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title: "FCO Freetown, Sierra Leone, New Offices"
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# FCO Freetown, Sierra Leone, New Offices

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68ec840f-eb7a-4bed-8230-9c6f9699e4cd

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## Summary

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) is currently seeking expressions of interest for the construction of a new office building located at the Leicester Square Compound in Freetown, Sierra Leone. This procurement process is initiated as an open tender, with a total project value estimated at £9,000,000, and a deadline for submissions by 3rd July 2019. The contractor awarded this project is expected to start the contract on 16th March 2020, with completion targeted by 14th March 2022. Interested parties must register on the FCO's e-Procurement tool, e-Bravo, to gain access to tender documents and further information.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for construction companies, particularly those with experience in large-scale projects and the capability of serving as main contractors. SMEs specialising in construction are encouraged to participate, as the FCO is open to submissions from smaller firms for this contract, provided they meet the necessary qualifications set forth in the tender. Businesses that possess expertise in project management and adherence to international construction standards will find this project particularly relevant for expansion and growth in the region.

## Notice

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is seeking expressions of interest from experienced Contractors, to complete the construction of a new office building, at the Leicester Square Compound, Freetown, Sierra Leone. We are seeking submissions from companies who are capable of acting as main contractor, taking overall responsibility for construction. Submissions from subcontractors or suppliers for part of the works will not be considered. Further information can be found in the SQ which can be accessed via the FCO e-Procurement tool 'e-Bravo'. Jaggaer 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/5c562612-bd16-4980-af61-eca675106049 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2020 - 14 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| 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

- 4 Jun 2019 at 14:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c562612-bd16-4980-af61-eca675106049
- 31 May 2019 at 10:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c562612-bd16-4980-af61-eca675106049

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c562612-bd16-4980-af61-eca675106049
  4th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://:https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk
  Bravo
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d66084f-2b13-42a1-bb81-8342ae53cf9b
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk

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