Scope
Description
The British Embassy (San Jose) is to be located within a leased unit in La Sabana. The office space is currently vacant in a newly built complex and has the primary objective to be fit-out, creating a fit-for-purpose environment, whilst considering, fire and security issues.
High level summary of scope of works:
Fit-out of vacant floor space to a fit-for-purpose office standard, including Mechanical and electrical installations, which are fed outside of the office demise through a multi-story complex. Fit-out of a storage unit within the same building and outside of the office demise (Approx £1.95m).
The site will be vacant throughout construction and the Embassy will continue their operations from a separate location.
The Contractor and any sub-contractors utilised must be able to work to relevant UK Standards. The build must be constructed to UK standards.
The Contractor's Project Manager undertaking work will need to have the required Security Clearance (SC) and be approved by the FCDO at the time of starting the works.
It is anticipated that the form of Contract to be used will be the NEC 4 contract.
Suppliers are invited to complete the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire, which can be found at https://forms.office.com/e/GwTMBrLfXi
Please confirm interest by providing responses to the questions in the questionnaire by 17:00 GMT, 9th February 2026.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,950,000 excluding VAT
- £2,203,500 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 December 2026 to 15 June 2028
- 1 year, 6 months
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45210000 - Building construction work
Contract locations
- CR - Costa Rica
Engagement
Engagement deadline
14 September 2026
Engagement process description
Suppliers are invited to complete the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire, which can be found at https://forms.office.com/e/GwTMBrLfXi
Please confirm interest by providing responses to the questions in the questionnaire by 17:00 GMT, 9th February 2026.
There may be further market engagement activities such as presentations and meetings. In such case this notice will be updated.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
14 September 2026
Contracting authority
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRR-8771-PHVX
King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Kathy Joslin
Email: Katherine.Joslin@fcdo.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government