Tender

Full Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems at British Embassy Baghdad

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

29 Oct 2025 at 07:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is currently in the tender stage for the "Full Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems at British Embassy Baghdad," located in Iraq. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically addressing the fire-detection and fire-alarm systems industry. The process follows an open, below-threshold competition method, inviting bids until 20th November 2025. The tender commenced on 29th October 2025, with an enquiry period ending on 10th November 2025. The contract, valued at £60,000, is slated to start on 16th January 2026 and conclude by 4th February 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in fire detection and prevention systems. Specifically, businesses capable of providing DV Cleared and SAFE+ trained professionals will be well-suited to compete, ensuring compliance with BSEN54 standards. With a balanced emphasis on 40% commercial and 60% technical criteria, businesses that excel in both realms are encouraged to participate. The open competition format broadens access, making it an attractive venture for companies eager to expand their portfolio in international settings such as Iraq.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Full Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems at British Embassy Baghdad

Notice Description

The British Embassy in Baghdad seeks DV Cleared, SAFE+ trained qualified professionals to carry out a full inspection, and testing of the 22 Fire Alarms Systems throughout the compound. The Supplier shall provide a full, detailed list of devices with model numbers and make any recommendations regarding the compliance of the Fire Alarm Systems with reference to BSEN54.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d5d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069200-2025
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jan 2026 - 4 Feb 2026 30 days
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
Regional Procurement Hub for Asia 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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