Planning

Facilities Management Services for British Embassy Tunis

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

19 May 2026 at 02:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is in the planning stage of procuring Facilities Management Services for the British Embassy in Tunis. This process, classified under the services category, is aimed at refining the final procurement approach through a Preliminary Market Engagement. Interested suppliers are invited to express their interest by 26 May 2026. The tender, valued at £640,000, is set in Tunisia and provides a significant opportunity within the CPV category of Facilities Management Services. The engagement notice was published on 19 May 2026, and further procurement notices are expected by 17 June 2026.

Opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly promising in this tender due to its suitability for such organisations. Businesses involved in facilities management services, especially those with international experience or capability to operate in Tunisia, will find this procurement advantageous for their growth prospects. Participation in the Preliminary Market Engagement can help align business offerings with the contracting authority's requirements, potentially leading to fruitful collaborations and contract awards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Facilities Management Services for British Embassy Tunis

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to engage the market head of a forthcoming procurement for the procurement of facilities management services for the British Embassy Tunis.

Planning Information

Interested suppliers are invited to express their interest in this Preliminary Market Engagement by sending an email to mnlprocurement@fcdo.gov.uk no later than 26 May 2026. Suppliers should include their company profile and the necessary company details, such as business registration, address, key contacts, years of operation, and relevant facilities management service experience. Upon submitting their expression of interest, suppliers may also be requested to accomplish a brief survey (survey questions to be sent separately). Information gathered through this engagement will also assist the Authority in refining the final procurement approach. Participation in this PME does not constitute any commitment to tender nor guarantee inclusion in the subsequent procurement stage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b78
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045574-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79993100 - Facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 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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