---
title: "Africa Hub_Harare Servicing of Security Equipment at the British Embassy Harare"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fb50"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
published: "2025-08-22"
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# Africa Hub_Harare Servicing of Security Equipment at the British Embassy Harare

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fb50

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in London initiated a public procurement process titled "Africa Hub_Harare Servicing of Security Equipment at the British Embassy Harare." The process was managed under the services industry category and initially aimed at an open procurement method, below the threshold. The intended services were to be provided at the British Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe, over a three-year period. Although the procurement status reached the tender stage, active submissions concluded by the tender deadline of 22nd April 2025, it ultimately culminated in a cancellation on 1st August 2025 as none of the bidders fulfilled the minimum threshold requirements. The procurement was conducted under UK legal framework 2023/54.

This tender represented a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in the repair and maintenance of security equipment, particularly those looking to expand into government contracts within the international context. Ideal candidates were expected to navigate an electronic submission process through the Bravo Solution portal. The 60:40 evaluation split between quality and price highlighted the importance of delivering both value and superior service quality. Although the tender was cancelled, understanding the evaluation criteria and procurement processes involved can better prepare firms for future similar opportunities, offering paths for strengthening sector-specific capabilities and enhancing competitiveness.

## Notice

Africa Hub_Harare Servicing of Security Equipment at the British Embassy Harare for a period of three years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be extended based on Supplier performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050677-2025 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,233 |
| Lots value | £59,233 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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

### Codes

- 50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2025 at 06:48 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050677-2025
- 1 Apr 2025 at 12:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012254-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050677-2025
  22nd August 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012254-2025
  1st April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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