Planning

Framework Agreement for providing Refurbishment, Painting and Civil Maintenance Services and Works

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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31 Mar 2026 at 04:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is planning a procurement process under a framework agreement for refurbishment, painting, and civil maintenance services and works for the British High Commission in New Delhi, India. This competitive tender aims to empanel multiple suppliers and is slated to commence on 1st August 2026, concluding on 31st July 2030. The procurement process is presently at the planning stage, with an early market engagement session scheduled for 21st April 2026. Interested suppliers must register by 17th April 2026 to participate in this virtual session, offering a valuable opportunity to understand the FCDO's procurement procedures, projected timelines, and potential evaluation criteria.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses within the building maintenance industry, focusing on painting and refurbishment works. The framework agreement is suitable for SME and VCSE organisations, allowing them to participate in a long-term contractual relationship or framework with the central government. By inviting businesses to engage early, the FCDO encourages a wide participation pool, particularly favouring companies equipped to offer comprehensive refurbishment and maintenance services in New Delhi, India. This engagement will prepare businesses to align more closely with the procurement requirements, thereby enhancing their competitiveness in this marketplace.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for providing Refurbishment, Painting and Civil Maintenance Services and Works

Notice Description

The British High Commission (BHC) in New Delhi, India intends to empanel competent suppliers through a competitive tender process under a Framework Agreement for Providing Refurbishment, Painting and Civil Maintenance Services and Works. This will be multi-supplier Framework Agreement, for the duration of Four (04) years, expected to start on 1st August 2026 and shall expire on 31st July 2030. An Early Market engagement is being planned on 21st April 2026. Suitable and interested suppliers are invited to participate in the virtual market engagement session. The prime objective of organising this session is to share our tentative requirements and gain understanding of what can be provided or achieved by the players in the Local Market. A presentation will be shared with suppliers which will include FCDO's procurement procedures, possible bid evaluation criteria and overall project timelines. Interested suppliers should register their interest in participating this event by filling this form https://forms.office.com/e/6Rfh8SCqDv Please ensure you fill in all the details as requested in the form by 17th April 2026. Registered participants will receive the joining links for the virtual market engagement event by 20th April 2026.

Planning Information

An Early Market engagement is being planned on 21st April 2026. Suitable and interested suppliers are invited to participate in the virtual market engagement session. The prime objective of organising this session is to share our tentative requirements and gain understanding of what can be provided or achieved by the players in the Local Market. A presentation will be shared with suppliers which will include FCDO's procurement procedures, possible bid evaluation criteria and overall project timelines Interested suppliers should register their interest in participating this event by filling this form https://forms.office.com/e/6Rfh8SCqDv A joining link to this virtual/hybrid market engagement will be shared with suppliers who have completed this form, please ensure your details are shared with us (via the form) by 20th April 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06786f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029373-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45442110 - Painting work of buildings

45453100 - Refurbishment work

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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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