Tender

Provision of electrical services to the British High Commission offices and residence across Sub Saharan Africa Region

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

27 Nov 2025 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is currently seeking tenders for the provision of electrical services across the British High Commission offices and residences in the Sub-Saharan Africa region. This procurement falls under the 'services' category and employs an open procedure. Businesses are required to respond within a 48-hour period to emergencies, with field mobilisation within five working days. The contract is structured as a three-year framework agreement with potential extensions based on performance. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 15th December 2025, a submission deadline on 22nd December 2025, and an award period concluding on 16th March 2026. The contract is valued at £1,000,000 GBP and requires operations in South Africa, with potential engagements across several Sub-Saharan countries.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in electrical services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality, technically sound, and commercially viable proposals. It is ideal for businesses that can deploy trained personnel rapidly, ensuring compliance with strict timelines and operational standards. Companies with capabilities in electrical system design, maintenance, testing, certification, and emergency response services will find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio and establishing a robust presence in the African region. The framework's open nature, suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), provides an inclusive platform fostering growth and development in emerging markets.

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Notice Title

Provision of electrical services to the British High Commission offices and residence across Sub Saharan Africa Region

Notice Description

The Service Providers will be based in South Africa and must be capable of deploying qualified personnel to multiple countries as required. The contractor is expected to respond with a confirmed plan to deal with the issue within a 48hr period following notification, with requirement to mobilize for site attendance within no more than 5 working days. 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077623-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314100 - Electrical services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-03-31

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
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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
Not specified

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

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