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PA23 UK2 - Preliminary market engagement notice Global Mine Action Programme 3 Sudan

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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13 Apr 2026 at 16:35

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is currently in the planning stage of a tender process for the UK's Global Mine Action Programme 3 (GMAP3) in Sudan. The programme focuses on services related to foreign economic-aid and has a projected budget of up to £5,000,000. A preliminary market engagement event is scheduled to take place virtually at 14:00 PM BST on 29 April 2026, aimed at providing an overview and seeking input from potential suppliers. Interested participants are required to submit questions by 12:00 PM on 27 April to inform the dialogue. This initiative highlights FCDO’s commitment to addressing landmine threats and reinforcing partnerships in Sudan.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mine action activities such as land survey and clearance, explosive ordnance risk education, and capacity building. With potential for a multi-year contract starting in October 2026, businesses with expertise in these areas can leverage this opportunity to expand their operations within the international aid sector. The procurement process invites collaboration and input, making it ideal for companies seeking to strengthen their position within government-funded programmes in challenging environments like Sudan.

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Notice Title

PA23 UK2 - Preliminary market engagement notice Global Mine Action Programme 3 Sudan

Notice Description

The UK's Global Mine Action Programme 3 (GMAP3) has been tackling the threat of landmines and other explosive remnants of war since 2022. The final extension period of GMAP3 will run to 31 March 2027. The next iteration of GMAP - GMAP4 - should commence from 1 April 2027, and run for at least two years. The UK is exploring the option to launch three-year project with a budget of up to PS5,000,000 under GMAP3/4 for mine action activities in Sudan, to begin during 2026 and end on 31st March 2029, subject to approval of the GMAP4 business case. The project would run as a close collaboration between the British Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office's (FCDO) GMAP team and FCDO's British Office Sudan. Potential activities may include: - Land survey and clearance. - Deployment of rapid response EOD teams. - The provision of Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE). - Capacity building of local operators PLEASE NOTE: The delivery route for the multi-year Sudan project (i.e. via a grant or a contract) has not yet been determined. A multi-year Sudan project would form part of GMAP's broader project portfolio. Several current GMAP projects have been extended to run until 31 March 2027. Procurement processes and early market engagement for new projects beginning from April 2027 will take place in the coming months, subject to approval of the GMAP4 business case.

Planning Information

We are holding an early market engagement event to introduce an overview of the project, gauge interest and seek feedback and advice from operators. This will take place virtually at 14:00 PM British Summer Time (BST) on Wednesday 29 April. This event is an opportunity to understand and influence GMAP planning, to ask questions of FCDO, and to provide feedback and advice. Prospective suppliers are also invited to send written questions to the FCDO Mine Action Lead andrew.griffiths@fcdo.gov.uk copying Jessica.wilson@fcdo.gov.yk and Gregory.mccrostie@fcdo.gov.uk. Receiving questions in advance will help FCDO to ensure that the event covers the areas suppliers are interested in. All advance questions must be received by 12:00 PM British Summer Time on Monday 27 April. It will also be possible to ask questions at the event. The Statement of Outcomes, a list of questions for prospective suppliers, and any other supporting documents will be made available on the FCDO Supplier Portal a minimum of one week prior to the early market engagement event. Please register for attendance for the EME using the link below, which is a separate requirement from registering interest on the FCDO supplier portal. To reserve space on the Early Market Engagement event please register via https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/Qb4Ynxa5af  Please note that no final decisions have been made about future GMAP multi-year contracts. Suppliers should not assume that they will go ahead or will go ahead in the form outlined in the Statement of Outcomes as these decisions are still subject to review, including in response to supplier feedback.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068167
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033471-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Apr 20265 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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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