Planning

Provision of electrical services to the British High Commission offices and residences across Africa region

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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05 Nov 2025 at 14:18

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05 Nov 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is currently in the planning stage of procuring electrical services to cover its estates, including both residential and official properties, across the Sub-Saharan Africa region. This initiative involves establishing a framework agreement with South African suppliers effective from 15th February 2026 until 14th February 2029, with a potential extension considered. With an overall contract value of £1,000,000, this procurement falls under the 'works' category, specifically aimed at electrical wiring and fitting work. Key engagement dates include a virtual session scheduled for 12th November 2025 for prospective suppliers, followed by a due engagement completion on 20th November 2025. The contract will cater to multiple regions including Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, South Africa, and several other African countries.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating within the electrical services sector, particularly those based in South Africa. The FCDO is seeking small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide reliable and efficient electrical services on a framework agreement basis, working with British High Commissions and residences. Furthermore, businesses encouraged to partake include those within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, harnessing this chance to expand their service footprint across Africa. The provision of services under this three-year contract will require businesses that can handle 'as-and-when-required' mandates, allowing flexible operational dynamics that could foster long-term relationships with a central government entity.

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Notice Title

Provision of electrical services to the British High Commission offices and residences across Africa region

Notice Description

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) wishes to establish a framework contract with South African service providers to deliver electrical services across its estates; including both residential and official properties in Sub-Saharan Africa. The contract will operate under a three-year, as-and-when-required framework agreement, with the option to extend subject to performance and operational requirements

Planning Information

to establish a contract with South African Suppliers to deliver electrical services across its estates, including both residential and official properties in Sub-Saharan Africa. The engagement session will be conducted virtually on the 12th November 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db06
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072894-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Feb 2026 - 14 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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