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title: "Provision of Compound Refurbishment & Redevelopment Works for the British Embassy, Tokyo"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049320"
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# Provision of Compound Refurbishment & Redevelopment Works for the British Embassy, Tokyo

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049320

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed a procurement process under the title "Provision of Compound Refurbishment & Redevelopment Works for the British Embassy, Tokyo." The latest stage in this process is an awarded contract to Shimizu Corporation, completed on 27 January 2026. This tender falls within the construction industry, specifically targeting refurbishment and redevelopment works. The procurement followed a restricted procedure in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulation 2015. The procurement addressed the refurbishment and redevelopment of the British Embassy in Tokyo, Japan, with services completed by the supplier. This procurement process initiated with a tender and is now at the award stage, involving significant capital works and a contract valued at ¥5,719,175,500.

This tender offers various opportunities for construction firms, especially those specialised in large-scale redevelopment projects. Businesses that provide building installation services, architectural and related services, as well as engineering and building consultancy services, will find this contract ideal for expansion into international markets. The restricted procurement method indicates competitive but structured tendering, where qualifications and experience were likely pivotal in selection. Engaging in such a significant project also positions participating businesses for future opportunities due to enhanced credibility and exposure to the complexities of international public procurement contracts.

## Notice

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) awarded the contract to provide Compound Refurbishment & Redevelopment Works for the British Embassy, Tokyo to Shimizu Corporation. This Procurement Process was ran in accordance with the Restricted Procedure under Regulation 28 of the Public Contracts Regulation 2015.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) issued a Selection Questionnaire ("SQ") followed by the subsequent 'Invitation To Tender' (ITT) for the Procurement of a Contractor to provide Compound Refurbishment & Redevelopment Works for the British Embassy, Tokyo in accordance with the UK Public Contract Regulations 2015 as amended by the Public Procurement (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. This Procurement Process was ran in accordance with the Restricted Procedure under Regulation 28 of the Public Contracts Regulation 2015. 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 FCDO required a suitably qualified and experienced Main Contractor to deliver Phase 1 of this Project; a design and build contract for the refurbishment and remodelling of the British Embassy in Tokyo. The project Scope of works for Phase 1 is: * Remodel and refurbish the 'New Building' (Block B) Embassy office building to accommodate all staff on the compound. This includes (but is not limited to) replacement of mechanical and electrical systems, building fabric upgrades and internal office fit out; * Accessibility and sustainability improvements throughout Phase 1; * Refurbishment of guardhouses (Block A), garage block and associated plant rooms (Block E). This includes (but is not limited to) replacement of mechanical and electrical systems, security systems, building fabric upgrades and internal fit out; * Complete structural works to ensure seismic compliance to the boundary walls (Block G); * Complete associated landscaping; * Design, Install, test and commission baseline site wide utilities infrastructure in Phase 1. This includes (but is not limited to) provision of a new HV substation with LV transformers, generators, and associated fuel tank, with onward connectivity to the remaining Embassy site; * Completion of surveys to inform the Phase 2 and 3 design; and * Develop the RIBA Stage 3 design and complete the RIBA Stage 4/Japanese equivalent design. * Supply, install, test and commission all construction, mechanical and electrical works and hand them over to the existing onsite maintenance supplier at the end of the project in accordance with the Scope; Following the procurement process, Shimizu Corporation were identified as having the Most Economically Advantageous Tender and awarded the contract to deliver the required works. 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 to self-register on the site in order to participate - registration is free and instantaneous.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011653-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| Lots value | £25,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,719,175,500 |

## 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 | SHIMIZU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71315200 - Building consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011653-2026
- 30 Aug 2024 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027793-2024
- 22 Aug 2024 at 14:59 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026897-2024

## Notice URLs

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

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