Tender

Pre Qualification Questionnaire for British Embassy Ashgabat Office Fit Out

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

05 Dec 2022 at 11:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has initiated a tender process for the construction of an office fit-out for the new British Embassy in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The procurement stage is currently active with a closing date for submissions set for 16:00hrs (GMT) on the 21st of December 2022. The contract period is planned to run from the 19th of July 2023 to the 13th of May 2024. This opportunity falls under the works category with a procurement method described as Other - Two Stage Restricted Non Ojeu.

This tender offers an opportunity for experienced Contractors capable of acting as Principal contractor to take overall responsibility for the construction project. With a specific focus on the construction industry, businesses interested in office fit-out projects within restrictive regions like Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, will find this tender suitable for their expertise. Local partners are recommended due to visa entry uncertainties. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this procurement process, accentuating the potential for business growth and collaboration with the FCDO.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre Qualification Questionnaire for British Embassy Ashgabat Office Fit Out

Notice Description

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is seeking expressions of interest from experienced Contractors for the construction of an office fit-out (c.480m2) of a new British Embassy in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. We are seeking submissions from companies who are capable of acting as Principal contractor, taking overall responsibility for construction. Due to the restrictive nature of Ashgabat and uncertainty in obtaining visas to enter the Country it is recommended that a local partner assists with the construction of the new Embassy Additional information: Recipients are invited to submit a bid, together with any requested supporting information, to the Client by the due date for return (16:00hrs (GMT) 21ST December 2022). Potential Providers are required to submit their SQ via the Client's e-Procurement portal only. Instructions for accessing the SQ can be found in the attached document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aa2571a-f62e-49c2-a7bb-3e845a2e291e
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 - Two Stage 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
5 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jul 2023 - 13 May 2024 6-12 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
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice URLs

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