Scope
Description
The Service Providers will be based in South Africa and must be capable of deploying qualified personnel to multiple countries as required. The contractor is expected to respond with a confirmed plan to deal with the issue within a 48hr period following notification, with requirement to mobilize for site attendance within no more than 5 working days.
The contract will operate under a three-year, as-and-when-required framework agreement, with the option to extend subject to performance and operational requirements.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £1,000,000 excluding VAT
- £1,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract will operate under a three-year, as-and-when-required framework agreement, with the option to extend subject to performance and operational requirements.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71314100 - Electrical services
Contract locations
- ZA - South Africa
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
31 March 2030
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Service Category Description Unit of Measure
Electrical System Design & Installation New installations, upgrades, rewiring Per project /m²
Electrical Maintenance Routine checks, fault diagnosis, repairs Per visit / hour
Electrical Testing & Certification MFT testing, calibrated equipment, compliance certificates Per test / report
Fire Alarm System Commissioning Installation, testing, servicing (EN54-1, BS5839) Per system / zone
Emergency Call-Out Services Urgent fault response, 48hr period following notification, with requirement to mobilise for site attendance within no more than 5 working days Per call-out / hour
Documentation & Reporting As-built drawings, risk assessments, method statements Per assignment
Health & Safety Compliance PPE, COIDA/WIBA compliance, safety audits Per staff / month
Coordination & Communication Meetings, reporting, issue resolution Per quarter / hour
Travel & Logistics Management Visas, insurance, equipment transport Per deployment
Total
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Cape Verde, DRC, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Saint Helena, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Contracting authority location restrictions
- ZA - South Africa
Participation
Particular suitability
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
15 December 2025, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
22 December 2025, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
16 March 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 31 March 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical and Commerical proposal | Quality | 100% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRR-8771-PHVX
King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH
United Kingdom
Email: Jennifer.Emodi@fcdo.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government