Providing Water Testing Services at the British High Commission properties in the India network

Published date: 1 September 2023

This notice was replaced on 21 December 2023

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 21 December 2023, last edited 10 January 2024)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.

Contract summary

Industry

Health and safety consultancy services - 71317210

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£95,650

Procurement reference

tender_339715/1253826

Published date

1 September 2023

Closing date

15 September 2023

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

1 November 2023

Contract end date

31 October 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The UK's Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) via the British High Commission (BHC) in New Delhi and British Deputy High Commissions (BDHCs) across India represents the British Government in India. The BHC is responsible to the British Government for all aspects of the relationship between India and the United Kingdom, including the management of political relations; trade policy; visa and entry clearance services for those wanting to travel to the UK; and providing consular assistance and protection for British citizens.

FCDO intends to obtain services of an experienced supplier organisation with proven capability in handling routine lab testing (of water). The supplier will be required to handle routine Lab testing of water as per the testing parameters and frequency and will be expected to follow sampling procedures as provided in the Statement of Services Requirement document. The Supplier shall arrange to collect samples from assigned properties according to an approved schedule.

The contract will initially be for a period of Three (3) years (tentatively starting from 1st November 2023), with the option for an extension of up to Two (2) more year, subject to a satisfactory performance by the supplier, a review to take place at least annually.

More information

Links

https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk
Link to eSourcing Portal

Additional text

Important Information for all Potential Suppliers: In order to participate and gain access to the Invitation To Tender documentation in relation to this procurement, potential suppliers should access the FCDO's e-procurement portal, JAGGAER ONE, available via the below link.URL:
https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html.Once logged in, search for project reference 8980 and / or itt_5911. If a potential supplier is not registered on the portal, click the link above to be taken to the home page, click the "Click here to register!" button, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete registration.

Please note that the portal operates a Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) login process and unregistered suppliers should read the guidance document available on the portal home page. Registration takes approximately 5 minutes and is free of charge.

About the buyer

Contact name

Shristi Chaudhary

Address

King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH
England

Telephone

Email

Shristi.Chaudhary@fcdo.gov.uk