--- title: "Procurement of a Contractor to build new British Embassy, Beijing" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048ba6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048ba6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048ba6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048ba6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE" published: "2024-10-02" --- # Procurement of a Contractor to build new British Embassy, Beijing Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048ba6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048ba6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048ba6.json) ## Summary The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is initiating the procurement process for a contractor to build a new British Embassy in Beijing, classified under the construction work category. The process is currently in the planning and tender stages with key dates including market engagement set for ongoing 1-2-1 conversations with interested contractors. Initial plans include the demolition of existing embassy structures and construction of new office space, the Ambassador's Residence, staff accommodation, and related facilities. The procurement method includes early market engagement to gather feedback and understand contractor capabilities, with the main procurement planned for Spring 2025 and an anticipated award date in December 2025. Contractors interested in the procurement process must register via the FCDO's e-procurement portal. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, not only for large construction firms but also for companies offering architectural, engineering, and building consultancy services. Companies with experience in large-scale international construction projects, particularly those familiar with NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract, are well-suited for this tender. Engaging in this project allows businesses to form a strategic partnership with the FCDO, potentially positioning them for future international projects. The project's estimated value of £100 million underscores the extensive scope and potential business impact for participating contractors. ## Notice The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office ("FCDO") intend to engage the market in relation to this project as part of early market engagement activity in accordance with Regulation 40 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The purpose of this PIN is to initiate market engagement and is not being used as a call for competition. The purpose of this Corrigendum is to update the market on FCDO's market engagement approach for the Procurement of a Contractor to build new British Embassy, Beijing as detailed in FTS PIN 2024/S 000-026157: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026157-2024. Please note that market engagement will now take place in the form of 1-2-1 conversations with interested contractors instead of an event in Central London. Further details can be found in Section V1.3 of this Corrigendum. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The FCDO is seeking market engagement to validate its approach to packages, phasing, and contract and procurement strategy to demolish and re build its new Beijing Embassy, Ambassadors Residence and Staff accommodation block and gatehouses. Planning permission has been submitted in Beijing seeking the approval of the proposed design. The works are split across two adjacent sites in Beijing which currently provide both Embassy office space and HMA Residence. The sites will be fully demolished and new build assets will be provided and linked. The proposed construction phasing is: Phase 1 - New Embassy Site * Demolish HMA Residence * New build underground carpark * New build Embassy * New build Guardhouse * Landscaping works * Move staff from existing Embassy site Phase 2 - New Residence Site * Demolish existing offices and ancillary buildings * New build underground carpark * New build HMA Residence * New build staff accommodation * New build Guardhouse * Landscaping The estimated value of each Phase is as detailed below: Construction Value excluding VAT: PS100m Phase 1 - PS60m Phase 2 - PS40m Please note that the value stated is an estimate at this stage and will be finalised following further analysis and confirmed within the Contract Notice. The market engagement seeks to understand the optimal approach to procure packages of work from both local and international Contractors to deliver the works. The preferred form of contract is NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract. However, the use of FIDIC is being considered for some or all of the works. The intention is to test this as part of the market engagement. The procurement is planned to commence in Spring 2025, with an anticipated award date of December 2025, please note at this stage these dates are subject to change. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031591-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Mar 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 45210000 - Building construction work - 45300000 - Building installation work - 71200000 - Architectural and related services - 71300000 - Engineering services - 71315200 - Building consultancy services ## Release History - 2 Oct 2024 at 15:27 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031591-2024 - 13 Sep 2024 at 09:19 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029333-2024 - 16 Aug 2024 at 13:19 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026157-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.fcdo.gov.uk - https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk - https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/ - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026157-2024 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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