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PROVISION OF SWIMMING POOLS MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION NAIROBI

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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23 Jul 2026 at 13:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking a service provider for the maintenance of swimming pools at the British High Commission in Nairobi. This procurement process falls under the services category and is currently in the tender stage, which began on 23rd July 2026. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 21st August 2026, with the contract award expected by 13th October 2026. The procurement process follows an open, competitive flexible procedure and is valued at £180,000. The delivery of services is expected to commence on 1st November 2026 and potentially extend until 31st October 2031 in Kenya.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those with experience in comprehensive service provision, from daily to annual maintenance schedules. The procurement process is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with a focus on providers who can demonstrate technical competence and reliable financial health. Successful bidders will need to pass selection criteria, including the acceptance of the FCDO's terms and the display of key compliance and statutory documentation. The potential for contract renewal incentivises high performance, making this an attractive opportunity for businesses eager to establish or expand their footprint in the Kenyan market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF SWIMMING POOLS MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION NAIROBI

Notice Description

The service provider will be required to carry out various checks as outlined below: a. Daily Maintenance b. Weekly maintenance c. Monthly maintenance 4. Annual Maintenance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d22e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069819-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-05-23

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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