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REMOVAL, REPLACEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE LIFT IN MWENYA BUILDING AT THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION KAMPALA.

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

31 Jul 2026 at 12:03

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

29 Dec 2025 at 11:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office sought a supplier to remove the existing lift in the Mwenya Building at the British High Commission in Kampala, Uganda, and replace it with a modern, compliant lift system. The requirement covered dismantling and removal, supply and installation of the replacement lift, testing, commissioning and post-installation maintenance through a service agreement. The work was intended to improve reliability, safety and performance while limiting disruption to building operations. The supplier was responsible for end-to-end delivery and for meeting relevant safety standards, statutory requirements and manufacturer specifications. This is a lift replacement and maintenance services opportunity for firms able to deliver a complete installation and ongoing support package.

The procurement reached tender: the buyer invited offers through a below-threshold open competition, with electronic submission allowed. Enquiries closed at 16:00 on 12 January 2026 and offers were due by 14:00 on 13 January 2026. The contract was planned to run from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2029, with a possible six-month extension subject to satisfactory performance. The estimated value was £104,084.56 including VAT. Bids were to be assessed on a 60:40 weighting between technical quality and price. The process has since been cancelled. Although a successful bidder was identified, no contract was signed because the parties could not agree financial and contractual terms; the bidder sought a 50% advance payment but could not provide the required financial security and supporting documentation, including a bank guarantee.

This requirement suits lift engineering and building-services contractors with the capability to manage a full replacement project, from safe dismantling through installation, testing and commissioning to planned maintenance. Suppliers need to demonstrate competent delivery of modern lift systems, compliance with applicable safety standards and statutory requirements, and adherence to manufacturer specifications. The work also calls for practical project management in an operational diplomatic building, including coordination that minimises disruption and maintains safe access. Firms with reliable maintenance teams, experience supporting lift uptime and the capacity to provide a continuing service agreement would be well placed. The cancelled procurement indicates that financial security and supporting documentation, including a bank guarantee, were material contractual considerations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

REMOVAL, REPLACEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE LIFT IN MWENYA BUILDING AT THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION KAMPALA.

Notice Description

The purpose of this project is to replace the existing lift, which has reached the end of its operational life, with a modern, compliant lift system. The scope includes dismantling and removal of the current lift, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the new lift, and post-installation maintenance under a service agreement to ensure continued safe operation and uptime. The appointed supplier will be responsible for the full end-to-end delivery, ensuring compliance with all relevant safety standards, statutory requirements, and manufacturer specifications. The objective is to improve reliability, safety, and performance of the vertical transportation system while ensuring minimal disruption to building operations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract will be exteded for 6 months sunject to satisfactory performcance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fd91
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072661-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£104,084 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£104,084 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

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