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title: "Contract Award for the Provision of Compound Refurbishment & Redevelopment Works for the British Embassy, Tokyo"
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# Contract Award for the Provision of Compound Refurbishment & Redevelopment Works for the British Embassy, Tokyo

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43514b12-53e8-47db-99ea-90f3ed941050

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has awarded a contract for compound refurbishment and redevelopment works at the British Embassy in Tokyo to Shimizu Corporation. The procurement process was conducted using the Restricted Procedure under Regulation 28 of the Public Contracts Regulation 2015. This construction project, classified under the CPV code 45000000, involves remodelling and refurbishing various buildings within the embassy premises. The project will span from 2 February 2026 to 29 January 2029, ensuring seismic compliance and infrastructure upgrades. The total contract value is approximately 5.7 billion JPY, equivalent to roughly £27 million. The primary procurement method was selective, adhering to a competitive and regulated process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for large construction firms experienced in complex international projects. Companies with expertise in seismic retrofitting, infrastructure installation, and comprehensive building services can benefit from engaging in such high-profile contracts. The project's focus on sustainability and accessibility also provides a platform for businesses specialising in these areas. Prospective contractors were required to navigate the FCDO's e-procurement portal for participation, highlighting the importance of digital competence and compliance with UK public procurement standards.

## Notice

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) awarded the contract to provide Compound Refurbishment & Redevelopment Works for the British Embassy, Tokyo to Shimizu Corporation. This Procurement Process was ran in accordance with the Restricted Procedure under Regulation 28 of the Public Contracts Regulation 2015. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) issued a Selection Questionnaire ("SQ") followed by the subsequent 'Invitation To Tender' (ITT) for the Procurement of a Contractor to provide Compound Refurbishment & Redevelopment Works for the British Embassy, Tokyo in accordance with the UK Public Contract Regulations 2015 as amended by the Public Procurement (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. This Procurement Process was ran in accordance with the Restricted Procedure under Regulation 28 of the Public Contracts Regulation 2015. The FCDO has disposed of excess land within the compound of the British Embassy, Tokyo, and intends to refurbish all elements of the remaining compound in a phased approach. The FCDO required a suitably qualified and experienced Main Contractor to deliver Phase 1 of this Project; a design and build contract for the refurbishment and remodelling of the British Embassy in Tokyo. The project Scope of works for Phase 1 is: - Remodel and refurbish the 'New Building' (Block B) Embassy office building to accommodate all staff on the compound. This includes (but is not limited to) replacement of mechanical and electrical systems, building fabric upgrades and internal office fit out; - Accessibility and sustainability improvements throughout Phase 1; - Refurbishment of guardhouses (Block A), garage block and associated plant rooms (Block E). This includes (but is not limited to) replacement of mechanical and electrical systems, security systems, building fabric upgrades and internal fit out; - Complete structural works to ensure seismic compliance to the boundary walls (Block G); - Complete associated landscaping; - Design, Install, test and commission baseline site wide utilities infrastructure in Phase 1. This includes (but is not limited to) provision of a new HV substation with LV transformers, generators, and associated fuel tank, with onward connectivity to the remaining Embassy site; - Completion of surveys to inform the Phase 2 and 3 design; and - Develop the RIBA Stage 3 design and complete the RIBA Stage 4/Japanese equivalent design. - Supply, install, test and commission all construction, mechanical and electrical works and hand them over to the existing onsite maintenance supplier at the end of the project in accordance with the Scope; Following the procurement process, Shimizu Corporation were identified as having the Most Economically Advantageous Tender and awarded the contract to deliver the required works. This Contract was awarded for 5,719,175,500 JPY. Conversion rate used for the purposes of this notice: PS1 = JPY 210.736 (Jan 2026). Additional information: The requirement was procured via the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's eprocurement portal: https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk. Suppliers, who were not previously registered on the portal, who were interested in being considered for this opportunity needed self-register on the site in order to participate - registration is free and instantaneous.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf5fc984-bdf9-4d7f-9b6c-79d024d2d7ee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 29 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,139,053 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,139,053 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHIMIZU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf5fc984-bdf9-4d7f-9b6c-79d024d2d7ee
- 30 Aug 2024 at 14:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9c80013-819c-4a71-8f29-1e0526e75a63
- 22 Aug 2024 at 16:24 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcd48293-65ca-4cab-9bed-10bec9724141
- 10 Feb 2023 at 16:31 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41d50679-1b8e-474c-841e-6604a3c9ab8f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf5fc984-bdf9-4d7f-9b6c-79d024d2d7ee
  10th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9c80013-819c-4a71-8f29-1e0526e75a63
  30th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcd48293-65ca-4cab-9bed-10bec9724141
  22nd August 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41d50679-1b8e-474c-841e-6604a3c9ab8f
  10th February 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
  Buyers address (URL)
- https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk
  FCDO e-procurement portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/fcdo/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office

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