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Power Generation Services for British Embassy Beirut

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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02 Oct 2025 at 07:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, involves providing power generation services for the British Embassy in Beirut, addressing the ongoing power shortage in Lebanon. The contract, titled "Power Generation Services for British Embassy Beirut," falls under the services category with a focus on ancillary building services. The procurement method was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition, and the process has advanced to the contract stage with a status of completion. The contract commenced on 1 July 2025 and will end on 30 June 2027, with an option to extend until 29 February 2028. The total contract value is £45,012.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in power generation services, particularly those familiar with operating within Lebanon. Companies skilled in providing ancillary building services can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and establish a foothold in the region. SMEs like Samir Kaii, who has been awarded the contract, exemplify the suitability of smaller enterprises participating in such tenders without facing extensive competition due to the procurement method employed.

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Notice Title

Power Generation Services for British Embassy Beirut

Notice Description

This contract serves to provide an additional power source for five flats managed by the British Embassy in Beirut, in response to the ongoing power shortage in Lebanon.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a650
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061526-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71326000 - Ancillary building services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,012 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Regional Procurement Hub for Asiac Pacific, Middle East and North Africa
Contact Email
mnlprocurement@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAMIR KAII

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