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title: "Request for Proposal: Deep Water Well (Borehole) Drilling and Water Supply System Installation to the British Embassy Addis Ababa."
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published: "2025-11-19"
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# Request for Proposal: 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-h6vhtk-05e3e6

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking proposals for the drilling of a deep-water well and installation of a water supply system at the British Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Categorised under construction work for water projects, this tender is in the active tender stage and requests submissions by 4th December 2025, with the enquiry period closing on 3rd December 2025. The procurement process is conducted through an open competition below the threshold, with a total value estimated at GBP 30,000. The procurement requires electronic submissions, highlighting a modernised method of tender participation.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in construction for water projects to expand their operations into the Ethiopian market. The project, which includes drilling and setting up a comprehensive water system, is ideal for companies experienced in large-scale infrastructure projects and capable of meeting technical specifications. Firms that demonstrate proficient technical response and effective delivery as per the outlined requirements are particularly well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on technical criteria, which make up 60% of the award considerations alongside commercial criteria.

## Notice

The objective of this project is to drill and equip a deep-water borehole to an estimated depth of 250 meters, complete with pump installation, electrical works, piping, and connection to the above-ground water storage tanks to ensure a reliable and sustainable water supply.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075023-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| 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 | £30,000 |
| 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

- 45240000 - Construction work for water projects

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2025 at 09:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075023-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075023-2025
  19th November 2025 - Tender 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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