--- title: "Framework Agreement for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) supplies for British Embassy in Kathmandu (Nepal)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0550ba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0550ba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0550ba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0550ba.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE" published: "2026-02-16" --- # Framework Agreement for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) supplies for British Embassy in Kathmandu (Nepal) Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0550ba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0550ba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0550ba.json) ## Summary The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is currently active in the tender stage for a Framework Agreement regarding the supply of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) consumables for the British Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal. This procurement, valued at £500,000, covers eight different categories of goods including plumbing, painting, air conditioning, electrical, and more. The opportunity is structured as an open procedure, allowing multiple suppliers to bid for different lots. Key dates to note include the tender submission deadline on 16 March 2026, with the contract set to commence on 1 May 2026 for a four-year duration, renewable based on performance assessments. The tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses capable of supplying MEP goods and services to the British Embassy in Nepal. Companies with established supply chains, especially those familiar with international diplomatic requirements and standards such as CE, UKCA, or similar certifications, will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. The framework's multi-lot structure allows companies to bid on specific categories matching their expertise, further enabling SMEs and VCSEs to participate. Businesses with a robust company profile and those able to demonstrate past experience in such supply chains, particularly within diplomatic or large organisational settings, are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity. ## Notice The British Embassy (BE) in Kathmandu, Nepal intends to empannel competent suppliers through a competitive tender process under a Framework Agreement for supplies of Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Carpentry, Air Conditioning, Refrigerator, and other General maintenance consumables. This will be multi-lots and multi-supplier Framework Agreement. FCDO in Nepal anticipates that the framework agreement for all Eight Lots (listed below) will operate for a period of 4 years, commencing on 1st May 2026 (tentatively). A review of all supplier's perfromance and competativeness of rates offered in relation to the market will be assesed formally once every year. Lot 1: Plumbing Item Supplies Lot 2: Painting Items Supplies Lot 3: Air Conditioning & White Goods Supplies Lot 4: Electrical Items Supplies Lot 5: Carpentry Items Supplies Lot 6: Health & Safety Items Supplies Lot 7: Generator Spare Parts Supplies Lot 8: Civil, Construction & Miscellaneous Work Item Supplies Call-Off procedures for downstream orders under the framework is clearly laid out in the tender documentation. ### Lot Information Plumbing Items Supplies 1 - Plumbing Items Supplies Renewal: FCDO in Nepal anticipates that the framework agreement for all Eight Lots will operate for a period of 4 years, commencing on 1st May 2026 (tentatively). A review of all supplier's perfromance and competativeness of rates offered in relation to the market will be assesed formally once every year. Painting Items Supplies 2 - Painting Items Supplies Renewal: FCDO in Nepal anticipates that the framework agreement for all Eight Lots will operate for a period of 4 years, commencing on 1st May 2026 (tentatively). A review of all supplier's perfromance and competativeness of rates offered in relation to the market will be assesed formally once every year. Air Conditioning and White Goods Supplies 3 - Air Conditioning and White Goods Supplies Renewal: FCDO in Nepal anticipates that the framework agreement for all Eight Lots will operate for a period of 4 years, commencing on 1st May 2026 (tentatively). A review of all supplier's perfromance and competativeness of rates offered in relation to the market will be assesed formally once every year. Electrical Items Supplies 4 - Electrical Items Supplies Renewal: FCDO in Nepal anticipates that the framework agreement for all Eight Lots will operate for a period of 4 years, commencing on 1st May 2026 (tentatively). A review of all supplier's perfromance and competativeness of rates offered in relation to the market will be assesed formally once every year. Carpentry Items Supplies 5 - Carpentry Items Supplies Renewal: FCDO in Nepal anticipates that the framework agreement for all Eight Lots will operate for a period of 4 years, commencing on 1st May 2026 (tentatively). A review of all supplier's perfromance and competativeness of rates offered in relation to the market will be assesed formally once every year. Health and Safety Items Supplies 6 - Health and Safety Items Supplies Renewal: FCDO in Nepal anticipates that the framework agreement for all Eight Lots will operate for a period of 4 years, commencing on 1st May 2026 (tentatively). A review of all supplier's perfromance and competativeness of rates offered in relation to the market will be assesed formally once every year. Generator Spare Parts Supplies 7 - Generator Spare Parts Supplies Renewal: FCDO in Nepal anticipates that the framework agreement for all Eight Lots will operate for a period of 4 years, commencing on 1st May 2026 (tentatively). A review of all supplier's perfromance and competativeness of rates offered in relation to the market will be assesed formally once every year. Civil, Construction and Miscellaneous Work Items 8 - Civil Construction and Miscellaneous Work Items Renewal: FCDO in Nepal anticipates that the framework agreement for all Eight Lots will operate for a period of 4 years, commencing on 1st May 2026 (tentatively). A review of all supplier's perfromance and competativeness of rates offered in relation to the market will be assesed formally once every year. ### Planning Information An Early Market engagement is being planned on 11th July 2025. Suitable and interested suppliers are invited to participate in the virtual market engagement session. The prime objective of organising this session is to share our tentative requirements and gain understanding of what can be provided or achieved by the players in the Local Market. A presentation will be shared with suppliers which will include FCDO's procurement procedures, possible bid evaluation criteria and overall project timelines Interested suppliers should register their interest in participating this event by filling this form https://forms.office.com/e/CjK8d36hsC A joining link to this virtual/hybrid market engagement will be shared with suppliers who have completed this form, please ensure your details are shared with us (via the form) by 04th July 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013669-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | 28 Jul 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 | | Recurrence | 2029-06-04 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | £500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE | | 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 - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 42 - Industrial machinery - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 31700000 - Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies - 39700000 - Domestic appliances - 39716000 - Parts of electrical domestic appliances - 42512500 - Parts of air-conditioning machines - 42950000 - Parts of general-purpose machinery - 44110000 - Construction materials - 44115210 - Plumbing materials - 44810000 - Paints ## Release History - 16 Feb 2026 at 08:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013669-2026 - 20 Jun 2025 at 10:16 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033997-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013669-2026 16th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033997-2025 20th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html - https://forms.office.com/e/CjK8d36hsC - 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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