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Request for Proposal: 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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Tender

19 Nov 2025 at 09:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking proposals for the drilling of a deep-water well and installation of a water supply system at the British Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Categorised under construction work for water projects, this tender is in the active tender stage and requests submissions by 4th December 2025, with the enquiry period closing on 3rd December 2025. The procurement process is conducted through an open competition below the threshold, with a total value estimated at GBP 30,000. The procurement requires electronic submissions, highlighting a modernised method of tender participation.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in construction for water projects to expand their operations into the Ethiopian market. The project, which includes drilling and setting up a comprehensive water system, is ideal for companies experienced in large-scale infrastructure projects and capable of meeting technical specifications. Firms that demonstrate proficient technical response and effective delivery as per the outlined requirements are particularly well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on technical criteria, which make up 60% of the award considerations alongside commercial criteria.

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Notice Title

Request for Proposal: Deep Water Well (Borehole) Drilling and Water Supply System Installation to the British Embassy Addis Ababa.

Notice Description

The objective of this project is to drill and equip a deep-water borehole to an estimated depth of 250 meters, complete with pump installation, electrical works, piping, and connection to the above-ground water storage tanks to ensure a reliable and sustainable water supply.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e3e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075023-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£30,000 Under £100K
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
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Fulufhelo Ratshionya
Contact Email
fulufhelo.ratshionya@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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