--- title: "Provision of Hard Facilities Management Services for the British Embassy in Washington" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f8fc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04f8fc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f8fc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f8fc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE" published: "2025-08-29" --- # Provision of Hard Facilities Management Services for the British Embassy in Washington Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f8fc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04f8fc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f8fc.json) ## Summary The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has initiated a tendering process titled "Provision of Hard Facilities Management Services for the British Embassy in Washington." This procurement, conducted under the Procurement Act 2023, employs the Competitive Flexible Procedure and is currently active. It targets the services industry, specifically facilities management, with work intended to be carried out in Washington, United States. The procurement process follows a multi-stage method, and critical dates for business interest included an expression of interest deadline on 20 June 2025 and an enquiry period ending on 3 June 2025. This current stage is the active tender phase, following earlier planning stages and will proceed with subsequent stages leading up to the award of the final tender. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the facilities management and repair sectors, with an estimated contract value of £4,257,090.15. It is particularly well-suited for SMEs, given its selective procurement method aimed at identifying competitive and high-quality service providers. Businesses capable of managing extensive facilities and maintenance services for government properties, particularly with experience in international or embassy settings, will find this tender exceptionally advantageous for growth. With a potential contract period extending up to 2032, including optional renewals, the opportunity ensures long-term engagement and potential expansion for experienced and compliant service providers. ## Notice This procurement is being conducted under the Procurement Act 2023 using the Competitive Flexible Procedure. This competitive flexible procedure will be conducted is a multi-stage process. Stage 1: Participation phase (PSQ stage) Stage 2: ITT Stage Stage 3: Site Visit Stage 4: Negotiation Stage 5: Invitation to Submit Subsequent Tenders Stage 6: Best and final offers (BAFO) Stage 7: Award of Final Tender ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Optional extension 5+1+1 inluded in the original tender. Extensions will be actioned with Supplier and Authority's agreement. ### Planning Information The central objective of the market engagement event is to provide further details on the scope of requirements and planned procurement activities, to gather feedback from the market and to gain market insight on the capabilities, capacity and interest in the region. FCDO invites interested suppliers to attend an Early Market Engagement (EME) session relating to the provision of Hard Facilities Management Services and associated future procurements. This EME took place 15:00-16:30 UK time (10:00 – 11:30am EST) on Wednesday 4 December 2024 and was online via Microsoft Teams, with representation from the project team in Washington DC, Estates, Security and Network Directorate (ESND) and FCDO Commercial. This EME event is an opportunity for prospective suppliers to understand current planning for the provision of Hard Facilities Management Services for the British Embassy in Washington DC, to ask questions, and to provide feedback on the scope of requirement and procurement process. The FCDO makes no obligations or undertakings in any way to: a) Commence any procurement activity; or b) accept any PIN information received from suppliers; or c) any other commitment to suppliers whatsoever, including any intention to form a contract with any supplier for provision of this, or any other, future tender opportunity. 2. Costs of preparing the response All costs relating to the preparation and submission of a response are the sole responsibility of the supplier. The FCDO shall not pay the supplier, wholly or in part, for its response to this PIN. 3. Suppliers to inform themselves. The FCDO has taken all reasonable care to ensure that the PIN is accurate; however, the FCDO gives no representation or warranty as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the contained information. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052616-2025 | | Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | 26 May 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2031 | | Recurrence | 2025-07-29 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,257,090 | | Lots value | £4,257,090 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Cancelled | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE | | Additional buyers | Missing | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 79993100 - Facilities management services ## Release History - 29 Aug 2025 at 16:56 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052616-2025 - 26 May 2025 at 18:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027526-2025 - 22 May 2025 at 15:42 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025281-2025 - 26 Mar 2025 at 14:33 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011346-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052616-2025 29th August 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027526-2025 26th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025281-2025 22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011346-2025 26th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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