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PROVISION OF QUARTERLY SERVICING OF SECURITY EQUIPMENT AT THE BRITISH EMBASSY HARARE.

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) involves the provision of quarterly servicing for security equipment at the British Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe. FCDO, a central government public authority located in London, has issued this tender in the services category, with the industry classification focusing on "Repair and maintenance services of security equipment" (CPV 50610000). As of September 19, 2025, the tender is in an active stage, allowing electronic submissions until September 29, 2025, with the enquiry period closing on September 26, 2025. This open competition provides a gross contract value of £59,233.08, and the contract period is set to commence on January 1, 2026, extending up to December 31, 2029, with possible renewals based on satisfactory performance.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security equipment maintenance. Companies with a strong technical background and competitive commercial offers fit well within the tender’s award criteria, which allocate 60 points for technical evaluation and 40 points for commercial evaluation. The procurement method encourages below-threshold open competition, welcoming businesses capable of meeting specific health, safety, and security standards required by the FCDO. Engaging in this process could bolster a company’s portfolio with a valuable contract, facilitating business growth and expanding their footprint in international government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF QUARTERLY SERVICING OF SECURITY EQUIPMENT AT THE BRITISH EMBASSY HARARE.

Notice Description

The purpose of the tender is to carry out a fully inclusive range of servicing of the security equipment at the British Embassy Harare. These require regular quarterly maintenance and repair to ensure their continuous operation, meets health, safety and security standards and that they are maintained as far as possible in line with FCDO standards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract will be extended based on performance satisfactory.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058e25
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057931-2025
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

50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,233 Under £100K
Lots Value
£59,233 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 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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