Planning

Works Contractor for the Redevelopment of the High Commissioner's Residence, Abuja, Nigeria

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

22 Apr 2024 at 12:03

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has initiated a planning stage tender for the Works Contractor for the Redevelopment of the High Commissioner's Residence in Abuja, Nigeria. The procurement process is expected to start in July 2024, with an anticipated award date in December 2024. Key milestones include an early market engagement event in Abuja between 22nd and 24th May 2024, with details on how to register provided. The project involves construction work and aims to create modern residential properties while showcasing British design and meeting security standards.

This tender offers opportunities for construction businesses interested in high-profile international projects. Businesses specialising in construction work, particularly those with experience in residential development and security-related projects, would be well-suited to compete. The FCDO is seeking market feedback and engagement ahead of the procurement process. The form of contract is expected to be an NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract with a Fixed Price option. Interested parties should actively participate in the planned market engagement activities to better understand the project scope and requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Works Contractor for the Redevelopment of the High Commissioner's Residence, Abuja, Nigeria

Notice Description

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office ("FCDO") intend to engage the market in relation to this project as part of early market engagement activity in accordance with Regulation 40 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The purpose of this PIN is to initiate market engagement and is not being used as a call for competition. This PIN is intended to: 1. Engage with and inform the market of the FCDO's requirements, enabling potential contractors to better understand the scope of the requirement and the approach to the procurement process; and 2. Provide detail of the upcoming early market engagement event which will be held in Abuja, between 22nd and 24th May 2024. Details on how to register for this event is provided in section VI.3 (Additional Information). Please refer to section II.2.4 Description of the Procurement for details in relation to the requirement. Description of the procurement The FCDO lease the site on Gana Street in Abuja, Nigeria and wish to redevelop it. The works briefly comprise: - Residence for the High Commissioner - Residential accommodation for staff (20nr x 2 bedroom flats) - Shared swimming pool - Gatehouse - Associated external works and security related works The main development objectives are: - Produce a concept which showcases the best of British design, whilst being sympathetic to the local environment and design standards - Create a Residence suitable for social and official functions, VIP stays and family living - Create modern residential properties which maximise living space given in the FCDO design standards - Consolidate the estate in Abuja - Provide a sustainable compound, keeping ongoing maintenance to a minimum and reducing the average running cost of FCDO residential properties in Abuja - Provide safe fit for purpose properties in line with the security threat. The form of contract is anticipated to be an NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract, Option A: Fixed Price contract with Activity Schedule. However, this may be subject to change. The procurement is planned to commence in July 2024, with an anticipated award date of December 2024, please note at this stage these are anticipated dates and are subject to change. Estimated date of publication of contract notice 22 July 2024 Additional information: Additional information FCDO is seeking feedback from the market on our procurement approach and wish to understand capacity and interest to provide the redevelopment of the High Commissioner's Residence in Abuja, Nigeria. This notice is being published to advertise a forthcoming early market engagement event, which will be held between 22nd and 24th May 2024 at the British High Commission office. Organisations will be offered individual time slots with a 90 minute duration. These are available between the following times: - 22 May 2024: between 1pm and 5pm - 23 May 2024: between 9am and 5pm - 24 May 2024: between 9am and 5pm The event will be by appointment only. Please e-mail Katherine.Joslin@fcdo.gov.uk with preferred slot. Early Engagement Questionnaire. Please return by 10th May 2024

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a3a109a-8b9e-493f-8cae-1eb7593abbfd
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building 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
22 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 May 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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 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

Further Information

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