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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) - Provision of Deep Water Well (Borehole) Drilling and Water Supply System Installation to the British Embassy Addis Ababa.

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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19 Nov 2025 at 09:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is seeking proposals for a project titled "Provision of Deep Water Well (Borehole) Drilling and Water Supply System Installation to the British Embassy Addis Ababa". This tender focuses on construction work for water projects within the water supply industry category. The procurement method employed is an open procedure below the threshold, with the tender currently in the "active" stage. Key dates include the tender period ending on 4th December 2025, and the contract period is slated to begin on 1st January 2026 and end on 31st March 2026. The project's location is centred around London, United Kingdom, with an overall contract value of £30,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in construction work related to water projects, particularly those experienced in drilling deep water wells and installing water supply systems. The process being open and below threshold is particularly advantageous for nimble firms that can deliver quality services within budget constraints. Companies experienced in or seeking to explore international projects, especially those connected to embassy infrastructure, are ideally suited to compete in this procurement, as are those looking to strengthen ties with UK government departments. While not prioritising SMEs or VCSEs, the contract offers a strategic opportunity for any qualifying contractor to gain exposure and enhance their portfolio with government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) - Provision of Deep Water Well (Borehole) Drilling and Water Supply System Installation to the British Embassy Addis Ababa.

Notice Description

Africa Hub_RFP for the Provision of Deep Water Well (Borehole) Drilling and Water Supply System Installation to the British Embassy Addis Ababa.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f90996cc-796b-440d-b839-5e14163d9ff4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ea9ca9c-9727-4bf0-ab03-4a5dcc635ce5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45240000 - Construction work for water projects

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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
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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

Notice URLs

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