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ESFM: FM - Cleaning Services for the BE in Mexico City

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

26 Jun 2026 at 17:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

14 May 2026 at 17:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking to procure cleaning services for the British Embassy in Mexico City. The contract, titled "ESFM: FM - Cleaning Services for the BE in Mexico City," falls under the services category, specifically cleaning services, with a gross value of £420,000. This procurement is in its tender stage, following a selective competitive procedure with a phase-involving participation period and tendering period. The submission deadline for expressions of interest is 30th July 2026, with the award scheduled to conclude by 7th August 2026. The procurement is aimed at providing comprehensive cleaning across various office spaces and common areas within the embassy. Located in Mexico, the service period is set to commence on 4th January 2027 and could extend up to 3rd January 2032, covering an initial three-year term with potential two-year extensions.

This tender offers significant business opportunities for companies specialising in large-scale cleaning services, especially those comfortable operating internationally. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can also find suitability in this tender, given the potential for extended contracts and the use of quality and commercial criteria in the evaluation process. Businesses with a proven track record in delivering comprehensive cleaning services, capable of meeting technical and cost criteria, are well-positioned to compete in this procurement process. With the British Embassy being a prominent governmental facility, securing this tender could also enhance a company's profile and facilitate growth opportunities in the public sector contract landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESFM: FM - Cleaning Services for the BE in Mexico City

Notice Description

The British Embassy in Mexico City requires on-site cleaning services across the Embassy's office accommodation, including open plan and private offices, meeting rooms, receptions, corridors, stairwells, toilets, showers, kitchenettes, and other common areas.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Base period of 3 years, plus 2, 12-month possible extensions.

Planning Information

Request for Information (RFI) published on the British Embassy in Mexico City’s official LinkedIn page. The RFI invited interested suppliers who can provide cleaning services for office and common areas to submit their contact details and a brief description of their offer/services. The RFI made clear that it was issued for information-gathering purposes only and did not constitute an invitation to tender or any commitment to contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069953
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060542-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£362,068 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£362,068 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2026-08-10

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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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