Award

Contract Award for the Provision of Compound Refurbishment & Redevelopment Works for the British Embassy, Tokyo

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

10 Feb 2026 at 10:07

Tender

30 Aug 2024 at 14:11

Planning

22 Aug 2024 at 16:24

Planning

10 Feb 2023 at 16:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has awarded a contract for compound refurbishment and redevelopment works at the British Embassy in Tokyo to Shimizu Corporation. The procurement process was conducted using the Restricted Procedure under Regulation 28 of the Public Contracts Regulation 2015. This construction project, classified under the CPV code 45000000, involves remodelling and refurbishing various buildings within the embassy premises. The project will span from 2 February 2026 to 29 January 2029, ensuring seismic compliance and infrastructure upgrades. The total contract value is approximately 5.7 billion JPY, equivalent to roughly £27 million. The primary procurement method was selective, adhering to a competitive and regulated process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for large construction firms experienced in complex international projects. Companies with expertise in seismic retrofitting, infrastructure installation, and comprehensive building services can benefit from engaging in such high-profile contracts. The project's focus on sustainability and accessibility also provides a platform for businesses specialising in these areas. Prospective contractors were required to navigate the FCDO's e-procurement portal for participation, highlighting the importance of digital competence and compliance with UK public procurement standards.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Contract Award for the Provision of Compound Refurbishment & Redevelopment Works for the British Embassy, Tokyo

Notice Description

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) awarded the contract to provide Compound Refurbishment & Redevelopment Works for the British Embassy, Tokyo to Shimizu Corporation. This Procurement Process was ran in accordance with the Restricted Procedure under Regulation 28 of the Public Contracts Regulation 2015. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) issued a Selection Questionnaire ("SQ") followed by the subsequent 'Invitation To Tender' (ITT) for the Procurement of a Contractor to provide Compound Refurbishment & Redevelopment Works for the British Embassy, Tokyo in accordance with the UK Public Contract Regulations 2015 as amended by the Public Procurement (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. This Procurement Process was ran in accordance with the Restricted Procedure under Regulation 28 of the Public Contracts Regulation 2015. 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 FCDO required a suitably qualified and experienced Main Contractor to deliver Phase 1 of this Project; a design and build contract for the refurbishment and remodelling of the British Embassy in Tokyo. The project Scope of works for Phase 1 is: - Remodel and refurbish the 'New Building' (Block B) Embassy office building to accommodate all staff on the compound. This includes (but is not limited to) replacement of mechanical and electrical systems, building fabric upgrades and internal office fit out; - Accessibility and sustainability improvements throughout Phase 1; - Refurbishment of guardhouses (Block A), garage block and associated plant rooms (Block E). This includes (but is not limited to) replacement of mechanical and electrical systems, security systems, building fabric upgrades and internal fit out; - Complete structural works to ensure seismic compliance to the boundary walls (Block G); - Complete associated landscaping; - Design, Install, test and commission baseline site wide utilities infrastructure in Phase 1. This includes (but is not limited to) provision of a new HV substation with LV transformers, generators, and associated fuel tank, with onward connectivity to the remaining Embassy site; - Completion of surveys to inform the Phase 2 and 3 design; and - Develop the RIBA Stage 3 design and complete the RIBA Stage 4/Japanese equivalent design. - Supply, install, test and commission all construction, mechanical and electrical works and hand them over to the existing onsite maintenance supplier at the end of the project in accordance with the Scope; Following the procurement process, Shimizu Corporation were identified as having the Most Economically Advantageous Tender and awarded the contract to deliver the required works. This Contract was awarded for 5,719,175,500 JPY. Conversion rate used for the purposes of this notice: PS1 = JPY 210.736 (Jan 2026). 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-b5fd17-43514b12-53e8-47db-99ea-90f3ed941050
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf5fc984-bdf9-4d7f-9b6c-79d024d2d7ee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,139,053 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,139,053 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
27 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 29 Jan 2029 2-3 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

SHIMIZU

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-43514b12-53e8-47db-99ea-90f3ed941050-2026-02-10T10:07:40Z",
    "date": "2026-02-10T10:07:40Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-43514b12-53e8-47db-99ea-90f3ed941050",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "title": "British Embassy Tokyo -Compound Refurbishment Works- Early Market Engagement",
    "planning": {
        "milestones": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "title": "Engagement end date",
                "type": "engagement",
                "dueDate": "2023-02-28T23:59:59Z"
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
                "description": "Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41d50679-1b8e-474c-841e-6604a3c9ab8f",
                "datePublished": "2023-02-10T16:31:21Z",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice",
                "description": "Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcd48293-65ca-4cab-9bed-10bec9724141",
                "datePublished": "2024-08-22T17:24:49+01:00",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "description": "Buyers address (URL)",
                "url": "https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "tender_352676/1551430",
        "title": "Contract Award for the Provision of Compound Refurbishment & Redevelopment Works for the British Embassy, Tokyo",
        "description": "The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) awarded the contract to provide Compound Refurbishment & Redevelopment Works for the British Embassy, Tokyo to Shimizu Corporation. This Procurement Process was ran in accordance with the Restricted Procedure under Regulation 28 of the Public Contracts Regulation 2015. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) issued a Selection Questionnaire (\"SQ\") followed by the subsequent 'Invitation To Tender' (ITT) for the Procurement of a Contractor to provide Compound Refurbishment & Redevelopment Works for the British Embassy, Tokyo in accordance with the UK Public Contract Regulations 2015 as amended by the Public Procurement (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. This Procurement Process was ran in accordance with the Restricted Procedure under Regulation 28 of the Public Contracts Regulation 2015. 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 FCDO required a suitably qualified and experienced Main Contractor to deliver Phase 1 of this Project; a design and build contract for the refurbishment and remodelling of the British Embassy in Tokyo. The project Scope of works for Phase 1 is: - Remodel and refurbish the 'New Building' (Block B) Embassy office building to accommodate all staff on the compound. This includes (but is not limited to) replacement of mechanical and electrical systems, building fabric upgrades and internal office fit out; - Accessibility and sustainability improvements throughout Phase 1; - Refurbishment of guardhouses (Block A), garage block and associated plant rooms (Block E). This includes (but is not limited to) replacement of mechanical and electrical systems, security systems, building fabric upgrades and internal fit out; - Complete structural works to ensure seismic compliance to the boundary walls (Block G); - Complete associated landscaping; - Design, Install, test and commission baseline site wide utilities infrastructure in Phase 1. This includes (but is not limited to) provision of a new HV substation with LV transformers, generators, and associated fuel tank, with onward connectivity to the remaining Embassy site; - Completion of surveys to inform the Phase 2 and 3 design; and - Develop the RIBA Stage 3 design and complete the RIBA Stage 4/Japanese equivalent design. - Supply, install, test and commission all construction, mechanical and electrical works and hand them over to the existing onsite maintenance supplier at the end of the project in accordance with the Scope; Following the procurement process, Shimizu Corporation were identified as having the Most Economically Advantageous Tender and awarded the contract to deliver the required works. This Contract was awarded for 5,719,175,500 JPY. Conversion rate used for the purposes of this notice: PS1 = JPY 210.736 (Jan 2026). 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.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "45000000",
            "description": "Construction work"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "suitability": {
            "sme": false,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "minValue": {
            "amount": 20000000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "value": {
            "amount": 27139053.13,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Restricted procedure (above threshold)",
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2024-08-30T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2026-02-02T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2029-01-29T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "datePublished": "2024-08-30T15:11:52+01:00",
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-06-30T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "works",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9c80013-819c-4a71-8f29-1e0526e75a63",
                "datePublished": "2024-08-30T15:11:52+01:00",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "description": "Buyers address (URL)",
                "url": "https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-228576",
            "name": "Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, King Charles Street",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "SW1A 2AH",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "lauren.leitch@fcdo.gov.uk"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.gov.uk/fcdo/"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-151067",
            "name": "Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "King Charles Street",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "SW1A 2AH",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "commercial.esndcategories@fcdo.gov.uk"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-330948",
            "name": "SHIMIZU CORPORATION",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "SHIMIZU CORPORATION"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "2-16-1, KYOBASHI, CHUO-KU, 104-0031, JAPAN"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-151067",
        "name": "Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-43514b12-53e8-47db-99ea-90f3ed941050-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2026-01-27T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2026-02-10T10:07:40Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 27139053.13,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-330948",
                    "name": "SHIMIZU CORPORATION"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-02-02T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2029-01-29T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf5fc984-bdf9-4d7f-9b6c-79d024d2d7ee",
                    "datePublished": "2026-02-10T10:07:40Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "description": "FCDO e-procurement portal",
                    "url": "https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}