Tender

CPG/12895/2025 - Provision of Hard Facilities Management and Associated Services for the British Embassy in Washington DC

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

04 Dec 2025 at 21:15

Planning

28 Nov 2025 at 17:44

Planning

11 Nov 2025 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is conducting an open tender for the Provision of Hard Facilities Management and Associated Services at the British Embassy in Washington DC. This procurement targets the facilities management services industry and involves a substantial contract with a five-year fixed term, starting on 1 October 2026, with potential extensions for up to two additional years. The tender process is in the active stage, with critical dates including the enquiry period ending on 18 December 2025 and the tender period concluding on 8 January 2026. The competitive flexible procedure consists of multiple stages including site visits and negotiation periods, ensuring thorough assessment and selection of service providers.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in facilities management services, given its considerable contract value of up to £15.55 million. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the tender criteria are weighted heavily towards technical capability and quality assurance. Companies with expertise in management services, hard facilities management, and project-related services, especially those with experience in overseeing embassy properties, will find this tender advantageous. Successful contractors will provide services not only at the embassy but also at staff residential properties, presenting additional avenues for business expansion within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPG/12895/2025 - Provision of Hard Facilities Management and Associated Services for the British Embassy in Washington DC

Notice Description

The British Embassy in Washington is seeking to consolidate FM Hard Services to reduce procurement and contract management related workloads of Estates Team. The scope of Services covered in this Service Specification comprises: a) Management Services ("Management Services") b) Hard FM Services - Staff Residential Properties ("Hard FM Services - Staff Residential Property") c) Hard FM Services - Embassy Compound ("Hard FM Services - British Embassy Washington"); and d) Project Related Services ("Project Management and Minor Works") The steps of the Competitive flexible procedure are the following: Stage 1: ITT Stage Stage 2: Site Visit Stage 3: Invitation to Negotiate Tenders & Negotiation Period Stage 4: Invitation to Submit Best and Final Offer (BAFO Stage 5: Award of Final Tender Please note the forecasted contract value is broken down as follows: The fixed term of 5 years: Fixed Costs - PS8.07M Discretionary Costs - PS3.88 M Possible extensions 2 years: Fixed Costs - PS2.43M Discretionary Costs - PS1.17M

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional extensions of 1 year + 1 year included in the original tender. Extensions will be actioned with Supplier and Authority's agreement.

Planning Information

The central objective of the market engagement event was to provide further details on the scope of requirements and planned procurement activities, to gather feedback from the market and to gain market insight on the capabilities, capacity and interest in the region. FCDO invited interested suppliers to attend an Early Market Engagement (EME) session relating to the provision of Hard Facilities Management Services and associated future procurements. This EME took place 15:00-16:30 UK time (10:00 – 11:30am EST) on Wednesday 4 December 2024 and was online via Microsoft Teams, with representation from the project team in Washington DC, Estates, Security and Network Directorate (ESND) and FCDO Commercial. This EME event was an opportunity for prospective suppliers to understand current planning for the provision of Hard Facilities Management Services for the British Embassy in Washington DC, to ask questions, and to provide feedback on the scope of requirement and procurement process. 1. The FCDO makes no obligations or undertakings in any way to: a) Commence any procurement activity; or b) accept any PIN information received from suppliers; or c) any other commitment to suppliers whatsoever, including any intention to form a contract with any supplier for provision of this, or any other, future tender opportunity. 2. Costs of preparing the response All costs relating to the preparation and submission of a response are the sole responsibility of the supplier The FCDO shall not pay the supplier, wholly or in part, for its response to this PIN.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dec7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079949-2025
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79993100 - Facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,550,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£15,550,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
4 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2032-09-01

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
Not specified
Contact Email
ame.procurement2@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

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