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title: "Nairobi Gitanga Road, Recreation and Security Works"
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# Nairobi Gitanga Road, Recreation and Security Works

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5659c9b8-9db8-4b36-89d5-148e03fc7d7a

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## Summary

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently conducting a tender for the "Nairobi Gitanga Road, Recreation and Security Works" project, which falls under the construction industry category. This procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 4 January 2019. The project takes place in Nairobi, Kenya, and requires enhancements to facilities at the Gitanga Road compound, including new construction of security infrastructure and community amenities. The estimated contract value is £2,000,000, with a minimum financial threshold of £1,500,000. The contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2019 and conclude on 26 February 2020.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for construction firms, particularly those with experience in civil works and facility upgrades. Businesses that specialise in security infrastructure, landscaping, and community development would find this project particularly relevant. As the Foreign & Commonwealth Office seeks to enhance its accommodation capacities in a key residential area, suppliers who register on the e-Bravo procurement portal could benefit by accessing pre-qualification and tender information critical for participation in this project.

## Notice

The Gitanga Road compound is a main residential area for HMG staff in Nairobi, Kenya. Currently the Foreign and Commonwealth Office is undergoing some transformation within this post with expectation of increased staff presence and is undertaking a staff accommodation project on an adjacent site which will be directly linked on the boundary once complete. The scope of this project is to upgrade facilities (inclusive of all civils, construction and utilities requirements) at the current Gitanga Road compound to provide design and build of the following main items: - New Gatehouse and welfare facilities - Revised main road entrance layout with sliproad, security vehicle airlock and associated Security Infrastructure - Demolish and rebuild site community building - Demolish and rebuild site swimming pool - Refurbish tennis courts into a multi-use games area - Relocate Childrens play area to the preferred central community area - Demolish existing bungalow to allow additional parking and road extension to adjacent staff accommodation project site - Upgrade perimeter fencing where in disrepair with associated Electric fence topping and CCTV - Install and Emergency Escape Gate in the Perimeter Fencing - Construct extensive footpaths through the compound with lighting and public address - Refurbish current Caretakers house as a drivers welfare and fest facility - Site wide landscaping Further information can be found in the SQ which can be accessed via the FCO e-Procurement tool 'e-Bravo'. Please see the attached documentation 'How to Register on e-Bravo'. Additional information: In order to be considered for this project and access pre-qualification and/or tender information it is necessary that you register your company (including any relevant information requested) on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office procurement portal e-Bravo. Please see the attached 'How to Register' document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a002e018-9a82-4c74-90dc-7c169adf5411 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Restricted (non-OJEU) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 26 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| 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

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2018 at 12:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a002e018-9a82-4c74-90dc-7c169adf5411

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a002e018-9a82-4c74-90dc-7c169adf5411
  11th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f05a9783-ae03-40f7-b146-40ae10311de9
  Instructions

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