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FCDO Services Global Works Framework

FCDO Services · Central government

In brief

FCDO Services is looking for suppliers for building maintenance and electrical work (UK-wide).

It is a framework worth up to £170,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

It is split into 8 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 10am, Monday 7 December 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 10am, Friday 20 November 2026
Bids by: 10am, Monday 7 December 2026

How bids are scored

Most Advantageous Tender 60% · Most Advantageous Tender 40%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 11 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £170,000,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

What the notice says

The Authority is looking to establish a Global works framework split into multiple discipline lots. Separate ITT exercises will be conducted to award work packages to reputable contractors to complete works for FCDO Services around the World. This Framework will provide access to construction works for projects across 8 core lots, across the following regions of the world: Europe Americas Africa and Middle East Asia Pacific Framework lot values may be shared with other lots.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 24 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £170,000,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 8 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Framework agreement?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: fco.bravosolution.co.uk.
Send clarification questions before 10am, Friday 20 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 10am, Monday 7 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Fire Alarm 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029 What this lot covers Fire alarm installation, maintenance and periodic inspection and testing at offices, residential properties and, where required, new build projects. Framework lot values may be shared with other lots.	Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Electrical, Fire safety	£21,000,000
Electrical Works 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029 What this lot covers Electrical installation, electrical maintenance and periodic inspection and testing at offices, residential properties and, where required, new build projects. Framework lot values may be shared with other lots.	Building maintenance and repairs, Electrical	£55,000,000
Mechanical Works 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029 What this lot covers Mechanical installation work, mechanical maintenance and mechanical periodic inspection and testing at offices, residential properties and where required new build projects. Framework lot values may be shared with other lots.	Building maintenance and repairs, Electrical	£32,000,000
General Works 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029 What this lot covers A broad range of general building work, inspection and testing. Framework lot values may be shared with other lots.	Construction	£13,000,000
Turnkey Works 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029 What this lot covers Provision of complete turnkey solutions for all general building and M and E works. Framework lot values may be shared with other lots.	Construction	£12,000,000
Secure Works 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029 What this lot covers General construction, maintenance and refurbishment works with secure areas of an embassy building. Framework lot values may be shared with other lots.	Construction	£22,000,000
Asbestos Removal 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029 What this lot covers Licensable and non licensable asbestos removal works to office and residential properties. Framework lot values may be shared with other lots.	Construction, Building maintenance and repairs	£10,000,000
HV and LV Infrastructure 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029 What this lot covers Survey, design, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning of HV and LV infrastructure. Framework lot values may be shared with other lots.	Building maintenance and repairs, Electrical	£5,000,000

Timeline

11 September 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 086356-2026
26 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 100820-2026

About the buyer

FCDO ServicesLast 12 months

Procurements

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From notice 086356-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 11 September 2026, last updated 26 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 26 October 2026.