Planning

British Embassy Bangkok, Thailand - New Office Fit Out

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Planning

26 Feb 2018 at 13:36

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) is initiating a procurement process for the "New Office Fit Out" of the British Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand. This project, classified under building construction work, is currently in the planning stage, with key dates including the engagement end date on 26th May 2018 and the anticipated commencement of construction in October 2018. The procurement is expected to follow a restricted route, starting with a Supplier Questionnaire (SQ/PQQ) process in mid-March, leading into an Invitation to Tender (ITT) phase from mid-June to mid-July 2018. Interested parties should register on the FCO e-Procurement portal by 9th March 2018 at noon.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and fit-out sector, particularly those experienced in delivering 'CAT B' fit-outs in commercial settings. Firms skilled in hospitality and office accommodation projects would be particularly well-suited to compete. Participation in the early engagement process is encouraged, as it may lead to further insight into the project requirements and expectations. Interested suppliers can establish their credentials with the FCO by registering through the designated procurement portal, enhancing their visibility for future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

British Embassy Bangkok, Thailand - New Office Fit Out

Notice Description

The UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) would like to invite potential providers to express their interest in the provision of a new office fit-out for the British Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand. The proposed works will comprise the 'CAT B' Fit-Out of circa 2250m2 of reception, hospitality and office accommodation to floors 11 and 12A of the Sathorn Tower in central Bangkok. The Procurement will be in accordance with the 'Public Contract Regulations 2015' and is anticipated to follow a restricted procurement route, with an initial Supplier Questionnaire (SQ/PQQ)) short listing process followed by an ITT Stage. It is anticipated that the form of Contract to be used will be the NEC 3 contract. Formal advertisement of the opportunity on 'Contracts-Finder' and the Foreign & Commonwealth Office e-Procurement Portal 'e-Bravo' confirming full project /procurement details is anticipated to be mid-March 2018. The 'SQ/PQQ Process' is anticipated to run from mid-March until mid-May 2018, with the 'Restricted ITT Stage' mid-June until mid-July 2018. Works are anticipated to commence in October 2018 with a required completion March/April 2019. If you are interested in this project please register your company with the FCO e-Procurement portal, e-Bravo, at www.fco.bravosolution.co.uk (details how to register are attached) no later than 12:00 Noon on Friday 9th March 2018. The FCO is only seeking interested parties to express an interest to participate in the supplier briefing at this time and non-participation in this event will not be taken into account in any future procurement. This Early Engagement notice is issued solely for the purpose of alerting the market to an anticipated project and is not a call to competition and does not constitute the commencement of the procurement process. For the avoidance of doubt, participation in the market sounding exercise is not a pre-requisite for the future procurement process Note: A 'Market Engagement Event' may be undertaken during March 2018 subject to the level of interest received and will be confirmed following the receipt of expressions of interest. Additional information: If you are interested in this project please register your company with the FCO e-Procurement portal, e-Bravo, at www.fco.bravosolution.co.uk no later than 12:00hrs (GMT) Friday 9th March 2018. Details how to register are attached.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2773da18-bce0-48bd-acb4-48b1b8319e1a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45bbc954-cb1a-42aa-8c07-665b401944f0
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 May 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
terry.wilson@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice URLs

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