Planning

FM - Cleaning and Gardening - Nigeria Network

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 08:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "FM - Cleaning and Gardening - Nigeria Network" project. This initiative seeks to contract a single supplier to manage cleaning and gardening services across various sites in Nigeria. The industry category is services, specifically focused on cleaning and landscape gardening services. A market engagement session is scheduled to be held via Microsoft Teams on 2nd June 2026, at 11:30 BST (GMT+1), where interested parties can learn more about the contract scope and bidding process. The deadline to express interest in this session is 17:00 GMT+1 on 1st June 2026.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses, especially those in the cleaning and gardening sectors, aiming to expand their footprint in the Nigerian market. The contract is particularly suitable for SMEs. The procurement method invites competitive bidding, presenting an excellent chance for businesses with relevant experience to compete for a contract valued at approximately £1.46 million GBP over a three-year period, with a potential extension until 2031. Engaging in this tender could significantly enhance a company's portfolio and market presence in international facilities management services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FM - Cleaning and Gardening - 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.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069cb6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046108-2026
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

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
£1,456,990 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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