Scope
Description
It has been established that the Building Management System (BMS) that has been partially upgraded during the Refurbishment Project at the BEW that commenced in 2019, is not being currently maintained. Due to it being an integral system controlling the HVAC system and associated M&E assets within the BEW compound, it is imperative that a service contract is put in place immediately.
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
Date signed
8 July 2025
Contract dates
- 9 July 2025 to 8 June 2027
- 1 year, 11 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
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
7175 Columbia Gateway Drive
Columbia
21046
United States
Email: Lee.Webb@SEFederal.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRR-8771-PHVX
King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH
United Kingdom
Email: commercial.smi@fcdo.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government