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PROVISION OF MAINTENANCE OF THE CHILLER UNITS AT THE BRITISH EMBASSY KINSHASA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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21 Jul 2026 at 12:29

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in the United Kingdom has initiated an open procurement process for the "Provision of Maintenance of the Chiller Units at the British Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo". This tender falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services. It is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 5th August 2026, at 16:00 British Summer Time. Interested parties must submit all enquiries by 31st July 2026. The procurement method is an open competition below threshold, allowing electronic submissions via the FCDO BravoSolution platform. The main procurement category is services, and the total contract value is £81,000. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st November 2026 and will last until 31st October 2028, with possible renewals up to 2029 if the supplier provides satisfactory services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in HVAC systems and maintenance, particularly those with experience in servicing Trane chiller units. Companies that are manufacturer-accredited or possess equivalent experience are well-positioned to compete, as they must provide evidence of their capability to align all works with manufacturer recommendations. The open competition nature of the procurement allows a wider range of businesses to participate, potentially opening doors for SMEs to expand their portfolio within the international market, enhancing both their experience and reputation. Suppliers who demonstrate high standards of service delivery may have opportunities for contract renewals, thus fostering long-term business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF MAINTENANCE OF THE CHILLER UNITS AT THE BRITISH EMBASSY KINSHASA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

Notice Description

The supplier will provide chiller maintenance services & parts to the British Embassy Kinshasa to service Trane chiller units, with evidence provided on request (manufacturer accreditation or equivalent demonstrable experience). The supplier must provide confirmation that all works align with manufacturer recommendations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: If there are bespoke part replacements that become required within the contract period that was not captured in the contract.

Renewal: The supplier has provided satisfactoriy service and has shown confirmation that all works align with the chillers manufacturer recommendations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cfda
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068703-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£81,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£81,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 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
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

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