Tender

Provision of Cleaning & Janitorial Services at the British High Commission in Islamabad and British Deputy High Commission in Karachi

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 08:53

Planning

28 Aug 2025 at 08:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is conducting an active tender for the provision of Cleaning & Janitorial Services at the British High Commission Islamabad and British Deputy High Commission Karachi. This open procedure aims to engage a competent supplier from Pakistan for a three-year contract starting on 1st March 2026, with the option of two additional 12-month extensions. Interested suppliers must submit their tenders through the FCDO’s e-sourcing portal by 10th November 2025. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically housekeeping services, with a gross value of £1,537,337. Initial planning involved early market engagement, which took place on 10th September 2025, allowing interested suppliers to understand the requirements and contribute to the procurement planning phase.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the cleaning and facilities management sector, particularly those that are legally registered and compliant with Pakistani regulations, including tax and labour laws. The open procedure allows small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to compete effectively. The successful supplier will have the chance to secure a significant contract with the British government, enhancing their portfolio and providing stable employment opportunities for their workforce. Firms with expertise in commercial cleaning, facility maintenance, and services compliant with environmental and operational standards are well-suited to leverage this business opportunity.

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Notice Title

Provision of Cleaning & Janitorial Services at the British High Commission in Islamabad and British Deputy High Commission in Karachi

Notice Description

The British High Commission Islamabad & British Deputy High Commission Karachi intends to engage a competent supplier through a competitive tender process for providing Cleaning & Janitorial Services at the British High Commission Islamabad, British Deputy High Commission Karachi, Pakistan. The contract will become effective from 01st March 2026 and will be valid for 3 years. It will have the provision of 2 optional 12-month extensions, subject to satisfactory performance by the selected supplier and continued business requirement at British High Commission in Islamabad and British Deputy High Commission in Karachi. Suppliers/Bidders for this tender should be legally registered in Pakistan with relevant trade and government bodies to operate in Pakistan. Registered businesses should be compliant with various laws and regulations, including taxations, labour laws and other relevant laws/acts.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will become effective from 01st March 2026 and will be valid for 3 years. It will have the provision of 2 optional 12-month extensions, subject to satisfactory performance by the selected supplier and continued business requirement at British High Commission in Islamabad and British Deputy High Commission in Karachi.

Planning Information

An Early Market engagement is being planned on 10th September 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/eRRBJiHxhh A joining link to this virtual market engagement will be shared with suppliers who have completed this form, please ensure your details are shared with us (via the form) by 08th September 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058f07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064018-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98341110 - Housekeeping services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,302,828 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,302,828 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-06-03

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Sachin Khedekar
Contact Email
southasia.procurement@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+91 07042700834

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

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