--- title: "UK Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka - Design, Build, Operate (DBO) & Decommission" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dec9feaa-d0c2-4857-a870-95d7eeb01151" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dec9feaa-d0c2-4857-a870-95d7eeb01151" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dec9feaa-d0c2-4857-a870-95d7eeb01151.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dec9feaa-d0c2-4857-a870-95d7eeb01151.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE" published: "2023-02-17" --- # UK Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka - Design, Build, Operate (DBO) & Decommission Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dec9feaa-d0c2-4857-a870-95d7eeb01151 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dec9feaa-d0c2-4857-a870-95d7eeb01151) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dec9feaa-d0c2-4857-a870-95d7eeb01151.json) ## Summary The Department for International Trade is leading a procurement process for the UK Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka. The project involves the design, build, operate, and decommission of the pavilion, with key milestones including the engagement end date on 3rd March 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the construction and architectural design sectors, particularly those experienced in modular and portable buildings, to compete for contracts in locations including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. Businesses interested in bidding for the UK Pavilion project should focus on the planning stage, which includes market engagement activities split between the UK and Japan. The UK-based engagement involves a pre-recorded webinar and questionnaire, while the Japan-based engagement will take place in Osaka. Successful bidders will need to demonstrate their ability to meet the project's construction timelines, address security of supply, understand cost drivers, and collaborate effectively with other international suppliers. SMEs are specifically encouraged to participate in this tendering process to contribute to the successful delivery of the UK Pavilion. ## Notice In April 2025, His Majestys Government (HMG) will deliver a self-built UK Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka (13th April - 13th October 2025). HMG has already commenced the procurement for International Content Design Services (ICDS), a contract which will deliver the high-level concept for the UK Pavilion along with proposed content and an outstanding visitor experience. The ICDS contract is due to be awarded in March 2023 (subject to change), with outputs to be delivered in Summer 2023 (subject to change). At this critical point, it will be imperative that HMG is able to take the concept, content, and proposed experience, along with the initial design ideas, and transform it into a fully realised building design that can then lead to the construction of the UK Pavilion. The end product should not only effectively communicate the concept and tell the UKs story, but also meet the requirements of both Expo and the Japanese Authorities, and be achievable in the time available. HMG is therefore seeking input from the market to finalise its strategy towards final architectural design and build of the UK Pavilion. There are several options being explored, including the procurement of a turnkey solution via a Design, Build & Operate (DBO) Contract. HMG would like to test market appetite, experience, and capabilities to inform whether this is the best strategy to deliver an outstanding pavilion, and also explore any alternative delivery options. The approach to the market engagement is split into two parts: (1) - UK-Based Engagement; and (2) - Japan-Based Engagement See "Additional Text" Section of the EEN for more information and how to get involved. Additional information: The approach to the market engagement is split into two parts: 1. UK-Based Engagement: (a) A pre-recorded Webinar will be made available on Friday 17th February 2023. This will explain HMGs current thoughts and the questions it is trying to answer through this market engagement. If you would like to register to be sent access to this recording, please email MajorWorldEventsCommercial@trade.gov.uk. UPDATE 17/02: WEBINAR SLIDE DECK AND TRANSCRIPT NOW ATTACHED. LINK TO QUESTIONNAIRE ON SLIDE 18 (QR CODE) (b) Questionnaire - along with the pre-recorded webinar, we will make an online questionnaire available for you to complete to give your thoughts on various areas we wish to gather market insight and intelligence on (if you are unable to access the online questionnaire when issued, we will issue a word document version) (c) HMG will review the completed questionnaires and webinar engagement and may follow up with one-to-one discussions (via MS Teams) with additional suppliers - this will be at HMGs discretion. 2. Japan-based Engagement - from 27th February - 3rd March 2023, the HMG Team working on the UKP at Expo 2025 will be in-country in Osaka for some planned market engagement. If you are available in Osaka during this time and would be interested in meeting the team and discussing HMGs approach to design and build of the UK Pavilion, please email: MajorWorldEventsCommercial@trade.gov.uk Note: the teams time in Osaka is limited, therefore meetings will be scheduled at HMGs sole discretion according to availability. Through the mixture of engagement, HMG will be looking to address and identify solutions to the following challenges: - Overall market insight into most appropriate construction approach given time pressures and Japanese requirements - we want to explore traditional approaches as well as looking at modular build and pre-fabrication. - Timelines for Construction and Supplier Capacity - we are trying to confirm our assumptions for the potential construction timelines for different delivery models (how long for foundations /to construct/ to mobilise) but also what the supply chain capacity and appetite is to undertake this work. - Understand security of supply and scarcity of resources - we are seeking further understanding on how suppliers can ensure availability of materials and guarantee delivery. What networks within your supply chain can be utilised? - High level understanding of the main cost drivers, inflationary pressures, maintenance cost etc. that are currently facing construction in Japan and likely to face us for Expo. - Ways of working between a potential consortium of international suppliers (especially in the context of the unique nature of Expos) - preferred cost mechanisms, preferred contracting method, sharing risk and liabilities, performance bonuses etc. - Test different market solutions for achieving sustainable outcomes as well different approaches to decommissioning. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a52d69c4-30ab-4ef7-b00f-b9a8efbe8b47 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Mar 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2DY | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 44211100 - Modular and portable buildings - 45210000 - Building construction work - 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants - 45212600 - Pavilion construction work - 71220000 - Architectural design services - 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings ## Release History - 17 Feb 2023 at 13:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a52d69c4-30ab-4ef7-b00f-b9a8efbe8b47 - 9 Feb 2023 at 11:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bb79ee9-7988-45c0-bb10-6ad90480355b - 9 Feb 2023 at 11:48 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4babff4-0cae-4893-b31a-9992c6db8572 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a52d69c4-30ab-4ef7-b00f-b9a8efbe8b47 17th February 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bb79ee9-7988-45c0-bb10-6ad90480355b 9th February 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4babff4-0cae-4893-b31a-9992c6db8572 9th February 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/45c1c646-1b88-428e-89f5-8a22fbce4a05 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6118dc82-550f-4e28-a10c-9375e0304052 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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