Planning

British Embassy Baghdad, Iraq Refurbishment Works

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

01 Aug 2024 at 10:26

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is initiating a procurement process for refurbishment works at the British Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq. This process is currently in the planning stage with a key date for engagement ending on 9th August 2024. The opportunity falls under the construction work category (CPV 45000000) and has a global scope including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and United Kingdom. Interested parties should register their interest via an email to Douglas Beveridge at the FCDO.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in construction and refurbishment, particularly those experienced in international projects in challenging environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. Engaging with this procurement process can provide growth opportunities through potential future contracts with the FCDO. It offers businesses a chance to diversify their project portfolio and establish a foothold in diplomatic and international organisational domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

British Embassy Baghdad, Iraq Refurbishment Works

Notice Description

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office ("FCDO") intend to engage the market in relation to this project as part of 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. To call for suppliers to register their interest by e-mail regarding an online event. Background The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is seeking expressions of interest from potential suppliers for several projects FCDO are seeking to take forward at the British Embassy Baghdad (BEB) in Iraq and are currently exploring how to best deliver these important projects. We would like to understand which suppliers are interested in tendering for these projects. Further details are provided (attached document) on each project to help you better understand the background, project status and planned work. Additional information: No formal assessment of capability or down selection of bidders will be carried out in relation to any responses received as a result of this. Any future correspondence will be undertaken on the Jaggaer Portal and therefor any suppliers, not currently registered on the portal, who are interested in being considered for the opportunity must self-register on the site in order to participate in the SQ process when published - registration is free and instantaneous. Please submit your response to Douglas Beveridge e-mail Douglas.Beveridge@fcdo.gov.uk no later then close of play 9th August 24

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b68c8558-8fa1-4899-b9a8-58a5a7ec3b1b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9528c28f-3152-45bb-bc4c-d359e0296ead
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
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
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Aug 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
Douglas Beveridge
Contact Email
douglas.beveridge@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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