Planning

Baghdad - Contractor to provide works for British Embassy Baghdad

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 14:33

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, a central government public authority located in London, UK, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the British Embassy in Baghdad. The project, titled "Baghdad - Contractor to provide works for British Embassy Baghdad," involves comprehensive site upgrades, including mechanical, electrical, and security enhancements. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically construction work and building maintenance, with a gross contract value of £25,000,000. The planned contract period is from 3rd August 2026 to 1st February 2027, with further notices expected to be published by 2nd January 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and facility maintenance sectors, particularly those with expertise in complex upgrade projects and international operations, given the project location in Iraq. Companies adept at managing large-scale service contracts and capable of implementing upgrades to high-security environments can benefit from participating. The substantial contract value suggests opportunities for both primary contractors and subcontractors able to deliver specialized services required for such diplomatic facilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Baghdad - Contractor to provide works for British Embassy Baghdad

Notice Description

Site wide upgrades including mechanical, electrical and security upgrades

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051ea5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025123-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 1 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.smi@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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