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title: "PA23 UK4 - Provision of Airlock (Automated Access Control System) upgrade and new installations at the BHC Lusaka"
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# PA23 UK4 - Provision of Airlock (Automated Access Control System) upgrade and new installations at the BHC Lusaka

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0593fa

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is conducting an open tender for the "PA23 UK4 - Provision of Airlock (Automated Access Control System) upgrade and new installations at the BHC Lusaka" in Zambia. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage and has a significant focus on security equipment and maintenance services. Interested parties should note the key dates: the enquiry period ends on 12th September 2025, and tender submissions must be completed by 25th September 2025. The contract period will span from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2028, with the possibility of a one-year extension based on satisfactory performance.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in security equipment and systems installation. Small to medium-sized enterprises with expertise in automated access control systems will find this tender particularly advantageous, given the project's scope and service requirement for ongoing maintenance. Companies aiming to expand their portfolio in the security services industry by engaging with a central government authority will find this procurement process a strategic avenue for growth. The procurement method is an open competition, allowing various vendors to participate, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses that can offer robust technical capabilities combined with competitive commercial proposals.

## Notice

Request for Proposals for the upgrade and new installations of Airlock (Automated Access Control System) to the British High Commission Lusaka in Zambia. This will include a once-off installation and 3 years maintenance of the system + 1 year option to extend subject to satisfactory performance of the service provider.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Subject to saticsactory performance of the service provider

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053860-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender 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 | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,000 |
| Lots value | £71,000 |
| 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

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 35121000 - Security equipment
- 50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2025 at 10:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053860-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053860-2025
  4th September 2025 - Tender 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

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