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title: "New High Commissioners Residence, Port Louis, Mauritius"
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# New High Commissioners Residence, Port Louis, Mauritius

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054605

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), a central government authority located in London, is currently in the tender phase of a procurement process for the construction of a new High Commissioner’s Residence in Port Louis, Mauritius. The project, detailed under the Competitive Flexible Procedure, involves the demolition of the existing residence and subsequent construction of a new two-storey building within the British High Commission Compound, emphasizing sustainability and wheelchair accessibility. Suppliers are invited to express interest by submitting a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) by 13th February 2026. The estimated value of the project is GBP 8,796,000, with the construction phase expected to start on 31st July 2026 and end on 9th March 2029.

This procurement offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for firms specializing in building construction work and sustainable design. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with the process designed to accommodate a wide range of business scales. The project’s emphasis on sustainability and accessibility in its design aligns with growing industry trends toward eco-friendly and inclusive architecture, presenting an opportunity for businesses with expertise in these areas to demonstrate their capabilities. Given the need for diverse construction elements, including reinforced concrete and glazed ceramic tiles, companies with a background in high-quality building materials and intricate construction processes would be ideally suited to compete for this tender.

## Notice

Residence Works: The site is located on the British High Commission Compound in Floreal, Mauritius. It is an exceptional site with established gardens and currently accommodates the existing British High Commission and High Commissioner's Residence. The project scope includes the demolition of the existing Residence* and construction of the new Residence** on the same site. It comprises a two-storey building with accommodation arranged around a central courtyard. Interleading reception rooms are situated on the ground floor and open out onto terraces, the internal courtyard and garden. Also located on this floor are a commercial kitchen and related facilities. A family living room and kitchen as well as two large en-suite bedrooms, two children's bedrooms and an office are situated on the first floor. Wheelchair accessibility is a key client requirement, and the design includes wide corridors and an external and internal lift. Another key requirement is sustainability. The architectural design has been based on passive solar design principles and relevant tools like orientation, encouraging airflow through the building, shading of windows and walls and wall & roof insulation have been used in the design. We are working closely with BREEAM*** consultants to achieve an Excellent rating on the Residence. Reinforced concrete columns, beams, slabs and foundations will be used to construct the main frame of the building and hollow concrete blocks will be used on partition walls externally and internally. The external walls will be clad in glazed ceramic tiles with concrete details, the windows, powder coated aluminium and the roof, standing seam, zinc cladding. A proposed access road to the Residence and landscaping works are also included in the works. *Gross Internal Area of existing Residence to be demolished is approx. 770m2, including the terrace. **Net Internal Area of the proposed Residence is approximately 400m2, excluding internal courtyard, and generous covered terraces. ***BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method. It is a globally recognised sustainability assessment method and certification system for the built environment.

### Planning Information

Suppliers are invited to complete the preliminary market engagement questionnaire by 17:00hrs (BST) 4th July 2025
Project 1885, PQQ 12633: – New High Commissioners Residence, Port Louis, Mauritius
1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register. - Accept the terms and conditions and click "continue" - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete - you will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure).
2. Login to the portal with the username/password - Click on the relevant Selection Questionnaire (SQ) - You can now access any attachments by clicking the "Settings and Buyer Attachments" in the "Actions" box;
Responding to the PME - You can choose to "Reply" or "Reject" (please give a reason if rejecting) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek clarification - Note the deadline for completion. If you require any further assistance please consult the the online help or contact the eTendering help desk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004010-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2026 - 9 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,330,000 |
| Lots value | £7,330,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 15:31 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004010-2026
- 16 Jan 2026 at 15:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004002-2026
- 10 Jun 2025 at 16:04 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031371-2025
- 10 Jun 2025 at 11:35 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031233-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004010-2026
  16th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004002-2026
  16th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031371-2025
  10th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031233-2025
  10th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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