Framework Agreement for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) supplies for British Embassy in Kathmandu (Nepal)
A Tender Notice
by FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Framework (Goods)
- Duration
- 2 year
- Value
- £500K
- Sector
- INDUSTRIAL
- Published
- 16 Feb 2026
- Delivery
- 01 May 2026 to 30 Apr 2028
- Deadline
- 16 Mar 2026 17:00
Related Terms
Location
1 buyer
Description
The British Embassy (BE) in Kathmandu, Nepal intends to empannel competent suppliers through a competitive tender process under a Framework Agreement for supplies of Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Carpentry, Air Conditioning, Refrigerator, and other General maintenance consumables. This will be multi-lots and multi-supplier Framework Agreement. FCDO in Nepal anticipates that the framework agreement for all Eight Lots (listed below) will operate for a period of 4 years, commencing on 1st May 2026 (tentatively). A review of all supplier's perfromance and competativeness of rates offered in relation to the market will be assesed formally once every year. Lot 1: Plumbing Item Supplies Lot 2: Painting Items Supplies Lot 3: Air Conditioning & White Goods Supplies Lot 4: Electrical Items Supplies Lot 5: Carpentry Items Supplies Lot 6: Health & Safety Items Supplies Lot 7: Generator Spare Parts Supplies Lot 8: Civil, Construction & Miscellaneous Work Item Supplies Call-Off procedures for downstream orders under the framework is clearly laid out in the tender documentation.
Lot Division
| 1 | Plumbing Items Supplies
1 - Plumbing Items Supplies |
| 2 | Painting Items Supplies
2 - Painting Items Supplies |
| 3 | Air Conditioning and White Goods Supplies
3 - Air Conditioning and White Goods Supplies |
| 4 | Electrical Items Supplies
4 - Electrical Items Supplies |
| 5 | Carpentry Items Supplies
5 - Carpentry Items Supplies |
| 6 | Health and Safety Items Supplies
6 - Health and Safety Items Supplies |
| 7 | Generator Spare Parts Supplies
7 - Generator Spare Parts Supplies |
| 8 | Civil, Construction and Miscellaneous Work Items
8 - Civil Construction and Miscellaneous Work Items |
Renewal Options
FCDO in Nepal anticipates that the framework agreement for all Eight Lots will operate for a period of 4 years, commencing on 1st May 2026 (tentatively). A review of all supplier's perfromance and competativeness of rates offered in relation to the market will be assesed formally once every year.
Award Criteria
| Company Profile and Past Experience: | Company Profile and Past Experience: • Please provide company profile showing business network, ISO (or equivalent) certification, registration, and licences with the state authorities. • Also, mention number of years of experience in providing similar services to Diplomatic missions, multinational or large organisations or equivalent (Preferred requirement 3 Years). • Please provide details of 3 similar contracts including: Company name and address Contact person name, number, email id SOW of service provided Value of the contract awarded Contract duration |
| Availability of products and Quality Control | Availability of products and Quality Control: Please describe your approach and methodology of delivering each item listed in the SoSR including the quality assurance procedures. Your response should include the below points: Details about the manufacturing units and supply chain cycle, in case of OEM. Please provide timeline for sourcing of items from the manufacturing units, in case of dealer. Confirm that the proposed products are CE (European Union), UKCA, BS EN, UL, TUV, ASTA or relevant equivalent/comparable standard / certification, as applicable. or relevant equivalent/comparable standard/certification, as applicable. Please provide authorised dealership certificate. Please provide warranty of each product mentioned and availability of spare parts for 3 years from date of supply. How will you manage this warranty? Please provide Warranty details, Manual and Parts List. Health and safety: Please confirm your company’s H&S procedures and understanding of FCDO H&S guidelines. |
| Lead Time for delivery | Supplier shall ensure delivery of goods within stipulated time of 24 to 48 hours. Please confirm whether you can supply the items as per the defined expectation above and in the SOSR. Please outline all steps or routes you would undergo to supply the materials as per the FCDO expectation defined in SOSR along with no delays or delays kept to the minimum timeline. How would you escalate or make the Authority aware of any delays? |
| Risk | Please highlight any probable risk that you predict in this contract. Describe how you will manage such risks in relation to this contract and to delivering the goods. |
| Customer support Arrangement | Describe your customer support arrangements including procedures for complaints, problems, and escalation procedures along with escalation matrix. Your response should include a flowchart with at least three contact person’s name and contact details. |
| Product packaging and delivery environmental impact | Please demonstrate how you will reduce environmental impact of the products, packaging and deliveries including a reduction of waste created (e.g. packaging). This will be expected to be applied during the lifetime of the contract. Please also demonstrate how you will continue to assess delivery of the reduction and look to innovate and further reduce environmental impacts via delivery of the service. |
| Commercials | A full assessment of the total price breakdown for each of the item requested. Competitiveness of the Commercial offer in relation to the Market. This MUST be in the format of the spreadsheet at Schedule of Prices & Rates. Failure to provide a pricing submission in the format requested may invalidate your tender proposal. |
CPV Codes
- 39700000 - Domestic appliances
- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 31700000 - Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies
- 44115210 - Plumbing materials
- 44110000 - Construction materials
- 44810000 - Paints
- 39716000 - Parts of electrical domestic appliances
- 42512500 - Parts of air-conditioning machines
- 42950000 - Parts of general-purpose machinery
Indicators
- Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
- This is a recurring contract.
- Renewals are available.
Legal Justification
Not applicable
Other Information
** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-0550ba
- FTS 013669-2026