Scope
Reference
CPG/12667/2025
Description
Schneider Electric is the sole entity with the requisite expertise, specialized knowledge, and proven
capabilities to effectively service and maintain the systems-both legacy and newly installed-at the
British Embassy Washington (BEW). As the original provider and installer of the equipment, Schneider
Electric possesses unique familiarity with its proprietary designs and configurations, ensuring optimal
performance, compliance, and seamless integration of any maintenance or upgrades. In addition, the
system must be maintained by Schneider to guarantee warranty. Their unparalleled competency
eliminates the risk of compromising the operational integrity of these critical systems.
Contract 1. CPG/12667/2025 - SSJ Building MS (BMS)- heating and cooling for the British Embassy in Washington
Supplier
Contract value
- £262,190.73 excluding VAT
- £262,190.73 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
14 July 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 21 July 2025 to 8 June 2027
- 1 year, 10 months, 19 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
Contract locations
- US - United States
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
Although, other Building Management/Automation System Contractors were identified it was established that due to the merger of a legacy and new (upgrade) system this would pose a significant risk to FCDO, regarding the system being maintained to the manufacturers specifications. Schneider Electric are the only entity who have the capability and competency to service and maintain the system (legacy and new) installed at the British Embassy Washington (BEW) premises. Subsequently, following the partial upgrade of the system, any 3rd party intervention could jeopardise warranties, whilst there are still some current issues with the system to be addressed/rectified, where the appointment of SE will assist in the process. In addition, the system must be maintained by Schneider to guarantee warranty.
Supplier
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC FEDERAL
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGLJ-9182-LXNM
Schneider Electric Federal
Columbia
21046
United States
Email: Lee.Webb@SEFederal.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. CPG/12667/2025 - SSJ Building MS (BMS)- heating and cooling for the British Embassy in Washington
Contracting authority
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRR-8771-PHVX
King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH
United Kingdom
Email: AME.Procurement2@fcdo.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government