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title: "Procurement of a Consultant to provide Project Management and Quantity Surveyor Services for a Major Compound Remodelling and Refurbishment Project, Tokyo, Japan"
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# Procurement of a Consultant to provide Project Management and Quantity Surveyor Services for a Major Compound Remodelling and Refurbishment Project, Tokyo, Japan

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04596a

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has finalised an open procurement process for the provision of Project Management and Quantity Surveyor Services associated with a Major Compound Remodel and Refurbishment Project at the British Embassy in Tokyo, Japan. Currie & Brown UK Limited has been awarded the contract to oversee the project, valued at £2,139,016.24 for Phases 1-3, with an expected completion date of 31 July 2027. The project includes the significant refurbishment of the 'New Building' Embassy office, the Ambassador's historic Residence, and several other key structures within the embassy compound. The procurement process adhered to the Open Procedure under Regulation 27 of the Public Contracts Regulation 2015 and was completed as of 29 October 2024.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction project management and quantity surveying, especially those with expertise in managing large-scale, multi-phase international projects. Companies with a presence or partnership in Japan will find this opportunity particularly advantageous, as will those experienced with NEC contracts and compliant with stringent security requirements. The comprehensive remodel and refurbishment aspects of the project provide multiple avenues for specialist input and innovation, fostering significant growth and exposure in the competitive construction and project management market.

## Notice

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office ("FCDO") is undertaking a Major Compound Remodel and Refurbishment Project at the British Embassy, Tokyo. This includes: remodeling and refurbishment of the Embassy office (the "New Building") to provide a modern, fit for purpose and first class flexible working environment; refurbishment of the Residence to reflect its historical and political significance; and the remodeling and refurbishment of the Chancery Building as a hosting venue and conference centre for representational events. The FCDO awarded a contract for the provision of Project Management and Quantity Surveyor Services for the delivery of a Major Compound Remodel and Refurbishment Project at the British Embassy, Tokyo to Currie and Brown UK Limited. The Procurement Process run was in accordance with the Open Procedure under Regulation 27 of the Public Contracts Regulation 2015.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The FCDO has disposed of excess land within the compound of the British Embassy, Tokyo, and intends to refurbish all elements of the remaining compound in a phased approach. The project scope of works is: * Remodel and refurbish the 'New Building' Embassy office building to accommodate all staff on the compound; * Refurbish the Ambassador's historic Residence; * Accessibility and sustainability improvements throughout the compound * Remodeling of the Chancery Building to become a hosting and conference centre. * Refurbishment of guardhouses, garage block, plant rooms. * Creation of new gym / sports facilities and staff clubhouse * Works to ensure seismic compliance for the boundary wall, especially on the northern boundary of the site. The FCDO awarded a Contract to Currie and Brown UK Limited to deliver the following elements of the Project: *Project Management and Cost Management services, including building contract production and administration, for the RIBA 4 to RIBA 7 stages. The initial appointment for the Consultant will be for Phase 1 of the Major Compound Remodelling and Refurbishment Project, Tokyo, Japan with a completion date of 31 July 2027. The Contract includes the option to appoint the Consultant to deliver services for Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the project and extend the contract term accordingly. The FCDO reserve the right to enact these options under the Contract. The Total Contract Value is PS2,139,016.24 for Phases 1-3, excluding expenses. Please note that the Contract term allows for a 52 week defect period. Additional information: The requirement was procured via the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's eprocurement portal: https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk. Suppliers, who were not previously registered on the portal, who were interested in being considered for this opportunity needed self-register on the site in order to participate - registration is free and instantaneous.

Options: The Contract includes the option to appoint the Consultant to deliver services for Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the project and extend the contract term accordingly.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035052-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | 30 May 2024 |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,139,016 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CURRIE & BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs
- 71540000 - Construction management services
- 71541000 - Construction project management services
- 79994000 - Contract administration services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2024 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035052-2024
- 7 Jun 2024 at 15:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017785-2024
- 14 May 2024 at 09:51 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015256-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fcdo.gov.uk
- https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.cedr.com/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office

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