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PA23 UK4 - Tender notice new

Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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08 Apr 2026 at 17:10

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
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02 Apr 2026 at 10:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has announced the cancellation of the "PA23 UK4 - Tender notice new" following a material change in the scope of services required, rendering the procurement process inappropriate in its initial form. The procurement, initially projected to aid the Nairobi Railway City Technical Assistance Project in Kenya, was in its tender stage before being terminated. Based in London, UK, the FCDO had planned an open procedure for this initiative, highlighting an opportunity for businesses in the foreign economic-aid-related services industry. Originally set with an enquiry deadline of 23rd April 2026 and a submission deadline of 30th April 2026, the re-tendering process is anticipated with forthcoming revised timeframes.

This tender offered avenues for business growth, particularly for businesses equipped with technical expertise in strategic oversight, stakeholder management, and economic development initiatives. The project aimed to stimulate economic growth and enhance transport capacities while fostering climate resilience and affordable housing in Nairobi, Kenya. Companies with robust legal and financial capacities, along with the ability to meet Kenyan operational requirements, would be well-positioned to compete in this project. SME suitability was also indicated, suggesting a wide array of businesses could partake, provided they can navigate the comprehensive tender process and align with the technical and economic criteria set by FCDO. A future opportunity will be communicated to the market, providing businesses another chance to contribute to this significant international development initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PA23 UK4 - Tender notice new

Notice Description

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) are seeking proposals to deliver a Technical Assistance contract for Nairobi Railway City Technical Assistance Project (NRC TA) in Kenya. The contract will require the supplier to provide expertise to support Kenya Railways to fully develop and unlock the economic potential of the Railway City Project in Nairobi, Kenya. The Supplier will provide the strategic oversight of the Railway City Project, leadership, stakeholder management to ensure the effective delivery of day-to-day operations of the Contract. This will also include identification, development and delivery of Technical Assistance activities, oversight and management of the Technical Assistance expertise commissioned. The NRC TA contract will contribute to broader national objectives, including stimulating economic growth, generating employment opportunities, expanding future transport capacity, and delivering a mixed used climate resilient project that includes affordable housing in its scope. Related Previous Published Notices: - UK2: Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (Notice ID: 2025/S 000-076996, Published 25 November 2025) - UK3: Planned Procurement Notice (Notice ID: 2025/S 000-056944, Published 16 September 2025) Both notices provisionally stated the Competitive Flexible Procedure as the expected route to market, with a caveat that the procedure was subject to change.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial contract value is up to PS5 million. The Contract will include an option for FCDO to extend the term of the contract by a maximum of 24 months, and up to PS4 million. This option will be exercised at the sole discretion of FCDO.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b78
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032129-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
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
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

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