Tender

Provision of soft furnishings and accessories to the British High Commission Nairobi, Kenya

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

03 Jun 2026 at 13:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Provision of soft furnishings and accessories to the British High Commission Nairobi, Kenya." This procurement falls under the goods industry category with specific focus on soft furnishings, such as curtains and curtain rails. The location of delivery is Kenya, and the tender process follows an open procurement method suitable for below-threshold competitions. The tender inquiry period concludes on 17th June 2026, while final submissions are due by 23rd June 2026. The contract is planned to start on 1st August 2026, spanning three years with potential renewal subject to performance and budgetary considerations.

This open competition tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses that specialize in the manufacture and supply of soft furnishings. The contract, valued at £84,000, is particularly suitable for enterprises with experience providing quality goods that meet specific government standards and requirements. Companies capable of competitive pricing strategies and adhering to stringent quality controls are well-positioned to capitalise on this opportunity. Moreover, businesses that can establish a reliable supply chain to Kenya and meet the performance requirements can achieve significant growth through this government procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of soft furnishings and accessories to the British High Commission Nairobi, Kenya

Notice Description

These include: 2.1. Curtains: Cotton blends (Amerikani), pre-shrunk/non-shrink Cream/Off White Curtains with lining for our houses. 2.2. Net Curtains: Ccream/off-white sheers/netting 2.3. Blackout lining: Washable and shouldn't be visible through the Curtain fabric 2.4. Curtain Rails 2.5. Hooks

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ac98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052411-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39516100 - Soft furnishings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£84,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

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
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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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