Planning

Nairobi Railway City Project

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

17 Oct 2024 at 11:48

Planning

22 Mar 2024 at 20:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is planning the Nairobi Railway City Project, focusing on the transport equipment and auxiliary products industry. The project is currently in the planning stage, with an early engagement notice already published. Key dates include the engagement end date set for 18 April 2024 and the expected release of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) in October 2024. This procurement uses an Open Procedure method. The project covers various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom, with a postal code base at SW1A 2AH in London, England.

This tender provides ample opportunities for business growth, particularly for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in transport equipment and auxiliary transportation products are well-suited to compete for this contract. Participating in the Early Market Engagement (EME) event can provide valuable insights and networking opportunities, enhancing business prospects. Organisations can register multiple participants for the EME by completing separate registration forms for each attendee. The FCDO will send joining instructions for the event at least 24 hours before its commencement, ensuring participants are well-prepared.

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Notice Title

Nairobi Railway City Project

Notice Description

The Nairobi Railway City (NRC) Project will now be tendering via Open Procedure. The TOR is currently under review, and expect to send out the ITT in October 2024. Thank you

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b44f1ce8-6ab6-4cfb-9979-a72c8310ca79
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed19bca0-ab95-4f40-a3da-6fa45c14e7ee
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Apr 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

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 Documents

Notice URLs

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