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CCS Design and PM Services for Pretoria High Commission Project

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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03 Dec 2025 at 10:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the CCS Design and Project Management Services for the Pretoria High Commission Project has been completed, with the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office as the buying organisation. This tender falls under the architectural design services category and includes consultative engineering and project management services. The project encompasses the redevelopment of the British High Commission in Pretoria, involving seismic assessment, refurbishment of existing buildings, and landscaping. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 4th December 2025 to 8th October 2032, and the awarding was done on 20th November 2025 to Ramboll UK Ltd.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in architectural design, engineering consultancy, and project management services. Ramboll UK Ltd's involvement as the supplier showcases an example of a large-scale company succeeding in such endeavours. Businesses fitting the profile of SMEs, particularly those in the architectural and engineering sectors, may find similar tenders offered by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office rewarding, as they often seek providers to enhance infrastructure with modern energy-efficient systems. The broad geographical scope, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, may offer chances for consultancy firms and design agencies with experience in overseas projects to expand their portfolios and increase their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CCS Design and PM Services for Pretoria High Commission Project

Notice Description

The Project involves project management and design services for the redevelopment of the British High Commission compound in Pretoria, new build office, seismic assessment to confirm suitability and refurbish/ reconfiguration of existing building, demolition, landscaping including new car park with PV solar shading/ grey water storage that meets the long-term operational requirement of the Client and provides a modern working environment for staff and visitors.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-668079d8-fc73-4626-af1d-4e45fd82382c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c04af89-3fb5-495c-98f0-b9f4907e2925
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,717,528 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2025 - 8 Oct 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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 2PA
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

RAMBOLL UK (LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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