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Fostering Mexico's Mobility for the British Embassy in Mexico City

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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27 Aug 2025 at 19:09

Tender

23 Mar 2021 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, involves the project titled "Fostering Mexico's Mobility for the British Embassy in Mexico City," within the industry category of structural engineering consultancy services. The project, located in Mexico City, is part of an award stage concluded with an active status, highlighting the implementation of a Cross Whitehall Prosperity Fund project named "Future Cities." The procurement method employed was an open procedure below threshold, and the contract period spanned from 11 January 2019 to 31 March 2019. The awarded contract was valued at £37,842 GBP, and the supplier identified was the Ascendal Group.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses aiming to engage with consultancy projects that focus on urban mobility integration and impact analysis, particularly those experienced in structural engineering and development. Large-scale enterprises familiar with international projects could leverage this opportunity for growth by partnering with the British government for innovative infrastructure strategies. The analysis aims to identify commercial prospects for UK firms within Mexico's evolving 'Future Cities' agenda, presenting a strategic opening for companies in the transportation and urban planning sectors. Additionally, the contract's focus on fostering collaboration between privately operated transportation entities highlights potential for growth in cross-border trade relationships.

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Notice Title

Fostering Mexico's Mobility for the British Embassy in Mexico City

Notice Description

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (the Authority), represented by the British Embassy in Mexico City, seeks to appoint one Service Supplier for the implementation of a Cross Whitehall Prosperity Fund non Official Development Assistance (non-ODA) project in Mexico entitled "Future Cities". The Service Supplier (the Supplier) will deliver a clear, robust and evidenced based cost/benefit analysis for the integration of privately operated transportation services provided by two university districts and one mix use district, located in the municipalities of San Pedro Garza Garcia and Monterrey. We expect that the delivery of the analysis will foster Mexico's Future Cities agenda, as well as identify commercial opportunities for UK companies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7de223ec-4d38-4227-8c16-ec7ad60dfa23
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0c3c6d9-f2e8-4d55-ae4b-29e132bcdfe0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,842 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 1-6 months
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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASCENDAL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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