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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

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

20 Jun 2025 at 11:16

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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 Information

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.

Notice Details

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 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
28 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Postcode Area
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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