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title: "REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) - Provision of Deep Water Well (Borehole) Drilling and Water Supply System Installation to the British Embassy Addis Ababa."
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# REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) - Provision of Deep Water Well (Borehole) Drilling and Water Supply System Installation to the British Embassy Addis Ababa.

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f90996cc-796b-440d-b839-5e14163d9ff4

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is seeking proposals for a project titled "Provision of Deep Water Well (Borehole) Drilling and Water Supply System Installation to the British Embassy Addis Ababa". This tender focuses on construction work for water projects within the water supply industry category. The procurement method employed is an open procedure below the threshold, with the tender currently in the "active" stage. Key dates include the tender period ending on 4th December 2025, and the contract period is slated to begin on 1st January 2026 and end on 31st March 2026. The project's location is centred around London, United Kingdom, with an overall contract value of £30,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in construction work related to water projects, particularly those experienced in drilling deep water wells and installing water supply systems. The process being open and below threshold is particularly advantageous for nimble firms that can deliver quality services within budget constraints. Companies experienced in or seeking to explore international projects, especially those connected to embassy infrastructure, are ideally suited to compete in this procurement, as are those looking to strengthen ties with UK government departments. While not prioritising SMEs or VCSEs, the contract offers a strategic opportunity for any qualifying contractor to gain exposure and enhance their portfolio with government projects.

## Notice

Africa Hub_RFP for the Provision of Deep Water Well (Borehole) Drilling and Water Supply System Installation to the British Embassy Addis Ababa.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ea9ca9c-9727-4bf0-ab03-4a5dcc635ce5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45240000 - Construction work for water projects

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2025 at 09:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ea9ca9c-9727-4bf0-ab03-4a5dcc635ce5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ea9ca9c-9727-4bf0-ab03-4a5dcc635ce5
  19th November 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/fco

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