Provision of cleaning services at British High Commission Pretoria, Johannesburg and Cape Town Offices

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

29 Jul 2026 at 08:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is undertaking a procurement process for the provision of cleaning services across its British High Commission offices in Pretoria, Johannesburg, and Cape Town, South Africa. This tender, conducted through an open procedure, falls under the services category, specifically for cleaning services. Interested parties should note that the tender phase is currently active, with key dates including an enquiry deadline on 19th August 2026 and a submission deadline on 24th August 2026. The procurement is aligned with legal basis 2023/54, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st November 2026 with an end date planned for 31st October 2029, renewable for an additional year based on performance.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in cleaning services, particularly those capable of servicing Grade A office buildings. Companies with proven experience in delivering high-quality cleaning services, possessing comprehensive health and safety procedures, and holding relevant accreditations, such as membership in the National Contract Cleaning Association, are well-suited to compete. The evaluation criteria prioritize both technical and commercial capabilities, allocating 60% weight to technical evaluation and 40% to commercial. With a total value of £201,805, this contract offers significant potential for business growth within the competitive cleaning industry sector in the South African region.

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Notice Title

Provision of cleaning services at British High Commission Pretoria, Johannesburg and Cape Town Offices

Notice Description

The British High Commission Pretoria is looking to secure the services of a contractor to provide cleaning services. The British High Commission has (four) 4 offices within South Africa and Additional Guardhouses.The contractor shall provide the Services generally required in a Grade A office building

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d5f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071506-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,483 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£175,483 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 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
2030-04-29

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
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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
Not specified

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

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