Planning

British Embassy Baghdad, Iraq

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

01 Aug 2024 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is initiating a public procurement process for construction work at the British Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq. Currently in the planning stage, this project focuses on a range of infrastructure and estate improvements, including security upgrades, building services improvements, and addressing health and safety issues. The tender, valued at GBP 29,000,000, encompasses phases 1 and 2 of the project, involving mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades, among other tasks. Interested suppliers are requested to confirm their interest via email to Douglas Beveridge by 9th August 2024. The main procurement category is 'works' under the CPV classification code 45000000, and the procurement method appears to be competitive tendering.

This tender offers significant opportunities for construction firms with expertise in large-scale, complex infrastructure projects, particularly those with experience in secure environments. Companies specialising in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services, as well as firms experienced in health and safety compliance and security enhancements, would be well-suited to compete. Winning this contract could enhance a firm's portfolio, particularly in international and governmental projects, positioning the successful bidder for future opportunities within similar high-stakes environments.

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Notice Title

British Embassy Baghdad, Iraq

Notice Description

The intent of this EOI is to inform the potential bidders of the proposed tender action and for FCDO to understand if suppliers are interested in these projects. 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 process. The intent of this EOI is to inform the potential bidders of the proposed tender action and for FCDO to understand if suppliers are interested in these projects. 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 process. Before making a final decision regarding the procurement route, the FCDO reserves the right to change our proposed direction at any stage and to undertake this procurement using alternative routes. FCDO may withdraw from this market consultation process and any subsequent tendering process at any point and will not be liable for any costs incurred by a supplier participating in this EOI or further competition, including if the process is amended, cancelled or withdrawn. Please confirm interest by providing responses to the questions below in Annex A and e-mail Douglas Beveridge Commercial Lead Douglas.Beveridge@fcdo.gov.uk by close of play 9th August 2024. Refer to Contracts Finder for the details of the relevant projects and for Annex A to be completed both of these are attached to the contracts finder advert.

Lot Information

Lot 1

In 2004 the British Embassy compound in Baghdad was created by constructing new facilities around an existing former school building. There are a number of infrastructure and estates projects that need to be addressed to keep the BEB compound operational. The site buildings and facilities include: Embassy (former school), HMA Residence, accommodation pods, staff club, swimming pool, tennis courts, canteen, laundry, workshops, Ghurkha accommodation block and a helipad. FCDO appointed FCDO Services and Apex Core Limited to undertake detailed condition surveys of the buildings, infrastructure and building services. This has concluded with a schedule of work for FCDO to take forward. The work has been split into 10 phases and we are specifically considering phases 1 & 2 which is the subject of this EOI. Phases 1 & 2 include the highest priority items including security improvements, building services improvements and work to address duty of care/ health & safety issues. FCDO Services and Apex Core are currently progressing detailed design work for Phases 1 & 2 so we can prepare tender/s. Phases 1 and 2 are described in the Scope of Work below Scope of Work: Summary 1 Chancery wall replacement/ rebuild 2 Generator farms overhead protection 3 Rear gate upgrade 4 Supporting MEP works 5 HESCO removal and re-landscaping 6 Mechanical, electrical and plumbing upgrade works: * Water filtration services * Sewage treatment plant replacement * Incinerator works * Pool plant replacement * HMA residence a/c upgrade * Clubhouse HVAC replacement * Super sangar M&E upgrade Further details are provided in the attached document on the UK Government Contract Finder Website https://www.gov.uk/contracts-finder

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0486b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024112-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,000,000 £10M-£100M
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
31 Jul 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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