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PROVISION OF FIRE RESPONSE AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION NAIROBI

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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28 Jul 2025 at 18:25

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is inviting tenders for the provision of fire response and equipment maintenance services at the British High Commission in Nairobi. This procurement, in the tender stage, is categorised under the repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment. It includes two lots: supply and maintenance of firefighting equipment, and 24-hour emergency fire response services. Interested parties should note that the tender period concludes on 18th August 2025 at 13:00 BST, and enquiries can be made until 13th August 2025. The project will commence on 1st October 2025 and is set to run until 30th September 2028, with a possible extension. The process follows an open competition policy, allowing for electronic submissions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety services and equipment maintenance to expand their operations internationally, particularly in East Africa. Companies with expertise in quick-response emergency services or who can support and maintain essential fire protection systems are ideally placed to compete. The contract value of £63,230, coupled with the potential for renewal, makes this an attractive opportunity for businesses aiming to grow their portfolio in the public sector, underlining the need for both technical acumen and competitive pricing to secure a successful bid.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF FIRE RESPONSE AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION NAIROBI

Notice Description

The British High Commission Nairobi is seeking the service of a supplier to provide fire response and equipment maintenance services. The service provider should be able to provide service for the 2 lots, Lot 1: Supply and maintenance of fire of fire-fighting equipment and Lot 2: 24 hour emergency fire response services.

Lot Information

Lot 1: Supply and maintenance of fire of fire-fighting equipment

The supplier shall carry out inspections of all fire protection equipment. The equipment is to be tested, serviced, repaired, maintained and/or replaced comprise of:

Renewal: Subject to satisfactory performance

Lot 2: 24 hour emergency fire response services.

The Supplier shall provide 24-hour emergency fire response services to all designated properties of the British High Commission. These services must be delivered within agreed and acceptable response timeframes. The standard response time, in alignment with UK emergency service standards, is under six (6) minutes from the time of notification

Renewal: Subject to satisfactory performance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056788
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043651-2025
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£63,230 Under £100K
Lots Value
£126,510 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 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
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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