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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

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Tender

29 Dec 2025 at 11:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is initiating a tender for the "Removal, Replacement and Maintenance of the Lift in Mwenya Building at the British High Commission Kampala". This procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on lift-maintenance, and is valued at £104,084.56. The project is located in Uganda and involves the dismantling of an old lift, installation of a new compliant system, and ongoing maintenance. The tender process is currently active, conducted via an open competition method, with electronic submissions accepted until 13th January 2026. The resulting contract will begin on 1st March 2026 and may extend for six months based on satisfactory performance.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for companies specialising in lift maintenance and installation services, particularly those with experience in handling projects within diplomatic premises that require adherence to stringent safety and performance standards. Given the open competition format, businesses that excel in technical capability and cost-effectiveness have a favourable chance. The evaluation will be based on a 60:40 ratio of technical quality to pricing, making it an attractive option for companies that can offer high-quality service and innovative solutions while maintaining competitive pricing.

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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/086245-2025
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

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
29 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 20262 weeks to go
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
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
Fulufhelo Ratshionya
Contact Email
fulufhelo.ratshionya@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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