Tender

PROVISION OF TUKUL BUILDING RENOVATION WORKS AT BRITISH EMABSSY ADDIS ABABA.

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

18 Nov 2025 at 13:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking tenders for the renovation of the Tukul building at the British Embassy in Addis Ababa. This procurement process is at the "tender" stage with an active status and follows an open procedure (below threshold). The procurement falls under the industry category of "Building construction work" and has a procurement method categorised as "works". The estimated contract value is £113,000, and the tender documentation was published on 18th November 2025, with the submission deadline set for 3rd December 2025. The contract period is expected to run from 1st January 2026 to 31st March 2026. The delivery address is specified within London, United Kingdom, and all the procurement activities are coordinated by Fulufhelo Ratshionya from the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in building construction and renovations to expand their portfolio by working on an international project. Given the value and scope of the project, medium to large enterprises with the capability to handle renovation works within embassies would be well-suited to compete. Although the procurement method is open, it is not specifically indicated as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs. Companies with experience in handling projects within the diplomatic sector may find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth and establishing a reputation in performing works for governmental entities overseas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF TUKUL BUILDING RENOVATION WORKS AT BRITISH EMABSSY ADDIS ABABA.

Notice Description

AFRICA HUB_PROVISION OF TUKUL BUILDING RENOVATION WORKS AT BRITISH EMABSSY ADDIS ABABA.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/724f12b6-f690-4ac6-ac0a-8e98f9909daf
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
£113,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Fulufhelo Ratshionya
Contact Email
fulufhelo.ratshionya@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0

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 Documents

Notice URLs

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