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RFP - PROVISION OF ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR OFFICE AND RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES BHC LUSAKA

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

Tender information last checkedLast checked 27 Sept 2026, 15:02.

Opportunity overview

The British High Commission (BHC) in Lusaka requires the provision of a comprehensive electrical maintenance service covering both its office premises and residential estate. The estate includes a three-storey office building and approximately 16 residential properties located across Lusaka. Scope of Services The Contractor shall provide a full range of electrical services, including Preventative Maintenance: Routine inspection, testing, and servicing of electrical systems, distribution boards, wiring, and equipment Identification and rectification of defects to ensure continued safe operation Scheduled maintenance activities in accordance with recognised standards Reactive Maintenance: Fault finding, diagnostics, and repair of electrical failures Replacement of faulty components such as wiring, switches, sockets, breakers, and lighting Restoration of electrical services within defined response times Emergency Services: Provision of a 24-hour on-call service Immediate response (within 2 hours) to critical faults such as power outages or safety risks Minor Works and Installations: Installation, upgrade, or modification of electrical systems and components Execution of minor improvement works as required Testing, Inspection, and Certification: Carrying out electrical testing using appropriate equipment Providing certification and reports for all completed works The workload will include a mix of: Planned preventative maintenance Reactive callouts and emergency interventions The exact volume of work cannot be predetermined and may vary; bidders must allow for intermittent and potentially fluctuating workloads. Service Delivery Requirements The Contractor shall: Provide all required labour, tools, equipment, and materials necessary to carry out the works Ensure services are delivered by qualified and competent personnel Work closely with the Technical Works Supervisor and Estates Team to plan and execute works Deliver services in occupied premises, ensuring minimal disruption to occupants Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety, and reliability Standards and Compliance All works must comply with: BS 7671 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations) Applicable British Standards and Codes of Practice Relevant Health & Safety legislation and local regulations Performance Requirements The Contractor must: Meet agreed callout response times (including urgent, routine, and planned works) Provide regular reporting and documentation, including certification for completed work Ensure proper site management, including protection of property, reinstatement, and clean-up after works Contract Duration The contract will be for an initial period of two (2) years, with the option to extend for an additional period of up to two years, subject to satisfactory performance of the Contractor.

Classification

  • CPV50711000 — Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations

Lots

  • Lot 1£68k

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-06bf3e
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
17 Jul 2026, 16:00

Enquiry period

Ends
7 Jul 2026, 14:00

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
68,000
Amount
68,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Starts
1 Sept 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Aug 2028, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Aug 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
24 months extension subject to satisfactory performance following an annual review of the Contractor’s performance

Award criteria

Description
Award Decision Methodology The contract will be awarded to the bidder submitting the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT), based on a balanced evaluation of technical (quality) and commercial (price) criteria. Evaluation Approach All compliant tenders will be evaluated in two stages: Technical Evaluation (60%) Technical submissions will be assessed against predefined criteria, including: Methodology & Control Compliance & quality assurance Resources & References Risks & Contingencies Customer service Health & safety Each criterion will be scored on a scale of 0 to 4 (0 = non-compliant, 4 = excellent), and scores will be weighted according to their allocated percentage. A minimum technical pass mark must be achieved for the tender to proceed to full evaluation. Commercial Evaluation (40%) Commercial submissions will be assessed based on the total evaluated price, submitted in the prescribed format. The lowest priced compliant bid will receive the highest score, with other bids scored proportionally relative to the lowest price. Final Award Decision The final score will be calculated by combining the weighted technical score (60%) and the weighted commercial score (40%). The contract will be awarded to the highest overall scoring compliant bidder, subject to meeting all mandatory requirements and demonstrating sufficient financial and operational capability.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
50711000
Description
Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
ZM
Country
ZM
Country Name
Zambia

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
060823-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
29 Jun 2026, 14:44
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
ZA
Country Name
South Africa
Region
ZA

Contact

Name
Goitse Mlangeni

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

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

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · ZA · SW1A 2AH · South Africa
  • Delivery location · ZM · Zambia

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 060823-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·