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Procurement of a Consultant to provide Project Management and Quantity Surveyor Services for a Major Compound Remodelling and Refurbishment Project, Tokyo, Japan

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

29 Oct 2024 at 15:23

Tender

07 Jun 2024 at 15:54

Planning

14 May 2024 at 09:59

Planning

22 Dec 2023 at 16:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has awarded Currie and Brown UK Limited a contract for Project Management and Quantity Surveyor Services associated with a Major Compound Remodelling and Refurbishment Project at the British Embassy in Tokyo, Japan. This ambitious project, spread across multiple phases, involves the comprehensive remodelling and refurbishment of the Embassy office (known as the "New Building"), the Ambassador's historic Residence, the Chancery Building for events, and various other facilities within the compound to ensure seismic compliance. The contract was awarded under the Open Procedure in accordance with Regulation 27 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and will span from 7th October 2024 to 31st July 2028.

This tender opens up extensive business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in construction project management and related services. Such projects typically require robust expertise in seismic compliance, historical building refurbishment, and sustainable modernisation. Businesses with a presence in both the UK and Japan, or those able to establish partnerships with local Japanese consultancies, will find this tender especially advantageous. Companies offering professional services for large-scale governmental construction projects will significantly benefit from participating, given the scale and complexity of the refurbishment efforts required by the FCDO to ensure a versatile and secure compound that meets contemporary and future needs.

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Notice Title

Procurement of a Consultant to provide Project Management and Quantity Surveyor Services for a Major Compound Remodelling and Refurbishment Project, Tokyo, Japan

Notice Description

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office ("FCDO") is undertaking a Major Compound Remodel and Refurbishment Project at the British Embassy, Tokyo. This includes: remodeling and refurbishment of the Embassy office (the "New Building") to provide a modern, fit for purpose and first class flexible working environment; refurbishment of the Residence to reflect its historical and political significance; and the remodeling and refurbishment of the Chancery Building as a hosting venue and conference centre for representational events. The FCDO has disposed of excess land within the compound of the British Embassy, Tokyo, and intends to refurbish all elements of the remaining compound in a phased approach. The project scope of works is: - Remodel and refurbish the 'New Building' Embassy office building to accommodate all staff on the compound; - Refurbish the Ambassador's historic Residence; - Accessibility and sustainability improvements throughout the compound - Remodeling of the Chancery Building to become a hosting and conference centre. - Refurbishment of guardhouses, garage block, plant rooms. - Creation of new gym / sports facilities and staff clubhouse - Works to ensure seismic compliance for the boundary wall, especially on the northern boundary of the site. The FCDO awarded a Contract to Currie and Brown UK Limited to deliver the following elements of the Project: -Project Management and Cost Management services, including building contract production and administration, for the RIBA 4 to RIBA 7 stages. The initial appointment for the Consultant will be for Phase 1 of the Major Compound Remodelling and Refurbishment Project, Tokyo, Japan with a completion date of 31 July 2027. The Contract includes the option to appoint the Consultant to deliver services for Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the project and extend the contract term accordingly. The FCDO reserve the right to enact these options under the Contract. The Total Contract Value is PS2,139,016.24 for Phases 1-3, excluding expenses. Please note that the Contract term allows for a 52 week defect period. The Procurement Process run was in accordance with the Open Procedure under Regulation 27 of the Public Contracts Regulation 2015. Additional information: The requirement was procured via the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's eprocurement portal: https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk. Suppliers, who were not previously registered on the portal, who were interested in being considered for this opportunity needed self-register on the site in order to participate - registration is free and instantaneous.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f793401-b4e7-47f1-83d7-c1228009a127
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/636e872e-1de2-4b21-8b1a-849685f8b318
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,139,016 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,139,016 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
31 May 2024Expired
Award Date
6 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CURRIE & BROWN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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