Commercial Cleaning Services, Exterior and Common Areas, for the High Commission of Canada in Kenya, in Nairobi

## Tender summary **Opportunity:** Commercial cleaning services for the High Commission of Canada in Nairobi, Kenya **Buyer:** Global Affairs Canada (listed as the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development) **Status:** Open **Closing date:** December 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Ottawa time, based on the tender data provided **Location:** High Commission of Canada in Nairobi, Kenya, including Crown-owned or leased properties and associated facilities ### What the work involves The selected contractor would provide cleaning services for: - Exterior areas - Common and shared spaces - Service areas and parking facilities - Other designated facilities connected with the Chancery and related properties The work appears to include both routine and periodic cleaning, along with additional cleaning requested to meet operational needs. Services must be carried out without disrupting building occupants, visitors, or diplomatic operations. ### Facility and service expectations The Chancery is described as a secure, multi-storey diplomatic facility of approximately 10,000 square metres in Nairobi’s Gigiri area. The contractor would generally be expected to provide: - Labour and supervision - Cleaning equipment and tools - Required non-consumable materials - Services meeting the statement of work and site-security requirements Internal staff reportedly handle some interior cleaning, while the contracted scope focuses on exterior areas, service zones, parking, and selected shared spaces. ### Potential fit This opportunity may be relevant to an experienced commercial cleaning company that can operate in Nairobi and meet the requirements of a secure Canadian diplomatic facility. The notice may also require specific local registrations, staffing, insurance, security procedures, equipment, response capacity, and experience. These details are not fully included in the summary provided. A Canadian business should confirm whether it can legally and operationally deliver services in Kenya, either directly or through an appropriate local arrangement, if permitted by the tender documents. ### Important next steps Review the complete official request for offer, including the statement of work, mandatory requirements, evaluation method, site-visit information, submission instructions, security provisions, contract terms, and any local Kenyan requirements. Verify the exact closing time and all eligibility details in the official notice before submitting a bid. **Tender document:** [RFO – Commercial Cleaning Services for the High Commission of Canada in Kenya](https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/112352/27-319530---rfo---commercial-cleaning-services-for-the-high-commission-of-canada-in-kenya%2C-in-nairobi.pdf) Bid Maple is not affiliated with the Government of Canada.

• check_circleThe tender appears to require commercial cleaning services for the High Commission of Canada in Kenya, Nairobi, including selected exterior areas, common spaces, service zones, parking facilities, designated shared spaces, and associated facilities of the Chancery and other Crown-owned or leased properties.
• check_circleThe contractor is expected to provide routine and periodic cleaning services, plus additional cleaning when required for operational needs.
• check_circleThe contractor must provide all labour, supervision, equipment, tools, and non-consumable materials required for the services, except where the Statement of Work explicitly states otherwise.
• check_circleServices must be performed in accordance with the applicable Statement of Work specifications and must maintain a clean, safe, and professional environment.