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Tokyo Design Services

FCDO SERVICES

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Award

27 Mar 2026 at 14:35

Award

12 Mar 2026 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Tokyo Design Services," managed by FCDO Services, focuses on providing specialist Japanese design services for RIBA stages 4-7. This is part of the client assurance team role, situated in Tokyo, Japan. The industry category is services, specifically architectural design services, with the procurement stage currently at the award stage. The contract is a direct award, justified by factors such as value for money and the supplier's Japanese construction industry experience. The contract award to Klein Dytham KK involves a pending standstill period ending on 9th April 2026 and extends from 10th April 2026 to 31st December 2028, with a gross contract value of £949,832.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms offering architectural design services, particularly those with expertise in Japanese design and construction industry practices. The direct award method, based on the supplier's historical knowledge and compatibility, suits businesses that can provide continuity in design projects. Companies like Klein Dytham KK, with an in-country presence and a team of Japanese registered architects, are exemplary candidates for such tenders. Firms focusing on specialised design services have the potential to grow their portfolio and establish vital international partnerships through such contracts.

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Notice Title

Tokyo Design Services

Notice Description

Tokyo Design Services - specialist Japanese design services for RIBA stages 4-7 as part of a client assurance team role

Procurement Information

Value for money, Japanese construction industry experience, in-country team of Japanese registered architects, compatibility and continuity, historical knowledge of project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0668b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028605-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£863,483 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KLEIN DYTHAM

Further Information

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