Open28 days left · closes 2pm, Friday 11 December 2026

Framework for Worldwide Fire Risk Assessments, Management and Advisory Service

FCDO Services · Central government

In brief

FCDO Services is looking for suppliers for architecture and engineering work (UK-wide).

It is a framework worth up to £5,000,000 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.

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

Bids close at 2pm, Friday 11 December 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by: 2pm, Friday 11 December 2026

How bids are scored

Quality / Price - 60/40 100%

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 £5,000,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

What the notice says

The Fire Framework encompasses a series of Assessments across various Posts worldwide. The Programme asks for Fire Risk Assessments to be completed, as well as Fire Strategy Reports where required. The scope of this Programme focuses on 100% of FRAs being competed on FCDOs owned estate, with a minimum of 10% of Inspections being completed in rented properties.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 28 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £5,000,000 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.
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: fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk.
Make sure your bid arrives before 2pm, Friday 11 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

28 October 2026Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 101824-2026
28 October 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 101854-2026
9 November 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 106293-2026

About the buyer

FCDO ServicesLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering

Acubed IT Solutions Limited1 contract
Certes IT Service Solutions Limited1 contract
Klein Dytham KK1 contract
L.a. International Computer Consultants Limited1 contract
RMS Uxo1 contract

All tenders and awards from FCDO Services

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From notice 101824-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 28 October 2026, last updated 9 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 9 November 2026.