Tender

New Approach to Africa British High Commission Gaborone, Botswana

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

11 Feb 2022 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The British High Commission (BHC) in Gaborone, Botswana, is currently accepting tenders for a construction project titled "New Approach to Africa." This initiative aims to enhance office space to meet the Africa Uplift requirement, addressing health and safety concerns and compliance with One HMG standards. The tender is classified under construction work (CPV code: 45000000) and is being conducted through a restricted non-OJEU procurement method. Proposals must be submitted by 12:00 GMT on 2nd March 2022, with the contract anticipated to start on 9th May 2022 and conclude by 7th November 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for construction firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in a high-profile project within the public sector. Businesses specialising in office renovations and safety compliance are especially suited for this tender, as the works will not only enhance the British High Commission's operational capabilities but also align with key government standards. Participating companies can leverage this project to demonstrate their expertise in building works and potentially secure further contracts with public and private entities.

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Notice Title

New Approach to Africa British High Commission Gaborone, Botswana

Notice Description

The British High Commission (BHC) Botswana is located within a freehold building in the centre of Gaborone. An increase in usable space is necessary to meet the Africa Uplift requirement and to provide a degree of future proofing. The works present an opportunity to improve the UK office space, creating a fit-for-purpose environment that is compliant with One HMG standards, resolve space occupation, fire and security issues, and address some long-standing health and safety concerns with the building. Additional information: Recipients are invited to submit a bid, together with any requested supporting information, to the Client by the due date for return (12:00hrs (GMT) 2nd March 2022).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-505945a2-7596-4509-b64a-2dd3acbe1e01
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45b54d73-d6aa-41af-8fce-ecc3a206da1a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Restricted Non OJEU
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - 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
11 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 May 2022 - 7 Nov 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLI London

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

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