Planning

British Embassy Washington DC, USA - Passport Office and Consular Works

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Planning

31 Jul 2017 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is initiating a procurement process titled "British Embassy Washington DC, USA - Passport Office and Consular Works", focusing on building construction work. This project, located at the British Embassy in Washington DC, aims to convert an existing office building into six residential apartments and construct a new consular annex. Key dates include a supplier day at the embassy on 15th August 2017, with a deadline for attendance requests by 9th August 2017. The current stage of the procurement is planning, with further Expressions of Interest to be advertised in the future.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in building construction and renovation. Firms with experience in converting office spaces, particularly those familiar with similar works in embassy settings, would be well-suited to participate. Participating in the upcoming supplier day will provide insights into project specifics and networking opportunities, crucial for companies looking to expand their portfolios in high-profile international projects.

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Notice Title

British Embassy Washington DC, USA - Passport Office and Consular Works

Notice Description

Early Engagement Notice The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) are issuing an early engagement notice to notify experienced works contractors of the forthcoming project at the British Embassy Washington DC, USA. The project will be to transform a previous office building within the British Embassy buildings in Washington DC into new apartments as well as building a small additional consular annex. This involves completing adjusting the layout and fit-out of an existing building as well as providing new services within the building. The consular works include a new ground up extension to an existing gatehouse within the compound. The building contract works will comprise the strip out and conversion of an existing office building into six residential apartments. The building was constructed in the late 1920's and its original use was as a residence. Consular services are currently accommodated on the ground floor of the property and the construction works also include a single storey new build extension to one of the Compound gatehouses to allow the Consular function to be relocated. It is necessary to move the Consular office prior to commencement of the conversion work. The contracting authority will be hosting a supplier day at the British Embassy, Washington DC on 15th August 2017. To attend this event, please email christine.leach@macegroup.com by 5pm EST on 9th August 2017. Please confirm the name of the proposed attendees, maximum 2 attendees from each company, within your email. The supplier day is expected to start at 10am EST, agenda to be confirmed following confirmation of attendance. Please note that you will not be entitled to claim from the contracting authority any costs or expenses which you may incur in attending the supplier day. Please note that this is an Early Engagement Notice ONLY, calls for Expressions of Interest will be advertised at a later date.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3867d81-d044-4de1-a631-8d8be938ca70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f11137a-4e4d-4c47-9be5-df3c342aea7e
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

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
31 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH 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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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