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PROVISION OF GARDEN AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES FOR THE BRITISH EMBASSY HARARE.

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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28 Jul 2025 at 12:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, based in London, is seeking a qualified contractor for the provision of garden and landscaping services at the British Embassy in Harare. This procurement process, titled "Provision of Garden and Landscaping Services for the British Embassy Harare," falls under the services category with a focus on landscape gardening services. The open procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with key dates including the enquiry period ending on 21 August 2025 and the tender submission deadline on 22 August 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1 November 2025 and run until 31 October 2028, with a potential renewal based on satisfactory performance. The estimated contract value is £58,250.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in horticultural and landscaping services. Companies with experience in adhering to stringent health and safety standards would be well-suited to bid, especially those capable of delivering high-quality service in a foreign context, such as at the British Embassy in Harare. The open competitive nature of the procurement process provides a fair chance for qualified companies to secure a prestigious contract with a central government authority, potentially enhancing their portfolio and market position. This opportunity is especially appealing to businesses looking to expand their operations internationally or build relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF GARDEN AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES FOR THE BRITISH EMBASSY HARARE.

Notice Description

The objective is to provide routine planned gardening services to the British Embassy (BE) Harare office and residence. The contractor must be competent and conform to the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office Health and Safety standards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: It will be etended based on performamance satisfactory.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056711
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043458-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71421000 - Landscape gardening services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
£58,250 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

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
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

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