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title: "New Embassy Beijing, China - New Ambassadors Residence, Archtectural Services"
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# New Embassy Beijing, China - New Ambassadors Residence, Archtectural Services

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32884fee-fecf-47bd-8544-1fbcf2623267

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## Summary

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) is currently engaged in a selective tender process for architectural services to design a new Ambassador's Residence in Beijing, China. The procurement, which falls under the category of architectural and related services, was published on 9th July 2019, with a tender submission deadline set for 7th August 2018. The successful architect will develop a design that embodies British values while adhering to local building codes and cultural sensitivities, with a contract duration beginning on 1st October 2019 and concluding on 31st December 2020. The estimated budget for this project is £100,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for architectural firms specialising in high-calibre design and construction in international contexts, particularly those with experience in Beijing or similar regions in the Far East. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong collaborative approach and possess a portfolio showcasing similar projects are encouraged to participate. The ability to consider local customs, such as Feng Shui, and ensure compliance with seismic standards will be advantageous for bidders looking to strengthen their market position within the diplomatic and high-profile building sectors.

## Notice

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) have singled out the Ambassador's Residence as an opportunity to showcase a design that fully reflects Britain and Its values and are therefore seeking an architect of the highest calibre to develop the concept and then work in collaboration with the overall project team during the delivery phase. The aim of the project is to provide a residence to modern standards, in compliance with appropriate building codes (UK and Chinese) to provide a platform for the Ambassador to project Britain's global influence. The FCO are seeking architects with the right combination of exceptional design expertise and a demonstrable collaborative approach to working alongside the FCO's selected delivery team. Experience of previous work for the design and delivery of similar buildings in Beijing, China or the Far East generally may be an advantage. The Circa 1,100 square metre Ambassador's Residence will in effect be a mini hotel. It has entertainment spaces, reception spaces, formal dining rooms and access to the grounds. These need to be backed up by commercial kitchen facilities and back of house functions. In addition the Residence has formal guest accommodation - for visiting Ministers and VIP's and then it also has separate private accommodation for the Ambassador and his/her family. The building should be a showcase for British Design and products, however it should also be easily maintainable in Beijing. Thought needs to be given to its function as a representational building but also to respect Chinese sensitivities such as Feng Shui. The FCO do not want to have a building which does not respect those 'Rules'. The building also needs to be seismically resilient. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: http:// www.architecture.com/Competitions Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address. Requests to participate must be submitted to the abovementioned address

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48e66cb5-f59d-44e6-9eb5-ed19f37f25f9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2019 at 12:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48e66cb5-f59d-44e6-9eb5-ed19f37f25f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48e66cb5-f59d-44e6-9eb5-ed19f37f25f9
  9th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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