification, registration, and licences with the state authorities. * Also, mention number of years of experience in providing similar services to Diplomatic missions, multinational or large organisations or equivalent (Preferred requirement 3 Years). * Please provide details of 3 similar contracts including: Company name and address Contact person name, number, email id SOW of service provided Value of the contract awarded Contract duration",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 10,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Availability of products and Quality Control",
                            "description": "Availability of products and Quality Control: Please describe your approach and methodology of delivering each item listed in the SoSR including the quality assurance procedures. Your response should include the below points: Details about the manufacturing units and supply chain cycle, in case of OEM. Please provide timeline for sourcing of items from the manufacturing units, in case of dealer. Confirm that the proposed products are CE (European Union), UKCA, BS EN, UL, TUV, ASTA or relevant equivalent/comparable standard / certification, as applicable. or relevant equivalent/comparable standard/certification, as applicable. Please provide authorised dealership certificate. Please provide warranty of each product mentioned and availability of spare parts for 3 years from date of supply. How will you manage this warranty? Please provide Warranty details, Manual and Parts List. Health and safety: Please confirm your company's H&S procedures and understanding of FCDO H&S guidelines.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 15,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Lead Time for delivery",
                            "description": "Supplier shall ensure delivery of goods within stipulated time of 24 to 48 hours. Please confirm whether you can supply the items as per the defined expectation above and in the SOSR. Please outline all steps or routes you would undergo to supply the materials as per the FCDO expectation defined in SOSR along with no delays or delays kept to the minimum timeline. How would you escalate or make the Authority aware of any delays?",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 10,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Risk",
                            "description": "Please highlight any probable risk that you predict in this contract. Describe how you will manage such risks in relation to this contract and to delivering the goods.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 5,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Customer support Arrangement",
                            "description": "Describe your customer support arrangements including procedures for complaints, problems, and escalation procedures along with escalation matrix. Your response should include a flowchart with at least three contact person's name and contact details.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 5,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Product packaging and delivery environmental impact",
                            "description": "Please demonstrate how you will reduce environmental impact of the products, packaging and deliveries including a reduction of waste created (e.g. packaging). This will be expected to be applied during the lifetime of the contract. Please also demonstrate how you will continue to assess delivery of the reduction and look to innovate and further reduce environmental impacts via delivery of the service.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 5,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "cost",
                            "name": "Commercials",
                            "description": "A full assessment of the total price breakdown for each of the item requested. Competitiveness of the Commercial offer in relation to the Market. This MUST be in the format of the spreadsheet at Schedule of Prices & Rates. Failure to provide a pricing submission in the format requested may invalidate your tender proposal.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 50,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "selectionCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "economic",
                            "description": "Ability to Oprate in Nepal"
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "technical",
                            "description": "Ability to Oprate in Nepal"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-05-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2028-04-30T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2030-04-30T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "FCDO in Nepal anticipates that the framework agreement for all Eight Lots will operate for a period of 4 years, commencing on 1st May 2026 (tentatively). A review of all supplier's perfromance and competativeness of rates offered in relation to the market will be assesed formally once every year."
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "3 - Air Conditioning and White Goods Supplies",
                "title": "Air Conditioning and White Goods Supplies",
                "description": "3 - Air Conditioning and White Goods Supplies",
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 100000,
                    "amount": 100000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Company Profile and Past Experience:",
                            "description": "Company Profile and Past Experience: * Please provide company profile showing business network, ISO (or equivalent) certification, registration, and licences with the state authorities. * Also, mention number of years of experience in providing similar services to Diplomatic missions, multinational or large organisations or equivalent (Preferred requirement 3 Years). * Please provide details of 3 similar contracts including: Company name and address Contact person name, number, email id SOW of service provided Value of the contract awarded Contract duration",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 10,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Availability of products and Quality Control",
                            "description": "Availability of products and Quality Control: Please describe your approach and methodology of delivering each item listed in the SoSR including the quality assurance procedures. Your response should include the below points: Details about the manufacturing units and supply chain cycle, in case of OEM. Please provide timeline for sourcing of items from the manufacturing units, in case of dealer. Confirm that the proposed products are CE (European Union), UKCA, BS EN, UL, TUV, ASTA or relevant equivalent/comparable standard / certification, as applicable. or relevant equivalent/comparable standard/certification, as applicable. Please provide authorised dealership certificate. Please provide warranty of each product mentioned and availability of spare parts for 3 years from date of supply. How will you manage this warranty? Please provide Warranty details, Manual and Parts List. Health and safety: Please confirm your company's H&S procedures and understanding of FCDO H&S guidelines.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 15,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Lead Time for delivery",
                            "description": "Supplier shall ensure delivery of goods within stipulated time of 24 to 48 hours. Please confirm whether you can supply the items as per the defined expectation above and in the SOSR. Please outline all steps or routes you would undergo to supply the materials as per the FCDO expectation defined in SOSR along with no delays or delays kept to the minimum timeline. How would you escalate or make the Authority aware of any delays?",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 10,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Risk",
                            "description": "Please highlight any probable risk that you predict in this contract. Describe how you will manage such risks in relation to this contract and to delivering the goods.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 5,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Customer support Arrangement",
                            "description": "Describe your customer support arrangements including procedures for complaints, problems, and escalation procedures along with escalation matrix. Your response should include a flowchart with at least three contact person's name and contact details.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 5,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Product packaging and delivery environmental impact",
                            "description": "Please demonstrate how you will reduce environmental impact of the products, packaging and deliveries including a reduction of waste created (e.g. packaging). This will be expected to be applied during the lifetime of the contract. Please also demonstrate how you will continue to assess delivery of the reduction and look to innovate and further reduce environmental impacts via delivery of the service.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 5,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "cost",
                            "name": "Commercials",
                            "description": "A full assessment of the total price breakdown for each of the item requested. Competitiveness of the Commercial offer in relation to the Market. This MUST be in the format of the spreadsheet at Schedule of Prices & Rates. Failure to provide a pricing submission in the format requested may invalidate your tender proposal.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 50,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "selectionCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "economic",
                            "description": "Ability to Oprate in Nepal"
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "technical",
                            "description": "Ability to Oprate in Nepal"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-05-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2028-04-30T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2030-04-30T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "FCDO in Nepal anticipates that the framework agreement for all Eight Lots will operate for a period of 4 years, commencing on 1st May 2026 (tentatively). A review of all supplier's perfromance and competativeness of rates offered in relation to the market will be assesed formally once every year."
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "4 - Electrical Items Supplies",
                "title": "Electrical Items Supplies",
                "description": "4 - Electrical Items Supplies",
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 60000,
                    "amount": 60000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Company Profile and Past Experience:",
                            "description": "Company Profile and Past Experience: * Please provide company profile showing business network, ISO (or equivalent) certification, registration, and licences with the state authorities. * Also, mention number of years of experience in providing similar services to Diplomatic missions, multinational or large organisations or equivalent (Preferred requirement 3 Years). * Please provide details of 3 similar contracts including: Company name and address Contact person name, number, email id SOW of service provided Value of the contract awarded Contract duration",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 10,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Availability of products and Quality Control",
                            "description": "Availability of products and Quality Control: Please describe your approach and methodology of delivering each item listed in the SoSR including the quality assurance procedures. Your response should include the below points: Details about the manufacturing units and supply chain cycle, in case of OEM. Please provide timeline for sourcing of items from the manufacturing units, in case of dealer. Confirm that the proposed products are CE (European Union), UKCA, BS EN, UL, TUV, ASTA or relevant equivalent/comparable standard / certification, as applicable. or relevant equivalent/comparable standard/certification, as applicable. Please provide authorised dealership certificate. Please provide warranty of each product mentioned and availability of spare parts for 3 years from date of supply. How will you manage this warranty? Please provide Warranty details, Manual and Parts List. Health and safety: Please confirm your company's H&S procedures and understanding of FCDO H&S guidelines.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 15,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Lead Time for delivery",
                            "description": "Supplier shall ensure delivery of goods within stipulated time of 24 to 48 hours. Please confirm whether you can supply the items as per the defined expectation above and in the SOSR. Please outline all steps or routes you would undergo to supply the materials as per the FCDO expectation defined in SOSR along with no delays or delays kept to the minimum timeline. How would you escalate or make the Authority aware of any delays?",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 10,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Risk",
                            "description": "Please highlight any probable risk that you predict in this contract. Describe how you will manage such risks in relation to this contract and to delivering the goods.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 5,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Customer support Arrangement",
                            "description": "Describe your customer support arrangements including procedures for complaints, problems, and escalation procedures along with escalation matrix. Your response should include a flowchart with at least three contact person's name and contact details.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 5,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Product packaging and delivery environmental impact",
                            "description": "Please demonstrate how you will reduce environmental impact of the products, packaging and deliveries including a reduction of waste created (e.g. packaging). This will be expected to be applied during the lifetime of the contract. Please also demonstrate how you will continue to assess delivery of the reduction and look to innovate and further reduce environmental impacts via delivery of the service.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 5,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "cost",
                            "name": "Commercials",
                            "description": "A full assessment of the total price breakdown for each of the item requested. Competitiveness of the Commercial offer in relation to the Market. This MUST be in the format of the spreadsheet at Schedule of Prices & Rates. Failure to provide a pricing submission in the format requested may invalidate your tender proposal.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 50,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "selectionCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "economic",
                            "description": "Ability to Oprate in Nepal"
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "technical",
                            "description": "Ability to Oprate in Nepal"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-05-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2028-04-30T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2030-04-30T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "FCDO in Nepal anticipates that the framework agreement for all Eight Lots will operate for a period of 4 years, commencing on 1st May 2026 (tentatively). A review of all supplier's perfromance and competativeness of rates offered in relation to the market will be assesed formally once every year."
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "5 - Carpentry Items Supplies",
                "title": "Carpentry Items Supplies",
                "description": "5 - Carpentry Items Supplies",
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 30000,
                    "amount": 30000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Company Profile and Past Experience:",
                            "description": "Company Profile and Past Experience: * Please provide company profile showing business network, ISO (or equivalent) certification, registration, and licences with the state authorities. * Also, mention number of years of experience in providing similar services to Diplomatic missions, multinational or large organisations or equivalent (Preferred requirement 3 Years). * Please provide details of 3 similar contracts including: Company name and address Contact person name, number, email id SOW of service provided Value of the contract awarded Contract duration",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 10,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Availability of products and Quality Control",
                            "description": "Availability of products and Quality Control: Please describe your approach and methodology of delivering each item listed in the SoSR including the quality assurance procedures. Your response should include the below points: Details about the manufacturing units and supply chain cycle, in case of OEM. Please provide timeline for sourcing of items from the manufacturing units, in case of dealer. Confirm that the proposed products are CE (European Union), UKCA, BS EN, UL, TUV, ASTA or relevant equivalent/comparable standard / certification, as applicable. or relevant equivalent/comparable standard/certification, as applicable. Please provide authorised dealership certificate. Please provide warranty of each product mentioned and availability of spare parts for 3 years from date of supply. How will you manage this warranty? Please provide Warranty details, Manual and Parts List. Health and safety: Please confirm your company's H&S procedures and understanding of FCDO H&S guidelines.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 15,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Lead Time for delivery",
                            "description": "Supplier shall ensure delivery of goods within stipulated time of 24 to 48 hours. Please confirm whether you can supply the items as per the defined expectation above and in the SOSR. Please outline all steps or routes you would undergo to supply the materials as per the FCDO expectation defined in SOSR along with no delays or delays kept to the minimum timeline. How would you escalate or make the Authority aware of any delays?",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 10,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Risk",
                            "description": "Please highlight any probable risk that you predict in this contract. Describe how you will manage such risks in relation to this contract and to delivering the goods.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 5,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Customer support Arrangement",
                            "description": "Describe your customer support arrangements including procedures for complaints, problems, and escalation procedures along with escalation matrix. Your response should include a flowchart with at least three contact person's name and contact details.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 5,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Product packaging and delivery environmental impact",
                            "description": "Please demonstrate how you will reduce environmental impact of the products, packaging and deliveries including a reduction of waste created (e.g. packaging). This will be expected to be applied during the lifetime of the contract. Please also demonstrate how you will continue to assess delivery of the reduction and look to innovate and further reduce environmental impacts via delivery of the service.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 5,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "cost",
                            "name": "Commercials",
                            "description": "A full assessment of the total price breakdown for each of the item requested. Competitiveness of the Commercial offer in relation to the Market. This MUST be in the format of the spreadsheet at Schedule of Prices & Rates. Failure to provide a pricing submission in the format requested may invalidate your tender proposal.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 50,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "selectionCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "economic",
                            "description": "Ability to Oprate in Nepal"
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "technical",
                            "description": "Ability to Oprate in Nepal"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-05-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2028-04-30T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2030-04-30T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "FCDO in Nepal anticipates that the framework agreement for all Eight Lots will operate for a period of 4 years, commencing on 1st May 2026 (tentatively). A review of all supplier's perfromance and competativeness of rates offered in relation to the market will be assesed formally once every year."
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "6 - Health and Safety Items Supplies",
                "title": "Health and Safety Items Supplies",
                "description": "6 - Health and Safety Items Supplies",
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 30000,
                    "amount": 30000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Company Profile and Past Experience:",
                            "description": "Company Profile and Past Experience: * Please provide company profile showing business network, ISO (or equivalent) certification, registration, and licences with the state authorities. * Also, mention number of years of experience in providing similar services to Diplomatic missions, multinational or large organisations or equivalent (Preferred requirement 3 Years). * Please provide details of 3 similar contracts including: Company name and address Contact person name, number, email id SOW of service provided Value of the contract awarded Contract duration",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 10,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Availability of products and Quality Control",
                            "description": "Availability of products and Quality Control: Please describe your approach and methodology of delivering each item listed in the SoSR including the quality assurance procedures. Your response should include the below points: Details about the manufacturing units and supply chain cycle, in case of OEM. Please provide timeline for sourcing of items from the manufacturing units, in case of dealer. Confirm that the proposed products are CE (European Union), UKCA, BS EN, UL, TUV, ASTA or relevant equivalent/comparable standard / certification, as applicable. or relevant equivalent/comparable standard/certification, as applicable. Please provide authorised dealership certificate. Please provide warranty of each product mentioned and availability of spare parts for 3 years from date of supply. How will you manage this warranty? Please provide Warranty details, Manual and Parts List. Health and safety: Please confirm your company's H&S procedures and understanding of FCDO H&S guidelines.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 15,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Lead Time for delivery",
                            "description": "Supplier shall ensure delivery of goods within stipulated time of 24 to 48 hours. Please confirm whether you can supply the items as per the defined expectation above and in the SOSR. Please outline all steps or routes you would undergo to supply the materials as per the FCDO expectation defined in SOSR along with no delays or delays kept to the minimum timeline. How would you escalate or make the Authority aware of any delays?",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 10,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Risk",
                            "description": "Please highlight any probable risk that you predict in this contract. Describe how you will manage such risks in relation to this contract and to delivering the goods.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 5,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Customer support Arrangement",
                            "description": "Describe your customer support arrangements including procedures for complaints, problems, and escalation procedures along with escalation matrix. Your response should include a flowchart with at least three contact person's name and contact details.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 5,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Product packaging and delivery environmental impact",
                            "description": "Please demonstrate how you will reduce environmental impact of the products, packaging and deliveries including a reduction of waste created (e.g. packaging). This will be expected to be applied during the lifetime of the contract. Please also demonstrate how you will continue to assess delivery of the reduction and look to innovate and further reduce environmental impacts via delivery of the service.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 5,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "cost",
                            "name": "Commercials",
                            "description": "A full assessment of the total price breakdown for each of the item requested. Competitiveness of the Commercial offer in relation to the Market. This MUST be in the format of the spreadsheet at Schedule of Prices & Rates. Failure to provide a pricing submission in the format requested may invalidate your tender proposal.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 50,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "selectionCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "economic",
                            "description": "Ability to Oprate in Nepal"
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "technical",
                            "description": "Ability to Oprate in Nepal"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-05-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2028-04-30T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2030-04-30T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "FCDO in Nepal anticipates that the framework agreement for all Eight Lots will operate for a period of 4 years, commencing on 1st May 2026 (tentatively). A review of all supplier's perfromance and competativeness of rates offered in relation to the market will be assesed formally once every year."
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "7 - Generator Spare Parts Supplies",
                "title": "Generator Spare Parts Supplies",
                "description": "7 - Generator Spare Parts Supplies",
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 30000,
                    "amount": 30000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Company Profile and Past Experience:",
                            "description": "Company Profile and Past Experience: * Please provide company profile showing business network, ISO (or equivalent) certification, registration, and licences with the state authorities. * Also, mention number of years of experience in providing similar services to Diplomatic missions, multinational or large organisations or equivalent (Preferred requirement 3 Years). * Please provide details of 3 similar contracts including: Company name and address Contact person name, number, email id SOW of service provided Value of the contract awarded Contract duration",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 10,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Availability of products and Quality Control",
                            "description": "Availability of products and Quality Control: Please describe your approach and methodology of delivering each item listed in the SoSR including the quality assurance procedures. Your response should include the below points: Details about the manufacturing units and supply chain cycle, in case of OEM. Please provide timeline for sourcing of items from the manufacturing units, in case of dealer. Confirm that the proposed products are CE (European Union), UKCA, BS EN, UL, TUV, ASTA or relevant equivalent/comparable standard / certification, as applicable. or relevant equivalent/comparable standard/certification, as applicable. Please provide authorised dealership certificate. Please provide warranty of each product mentioned and availability of spare parts for 3 years from date of supply. How will you manage this warranty? Please provide Warranty details, Manual and Parts List. Health and safety: Please confirm your company's H&S procedures and understanding of FCDO H&S guidelines.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 15,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Lead Time for delivery",
                            "description": "Supplier shall ensure delivery of goods within stipulated time of 24 to 48 hours. Please confirm whether you can supply the items as per the defined expectation above and in the SOSR. Please outline all steps or routes you would undergo to supply the materials as per the FCDO expectation defined in SOSR along with no delays or delays kept to the minimum timeline. How would you escalate or make the Authority aware of any delays?",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 10,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Risk",
                            "description": "Please highlight any probable risk that you predict in this contract. Describe how you will manage such risks in relation to this contract and to delivering the goods.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 5,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Customer support Arrangement",
                            "description": "Describe your customer support arrangements including procedures for complaints, problems, and escalation procedures along with escalation matrix. Your response should include a flowchart with at least three contact person's name and contact details.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 5,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Product packaging and delivery environmental impact",
                            "description": "Please demonstrate how you will reduce environmental impact of the products, packaging and deliveries including a reduction of waste created (e.g. packaging). This will be expected to be applied during the lifetime of the contract. Please also demonstrate how you will continue to assess delivery of the reduction and look to innovate and further reduce environmental impacts via delivery of the service.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 5,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "cost",
                            "name": "Commercials",
                            "description": "A full assessment of the total price breakdown for each of the item requested. Competitiveness of the Commercial offer in relation to the Market. This MUST be in the format of the spreadsheet at Schedule of Prices & Rates. Failure to provide a pricing submission in the format requested may invalidate your tender proposal.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 50,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "selectionCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "economic",
                            "description": "Ability to Oprate in Nepal"
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "technical",
                            "description": "Ability to Oprate in Nepal"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-05-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2028-04-30T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2030-04-30T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "FCDO in Nepal anticipates that the framework agreement for all Eight Lots will operate for a period of 4 years, commencing on 1st May 2026 (tentatively). A review of all supplier's perfromance and competativeness of rates offered in relation to the market will be assesed formally once every year."
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "8 - Civil Construction and Miscellaneous Work Items",
                "title": "Civil, Construction and Miscellaneous Work Items",
                "description": "8 - Civil Construction and Miscellaneous Work Items",
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 150000,
                    "amount": 150000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Company Profile and Past Experience:",
                            "description": "Company Profile and Past Experience: * Please provide company profile showing business network, ISO (or equivalent) certification, registration, and licences with the state authorities. * Also, mention number of years of experience in providing similar services to Diplomatic missions, multinational or large organisations or equivalent (Preferred requirement 3 Years). * Please provide details of 3 similar contracts including: Company name and address Contact person name, number, email id SOW of service provided Value of the contract awarded Contract duration",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 10,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Availability of products and Quality Control",
                            "description": "Availability of products and Quality Control: Please describe your approach and methodology of delivering each item listed in the SoSR including the quality assurance procedures. Your response should include the below points: Details about the manufacturing units and supply chain cycle, in case of OEM. Please provide timeline for sourcing of items from the manufacturing units, in case of dealer. Confirm that the proposed products are CE (European Union), UKCA, BS EN, UL, TUV, ASTA or relevant equivalent/comparable standard / certification, as applicable. or relevant equivalent/comparable standard/certification, as applicable. Please provide authorised dealership certificate. Please provide warranty of each product mentioned and availability of spare parts for 3 years from date of supply. How will you manage this warranty? Please provide Warranty details, Manual and Parts List. Health and safety: Please confirm your company's H&S procedures and understanding of FCDO H&S guidelines.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 15,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Lead Time for delivery",
                            "description": "Supplier shall ensure delivery of goods within stipulated time of 24 to 48 hours. Please confirm whether you can supply the items as per the defined expectation above and in the SOSR. Please outline all steps or routes you would undergo to supply the materials as per the FCDO expectation defined in SOSR along with no delays or delays kept to the minimum timeline. How would you escalate or make the Authority aware of any delays?",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 10,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Risk",
                            "description": "Please highlight any probable risk that you predict in this contract. Describe how you will manage such risks in relation to this contract and to delivering the goods.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 5,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Customer support Arrangement",
                            "description": "Describe your customer support arrangements including procedures for complaints, problems, and escalation procedures along with escalation matrix. Your response should include a flowchart with at least three contact person's name and contact details.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 5,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Product packaging and delivery environmental impact",
                            "description": "Please demonstrate how you will reduce environmental impact of the products, packaging and deliveries including a reduction of waste created (e.g. packaging). This will be expected to be applied during the lifetime of the contract. Please also demonstrate how you will continue to assess delivery of the reduction and look to innovate and further reduce environmental impacts via delivery of the service.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 5,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "cost",
                            "name": "Commercials",
                            "description": "A full assessment of the total price breakdown for each of the item requested. Competitiveness of the Commercial offer in relation to the Market. This MUST be in the format of the spreadsheet at Schedule of Prices & Rates. Failure to provide a pricing submission in the format requested may invalidate your tender proposal.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 50,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "selectionCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "economic",
                            "description": "Ability to Oprate in Nepal"
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "technical",
                            "description": "Ability to Oprate in Nepal"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-05-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2028-04-30T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2030-04-30T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "FCDO in Nepal anticipates that the framework agreement for all Eight Lots will operate for a period of 4 years, commencing on 1st May 2026 (tentatively). A review of all supplier's perfromance and competativeness of rates offered in relation to the market will be assesed formally once every year."
                }
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2025-07-28T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "status": "active",
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "techniques": {
            "hasFrameworkAgreement": true,
            "frameworkAgreement": {
                "method": "withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition",
                "periodRationale": "Not applicable",
                "type": "closed",
                "description": "Please refer the tender pack."
            }
        },
        "submissionMethodDetails": "Your tender must be submitted via the FCDO's e-sourcing portal (https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html) in accordance with the attached ITT Instructions. Tenders submitted by any other means will not be accepted. Please also note the requirement to register and submit commonly used information on the Central Digital Platform as described in the instructions for completing the invitation to tender. Important information for all Potential Suppliers: In order to participate and gain access to the Invitation To Tender documentation in relation to this procurement, potential suppliers should access the FCDO's e-sourcing portal (link provided above). Once logged in, search for Project Reference No. 12343. If a potential supplier is not registered on the portal, click the 'Click here to register!' button, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete registration. Please note the portal operates a Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) login process and unregistered suppliers should read the guidance document available on the portal home page. Registration takes approximately 5 minutes and is free of charge.",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed",
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ]
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-03-16T17:00:00+00:00"
        },
        "enquiryPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-03-09T17:00:00+00:00"
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-04-13T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "lotDetails": {
            "awardCriteriaDetails": "Framework Agreement for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) supplies for British Embasy in Kathmandu Nepal. The tender is structured into eight lots, with each lot representing a specific category of MEP Goods/Consumables. Bidders may submit proposals for a minimum of one lot and/or multiple lots up to all eight lots depending upon their expertise/capabilities. Each lot will be evaluated independently based on the combined score of technical and commercial criteria. The bidder achieving the highest total score (technical + commercial) for a lot will be awarded the contract for that specific lot. We aim to empannel at least 3 competent supplier under each Lot."
        },
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "conflictOfInterest",
                "documentType": "conflictOfInterest",
                "description": "Not published"
            },
            {
                "id": "013669-2026",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013669-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-02-16T08:05:24Z",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ],
        "hasRecurrence": true,
        "recurrence": {
            "dates": [
                {
                    "startDate": "2029-06-04T23:59:59+01:00"
                }
            ]
        },
        "contractTerms": {
            "financialTerms": "Contractor will raise a monthly invoice for items delivered in the preceding month. No payments will be made against services/deliveries provided in case it is not supported by a valid requisition or purchase orders. Authority ensures payment to contractor within 30 days of receipt of invoices. A soft copy of invoice must be sent to contract manager. All payments will be electronically transferred to Bank Account or through Credit Cards against the material and services delivered. Depending on the payment value, transactions may also be completed via bank transfer. However, suppliers are advised to make arrangements for card payments when necessary. Therefore, it is recommended that all vendors maintain a wireless mobile POS (Point of Sale) machine to facilitate such transactions when required. The contractor will be expected to provide a monthly consolidated invoice for the goods supplied at BE during the month by not later than the 25th of each month. The invoice must reflect the quotation or pricing documentation submitted in response to the relevant call-off competition. All pricing must adhere to the pricing sheet submitted against the framework agreement."
        }
    },
    "language": "en"
}