Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed the award stage of the procurement process for the refurbishment of the Ambassador's Residence in Mexico City. The project, titled "Mexico City British Embassy Remedial Works," falls under the industry category of Refurbishment work (CPV code 45453100). The contract, awarded to Orostream International Contracts Limited, will commence on 26 September 2024 and conclude on 5 September 2025. The key procurement method employed was "Other - Restricted Under Threshold". The project addresses essential maintenance and upgrades to improve functional family spaces, enhance event catering capabilities, and address accessibility challenges for guests.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in refurbishment works, particularly SMEs, as the procurement process targeted such enterprises. The awarded contract, valued at £5,043,486, encompasses extensive updates, including modernising private family and VIP spaces, and implementing sustainable energy solutions. Companies proficient in heritage building refurbishment, commercial kitchen upgrades, and accessibility modifications are well-positioned to leverage similar future opportunities by showcasing their expertise and reliability in executing high-profile government contracts.

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Mexico City British Embassy Remedial Works

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

1st October 2024 08:32:25 AM
Contract Summary

The Ambassador's Residence in Mexico City is to be part refurbished. Designed by Eric Bedford, the building forms part of the FCO's Designated Residence list and whilst not officially listed it is regarded as a heritage building. The Residence has two core functions: -Principle location for delivering/ providing representational activities in Mexico for the British Government -Family home for the Ambassador and their family. The private family areas of the residence are dated, as are the VIP bedrooms. There is a lack of functional family spaces, with poor living, cooking and dining facilities. The Residence's ability to cater for events is limited by a poorly laid out kitchen, which does not meet commercial standards. Likewise, there are accessibility challenges for guests. In addition, there is a variety of backlog maintenance items, affecting the internal fabric of the building and there is an aspiration to provide a sustainable source of energy through the property.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-c715f1a0-15ec-4171-a374-4e3cbff9f4e4

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Award

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

Other - Restricted Under Threshold

Procurement Category

Works

Tender Suitability

SME

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

45453100

CPV Division(s)

45 - Construction work
Awarding Authority

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

Douglas.Beveridge@fcdo.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Abercrombie House, Eaglesham Road, East Kilbride

Glasgow

G75 8EA

Scotland
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

OROSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CONTRACTS LIMITED

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Mexico City British Embassy Remedial Works

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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