Planning

British Embassy Washington DC, USA - Major Building Repairs Project

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Planning

11 May 2018 at 14:13

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) is currently in the planning stage for the "Major Building Repairs Project" at the British Embassy in Washington DC, USA. This procurement, falling under the category of building construction work, is set to adhere to EU Procurement Regulations. Key dates include the Engagement end date on 11th August 2018, with market engagement events planned for London and Washington DC during June 2018. This project involves extensive refurbishment of heritage buildings and a modern office block, with works expected to commence in July 2019 and conclude by late 2021.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for construction and refurbishment companies, particularly those with experience in heritage projects and large-scale renovations. Firms interested in competing should prepare to engage in the upcoming market events and express their interest by the deadline of 1st June 2018. The project's structured approach, including a Selection Questionnaire followed by an Invitation to Tender, allows for a competitive bidding process, making it an attractive prospect for qualified contractors in the building construction industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

British Embassy Washington DC, USA - Major Building Repairs Project

Notice Description

The UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) would like to invite potential providers able to deliver the construction of a major repair / refurbishment construction project for the British Embassy in Washington DC to express their interest. The proposed works comprise the Major Building Repair and Refurbishment of the existing British Embassy in Washington DC, USA comprising two Heritage Buildings with a combined GIFA of circa 88,000ft2 and a 1950's Office Block with a GIFA of circa 138,000ft2. The Procurement will be in accordance with 'EU Procurement Regulations' with an initial Selection Questionnaire (SQ) short listing process, followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT) Stage. The form of Contract to be used is currently being reviewed and will be notified at SQ stage. It is anticipated that the SQ Process' will run during July 2018 with a return early August 2018, with the 'Restricted ITT Stage' December 2018 to February 2019. Works are anticipated to commence in July 2019 with a projected completion late 2021. 'Market Engagement Events' will be undertaken in London during week commencing 11th June 2018 and Washington DC during week commencing 18th June 2018. This is an opportunity to understand the bidding process and the project in more detail, meet the team, and ask any questions. If you are interested in this project, and wish to attend the 'Market Engagement Events', please register your interest by forwarding an e-mail to BEW@aecom.com no later than midnight BST on Friday 1st June 2018, indicating which Market Engagement Event you would like to attend. Further details will be issued following the receipt of expressions of interest. Please note the FCO is only seeking interested parties to express an interest to participate at this time. This Early Engagement Notice is issued solely for the purpose of alerting the market to an anticipated project and is not a call to competition and does not constitute the commencement of the procurement process. For the avoidance of doubt, participation in the market sounding exercise is not a pre-requisite for the future procurement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9465860d-a473-40b2-9cd6-06dd5e6dd628
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
11 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Aug 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
E1 8FA
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Further Information

Notice Documents

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