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ESFM: FM - Framework Contract - Provision of Plumbing services BHC Lusaka

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 1 Oct 2026, 03:07.

Opportunity overview

This procurement is for the provision of plumbing maintenance services and associated works for the British High Commission (BHC) Lusaka estate, covering both office and residential properties. The requirement is based on the Terms of Reference (ToR) and procurement plan, which define the scope, service standards, and performance expectations for a comprehensive plumbing maintenance contract. The objective is to ensure that all plumbing systems and infrastructure are safe, functional, compliant, and effectively maintained across the estate. Extent of Requirement The services will be delivered across 18 properties, including the BHC office, the High Commissioner’s Residence, Leopards Green Compound, and standalone houses. The contract will be established as a multi-supplier framework with up to three (3) contractors, to ensure resilience, flexibility, and continuity of service delivery Scope of Goods, Services and Works The contractor(s) will provide all necessary labour, supervision, tools, materials, and equipment required to deliver plumbing services, including: • Routine and emergency plumbing maintenance • Repairs to pipework, drainage, and wastewater systems • Maintenance of geysers, pumps, boreholes, and water systems • Installation works, system upgrades, and new plumbing infrastructure • Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) • Fault finding and emergency repair works Service Delivery Requirements The services must be delivered on a continuous and demand-led basis, including: • 24/7 emergency response capability • Response to emergency incidents within approximately 2–3 hours, depending on severity • Provision of both reactive maintenance and planned preventative maintenance • Ability to support multiple sites simultaneously Contractors must ensure: • Safe and compliant operation of all plumbing systems • High-quality workmanship and efficient service delivery • Timely response to maintenance issues • Long-term sustainability of estate assets Contract Duration • Initial contract duration: 36 months • Optional extension: 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance of the appointed service providers.

Classification

  • CPV50000000 — Repair and maintenance services

Lots

  • Lot 1£86.1k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae99
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
No

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Tender Period

Ends
24 Jun 2026, 14:00

Enquiry period

Ends
16 Jun 2026, 16:00

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
86,056
Amount
86,056
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Starts
1 Aug 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Jul 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Jul 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Subject to satisfactory perfoemance of the appointed service providers

Award criteria

Description
Award is based on MAT (60% quality / 40% price). Bidders must pass compliance and meet the technical threshold. Contracts will be awarded to the top three suppliers with the highest combined scores.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
50000000
Description
Repair and maintenance services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
ZM
Country
ZM
Country Name
Zambia

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
053285-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
5 Jun 2026, 12:18
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Id
GB-PPON-PXRR-8771-PHVX

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PXRR-8771-PHVX

Address

Street Address
King Charles Street
Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1A 2AH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKI32

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI32 · SW1A 2AH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · ZM · Zambia

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 053285-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·