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title: "PA23 UK4 - Tender notice new"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067b78"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
published: "2026-04-08"
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# PA23 UK4 - Tender notice new

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067b78

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has announced the cancellation of the "PA23 UK4 - Tender notice new" following a material change in the scope of services required, rendering the procurement process inappropriate in its initial form. The procurement, initially projected to aid the Nairobi Railway City Technical Assistance Project in Kenya, was in its tender stage before being terminated. Based in London, UK, the FCDO had planned an open procedure for this initiative, highlighting an opportunity for businesses in the foreign economic-aid-related services industry. Originally set with an enquiry deadline of 23rd April 2026 and a submission deadline of 30th April 2026, the re-tendering process is anticipated with forthcoming revised timeframes.

This tender offered avenues for business growth, particularly for businesses equipped with technical expertise in strategic oversight, stakeholder management, and economic development initiatives. The project aimed to stimulate economic growth and enhance transport capacities while fostering climate resilience and affordable housing in Nairobi, Kenya. Companies with robust legal and financial capacities, along with the ability to meet Kenyan operational requirements, would be well-positioned to compete in this project. SME suitability was also indicated, suggesting a wide array of businesses could partake, provided they can navigate the comprehensive tender process and align with the technical and economic criteria set by FCDO. A future opportunity will be communicated to the market, providing businesses another chance to contribute to this significant international development initiative.

## Notice

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) are seeking proposals to deliver a Technical Assistance contract for Nairobi Railway City Technical Assistance Project (NRC TA) in Kenya. The contract will require the supplier to provide expertise to support Kenya Railways to fully develop and unlock the economic potential of the Railway City Project in Nairobi, Kenya. The Supplier will provide the strategic oversight of the Railway City Project, leadership, stakeholder management to ensure the effective delivery of day-to-day operations of the Contract. This will also include identification, development and delivery of Technical Assistance activities, oversight and management of the Technical Assistance expertise commissioned. The NRC TA contract will contribute to broader national objectives, including stimulating economic growth, generating employment opportunities, expanding future transport capacity, and delivering a mixed used climate resilient project that includes affordable housing in its scope. Related Previous Published Notices: - UK2: Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (Notice ID: 2025/S 000-076996, Published 25 November 2025) - UK3: Planned Procurement Notice (Notice ID: 2025/S 000-056944, Published 16 September 2025) Both notices provisionally stated the Competitive Flexible Procedure as the expected route to market, with a caveat that the procedure was subject to change.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial contract value is up to PS5 million. The Contract will include an option for FCDO to extend the term of the contract by a maximum of 24 months, and up to PS4 million. This option will be exercised at the sole discretion of FCDO.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032129-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| Lots value | £9,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 16:10 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032129-2026
- 2 Apr 2026 at 09:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030719-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032129-2026
  8th April 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030719-2026
  2nd April 2026 - 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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