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PROVISION OF SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND AIR HANDLING UNITS (CHILLER PLANT) FOR THE BRITISH EMBASSY HARARE.

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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20 Jan 2026 at 12:26

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is currently undertaking an open tender process for the "Provision of Service and Maintenance of Air Conditioning System and Air Handling Units (Chiller Plant)" at the British Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe. This tender, under the main category of services and classified under CPV code 50610000, is at the tender stage with a deadline for submissions set for 9th February 2026 at 14:00. This procurement is below the threshold value with a total estimated value of £66,000 GBP. The contract commencement is planned for 1st April 2026, lasting until 31st March 2029, with potential for renewal based on performance.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in the repair and maintenance of security equipment, particularly those with experience in air conditioning and chiller plant maintenance. With an open competition procurement method, businesses with strong quality assurance systems and competitive pricing strategies are well-positioned to compete. The 60:40 weightage on quality to price underscores the emphasis on quality service delivery. Companies seeking to expand their footprint in the international public sector arena, especially within the Zimbabwean region, will find this contract opportunity beneficial.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND AIR HANDLING UNITS (CHILLER PLANT) FOR THE BRITISH EMBASSY HARARE.

Notice Description

The scope of these works covers the Planned Preventative and Reactive Maintenance of all the Air conditioning Units and Chiller Plant as per the attached Schedules. All the items identified and listed in the schedules shall be serviced and maintained in accordance with manufacturers recommendations to the service intervals identified on the schedules

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension will be subject to satisfactory performance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0609e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004780-2026
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

50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£66,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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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