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title: "UK Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai: Build, Fit-Out, Maintain, Takedown and Legacy (Construction) Contract"
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# UK Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai: Build, Fit-Out, Maintain, Takedown and Legacy (Construction) Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96532aa7-a1b4-44b2-8f31-5f884329c7f1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "UK Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai: Build, Fit-Out, Maintain, Takedown and Legacy (Construction) Contract" is led by the Department for International Trade (DIT) on behalf of Her Majesty's Government. The tender was initiated under a selective procurement method, specifically through competitive dialogue, with a total contract value of £21,207,740.66. The contract period started on 24th June 2019 and is scheduled to conclude on 10th October 2021. The tender's competitive phase had a deadline for submissions on 24th October 2018, and the project is broadly classified under the construction industry.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction and event architecture, particularly those capable of undertaking large-scale projects. Companies with expertise in building, fit-out, and maintenance services relevant to exhibitions and pavilions would be well positioned to compete effectively. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given that the procurement is designed to be inclusive and support business growth in the sector.

## Notice

This Contract has now been awarded. On behalf of Her Majesty's Government (HMG), the Department for International Trade (DIT) has a mandate to design and deliver UK participation and activation at Expo 2020 Dubai, which will be the largest attended Major World Event taking place in 2020. The requirement was to appoint a construction supplier to build, maintain, takedown and possible legacy of the UK Pavilion within the defined timelines, in accordance with the budget and processes. The Scope of work includes the supply and construction of the Shell & Core, Fit Out including- inter alia- all set work, internal walls, ceilings, floor, plinths display unit finishes, graphics, electricals, lighting, interfacing works and Exhibition, maintenance, takedown and possible legacy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/557d9c7f-3a68-4b9a-b26d-d66d7724b82b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2019 - 10 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,207,740 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,207,740 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0TL |
| 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 | PICO INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2020 at 14:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/557d9c7f-3a68-4b9a-b26d-d66d7724b82b
- 17 Sep 2019 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/557d9c7f-3a68-4b9a-b26d-d66d7724b82b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/557d9c7f-3a68-4b9a-b26d-d66d7724b82b
  17th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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