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Provision of Compound Refurbishment & Redevelopment Works for the British Embassy, Tokyo

Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Feb 2026 at 09:47

Award Notice
Tender

30 Aug 2024 at 15:10

Tender Notice
Planning

22 Aug 2024 at 15:59

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed a procurement process under the title "Provision of Compound Refurbishment & Redevelopment Works for the British Embassy, Tokyo." The latest stage in this process is an awarded contract to Shimizu Corporation, completed on 27 January 2026. This tender falls within the construction industry, specifically targeting refurbishment and redevelopment works. The procurement followed a restricted procedure in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulation 2015. The procurement addressed the refurbishment and redevelopment of the British Embassy in Tokyo, Japan, with services completed by the supplier. This procurement process initiated with a tender and is now at the award stage, involving significant capital works and a contract valued at ¥5,719,175,500.

This tender offers various opportunities for construction firms, especially those specialised in large-scale redevelopment projects. Businesses that provide building installation services, architectural and related services, as well as engineering and building consultancy services, will find this contract ideal for expansion into international markets. The restricted procurement method indicates competitive but structured tendering, where qualifications and experience were likely pivotal in selection. Engaging in such a significant project also positions participating businesses for future opportunities due to enhanced credibility and exposure to the complexities of international public procurement contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Compound Refurbishment & Redevelopment Works for the British Embassy, Tokyo

Notice Description

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) awarded the contract to provide Compound Refurbishment & Redevelopment Works for the British Embassy, Tokyo to Shimizu Corporation. This Procurement Process was ran in accordance with the Restricted Procedure under Regulation 28 of the Public Contracts Regulation 2015.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) issued a Selection Questionnaire ("SQ") followed by the subsequent 'Invitation To Tender' (ITT) for the Procurement of a Contractor to provide Compound Refurbishment & Redevelopment Works for the British Embassy, Tokyo in accordance with the UK Public Contract Regulations 2015 as amended by the Public Procurement (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. This Procurement Process was ran in accordance with the Restricted Procedure under Regulation 28 of the Public Contracts Regulation 2015. The FCDO has disposed of excess land within the compound of the British Embassy, Tokyo, and intends to refurbish all elements of the remaining compound in a phased approach. The FCDO required a suitably qualified and experienced Main Contractor to deliver Phase 1 of this Project; a design and build contract for the refurbishment and remodelling of the British Embassy in Tokyo. The project Scope of works for Phase 1 is: * Remodel and refurbish the 'New Building' (Block B) Embassy office building to accommodate all staff on the compound. This includes (but is not limited to) replacement of mechanical and electrical systems, building fabric upgrades and internal office fit out; * Accessibility and sustainability improvements throughout Phase 1; * Refurbishment of guardhouses (Block A), garage block and associated plant rooms (Block E). This includes (but is not limited to) replacement of mechanical and electrical systems, security systems, building fabric upgrades and internal fit out; * Complete structural works to ensure seismic compliance to the boundary walls (Block G); * Complete associated landscaping; * Design, Install, test and commission baseline site wide utilities infrastructure in Phase 1. This includes (but is not limited to) provision of a new HV substation with LV transformers, generators, and associated fuel tank, with onward connectivity to the remaining Embassy site; * Completion of surveys to inform the Phase 2 and 3 design; and * Develop the RIBA Stage 3 design and complete the RIBA Stage 4/Japanese equivalent design. * Supply, install, test and commission all construction, mechanical and electrical works and hand them over to the existing onsite maintenance supplier at the end of the project in accordance with the Scope; Following the procurement process, Shimizu Corporation were identified as having the Most Economically Advantageous Tender and awarded the contract to deliver the required works. Additional information: The requirement was procured via the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's eprocurement portal: https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk. Suppliers who were not previously registered on the portal, who were interested in being considered for this opportunity, needed to self-register on the site in order to participate - registration is free and instantaneous.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049320
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011653-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45300000 - Building installation work

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71300000 - Engineering services

71315200 - Building consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,719,175,500 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
27 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Shimizu Corporation

Further Information

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