FM - Provision of Cleaning and Gardening Services to the British High Commission Nigeria Network

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

10 Jul 2026 at 15:21

Planning

20 May 2026 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is in the tender stage of procuring a single supplier for the provision of cleaning and gardening services at the British High Commission Nigeria Network. This procurement process, initiated on 10th July 2026, is classified under the services industry category and is being conducted via an open procedure. The services are to be delivered across multiple sites in Nigeria, with key submission deadlines set for the 24th of July 2026 for enquiries and the 7th of August 2026 for tender submissions. The related contract, valued at £1,800,000 gross, is expected to commence on 1st December 2026 and may extend to 30th November 2031, pending evaluation and authority discretion.

This tender provides a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning and landscape gardening services, particularly those that can meet both technical and commercial criteria, given the 70% weight towards quality and 30% towards price. With the focus on Nigeria, companies with experience or interest in expanding into international markets, particularly within Africa, would find this an advantageous proposition. The process encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs), further promoting diversity and growth among smaller businesses capable of handling comprehensive facilities management contracts. The electronic submission method via the FCDO's online portal ensures a streamlined bidding process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

FM - Provision of Cleaning and Gardening Services to the British High Commission Nigeria Network

Notice Description

The British High Commission Nigeria Network is seeking a single supplier to deliver its cleaning and gardening requirements across multiple sites in Nigeria.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: At the discretion of the Authority, the contract may be extended for up to 2 (two) 12 (twelve) month periods.

Planning Information

The Authority will be holding a 1 hour market enagagement session via Microsoft Teams at 11:30 BST (GMT+1) on 2nd June 2026. This session will cover the scope of the contract and how to bid. Suppliers will also have the opportunity to ask questions. If you wish to join the market engagement session, please complete this form https://forms.office.com/e/p4KAJa2avD by 17:00 GMT+1 on 1st June 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069cb6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065323-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71421000 - Landscape gardening services

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
8 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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