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PROVISION OF PACKAGED NATURAL MINERAL WATER AT BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION NAIROBI

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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02 Jul 2025 at 11:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is initiating an open tender process for the provision of packaged natural mineral water at the British High Commission in Nairobi. This procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically still mineral water, and is set in Kenya. The tender period concludes on 28th July 2025, with an enquiry period ending on 21st July 2025. The process is managed through an open procedure under UK legislation 2023/54, offering a contract with a gross value estimate of GBP 350,000. The award period is expected to end on 6th August 2025, with the contract running from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028, and a potential extension up to 31st August 2030, subject to performance.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses capable of supplying large volumes of mineral water and providing reusable water dispensing units, ideally suited for those with the necessary technical certifications, such as KEBS EAS 13 and KEBS EAS 153. The FCDO evaluates submissions based on a 60% technical response, which includes social value, and a 40% commercial response, offering a structured opportunity for companies that can satisfy both quality and cost criteria. This opportunity is particularly beneficial for suppliers specialising in sustainable practices due to the focus on reusable resources and certifications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF PACKAGED NATURAL MINERAL WATER AT BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION NAIROBI

Notice Description

The Contractor will be responsible for the delivery of full 18.9L reusable bottles to the Authorities premises and collect empty reusable bottles on a weekly basis. The Contractor will be responsible for loaning water dispensing units which have hot & cold tap capability for use with the provision of packaged natural mineral water. The Authority will not purchase the dispensing units, and they always remain under the inventory and duty of care of the Contractor.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 +1 Yyears, subject to satisfactory performance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05578a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036780-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15981100 - Still mineral water

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-04-02

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
Not specified
Contact Email
thabang.mokoena@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

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