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Framework for Worldwide Electrical Inspection & Testing Programme and ad hoc services

FCDO Services · Central government

In brief

FCDO Services has announced plans to buy architecture and engineering and energy work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

It is a framework worth up to £19,229,512 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.

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

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

Can I win this?

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 £19,229,512 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

What the notice says

The Electrical Framework encompasses a series of Testing and Inspections across various Posts worldwide. The Programme asks for 100% testing, with[HS7.1] the production of Electrical Installation Condition Reports which will inform remedial works on other Programmes. Locations are worldwide across the globe: Lot 1: USA Lot 2: South America Lot 3: Canada, Central America & Caribbean Lot 4: Europe Lot 5: EECAD Lot 6: Sub-Saharan Africa Lot 7: North Africa Lot 8: Middle East Lot 9: South Asia Lot 10: Asia Pacific Lot 11: Worldwide High Voltage

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. 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.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 101640-2026
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 101654-2026

About the buyer

FCDO ServicesLast 12 months

Procurements

58

Awards

29

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From notice 101640-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 27 October 2026, last updated 27 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 October 2026.