Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office
King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH
Elizabeth.MitchellYankah@fcdo.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
High Commissioner’s Residence Redevelopment in Abuja, Nigeria
Reference number
Project No. ESND-11039--2024
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45210000 - Building construction work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
The Client issues this Selection Questionnaire (“SQ”) for Abuja – Procurement of the Contractor to provide the High Commissioner’s Residence Redevelopment in Abuja, Nigeria in accordance with the UK Public Contract Regulations 2015 as amended by the Public Procurement (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (referred to as the “regulations”).
Further information can be found at https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
Project No: ESND-11039 -2024
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £36,146,519
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45212212 - Construction work for swimming pool
- 45215214 - Residential homes construction work
- 45222300 - Engineering work for security installations
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
Main site or place of performance
Abuja, Nigeria
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The FCDO are seeking experienced contractors to carry out the following package of works:
Residence for the High Commissioner (approx. GIFA 930m2)
• Residential accommodation for staff (20nr x 2 bedroom flats, approx. GIFA 2,745m2)
• Shared swimming pool
• Gatehouse (approx. GIFA 231m2)
• Associated external works and security related works
The main development objectives are:
• Produce a concept which showcases the best of British design, whilst being sympathetic to the local environment and design standards
• Create a Residence suitable for social and official functions, VIP stays and family living
• Create modern residential properties which maximise living space given in the FCDO design standards
• Consolidate the estate in Abuja
• Provide a sustainable compound, keeping ongoing maintenance to a minimum and reducing the average running cost of FCDO residential properties in Abuja
• Provide safe fit for purpose properties in line with the security threat
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £36,146,519
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
18
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 5
Maximum number: 5
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with a single operator
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
This is not a Framework Agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-012987
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
15 July 2024
Local time
5:00pm
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
2 September 2024
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 9 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
Project-11039 PQQ1667 Procurement of the Contractor to provide the High Commissioner’s Residence Redevelopment in Abuja, Nigeria
How to Register Your Company/Express Interest in this Project:
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 SQ - 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, - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available), You must then publish your reply using the publish button in the "Actions" box on the left-hand side of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the the online help or contact the eTendering help desk.
Potential Providers should answer all questions as accurately and concisely as possible in the same order as the questions are presented. Where a question is not relevant to the Potential Provider’s
organisation, this should be indicated, with an explanation. Where attachments are requested to be submitted within the electronic SQ, these shall be submitted in a PDF format (Adobe or similar).
SQ or Bids not submitted via the FCDO’s eProcurement portal will not be considered.
SQ Return Date: 17:00hrs – Monday 15th July 2024 (BST) – Please note that any SQ’s submitted after the deadline has closed will be considered ‘late’ and may not be accepted for shortlisting.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Developement Office
London
SW1A 2AH
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
London
SW1A2PA
Country
United Kingdom