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PA23 UK2 - Preliminary market engagement notice San Jose, Costa Rica - British Embassy Office Fit-out Works

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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29 Jan 2026 at 10:37

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), a central government public authority based in London, is undertaking a procurement process for the fit-out works of the British Embassy office in San Jose, Costa Rica. The project involves the construction of a fit-for-purpose office space including mechanical and electrical installations, with a related building construction category. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, and suppliers are required to respond to the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire by 23rd March 2026. The contract period is expected to commence on 16th December 2026 and conclude by 15th June 2028. The procurement follows the NEC 4 contract form and adheres to UK standards, ensuring security clearances are in place for project managers at the time of commencement.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for construction firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in office fit-out and building construction activities, to expand their portfolio internationally. With an estimated contract value of approximately £1.95 million, businesses capable of delivering against stringent UK standards and possessing the necessary security clearances will find this project appealing. The opportunity allows for involvement from the initial planning stage, enabling firms to engage in the market engagement activities scheduled throughout the procurement process, fostering potential business growth and establishing international connections.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PA23 UK2 - Preliminary market engagement notice San Jose, Costa Rica - British Embassy Office Fit-out Works

Notice Description

The British Embassy (San Jose) is to be located within a leased unit in La Sabana. The office space is currently vacant in a newly built complex and has the primary objective to be fit-out, creating a fit-for-purpose environment, whilst considering, fire and security issues. High level summary of scope of works: Fit-out of vacant floor space to a fit-for-purpose office standard, including Mechanical and electrical installations, which are fed outside of the office demise through a multi-story complex. Fit-out of a storage unit within the same building and outside of the office demise (Approx PS1.95m). The site will be vacant throughout construction and the Embassy will continue their operations from a separate location. The Contractor and any sub-contractors utilised must be able to work to relevant UK Standards. The build must be constructed to UK standards. The Contractor's Project Manager undertaking work will need to have the required Security Clearance (SC) and be approved by the FCDO at the time of starting the works. It is anticipated that the form of Contract to be used will be the NEC 4 contract. Suppliers are invited to complete the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire, which can be found at https://forms.office.com/e/GwTMBrLfXi Please confirm interest by providing responses to the questions in the questionnaire by 17:00 GMT, 23rd March 2026.

Planning Information

Suppliers are invited to complete the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire, which can be found at https://forms.office.com/e/GwTMBrLfXi Please confirm interest by providing responses to the questions in the questionnaire by 17:00 GMT, 9th February 2026. There may be further market engagement activities such as presentations and meetings. In such case this notice will be updated.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0611aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023953-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,950,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Sep 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Dec 2026 - 15 Jun 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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
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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