Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office
King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH
Contact
Douglas Beveridge
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from 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
British Embassy Baghdad, Iraq
Reference number
ESND-11461 -2024
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45000000 - Construction work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
The intent of this EOI is to inform the potential bidders of the proposed tender action and for FCDO to understand if suppliers are interested in these projects. No formal assessment of capability or down selection of bidders will be carried out in relation to any responses received as a result of this process.
The intent of this EOI is to inform the potential bidders of the proposed tender action and for FCDO to understand if suppliers are interested in these projects. No formal assessment of capability or down selection of bidders will be carried out in relation to any responses received as a result of this process.
Before making a final decision regarding the procurement route, the FCDO reserves the right to change our proposed direction at any stage and to undertake this procurement using alternative routes.
FCDO may withdraw from this market consultation process and any subsequent tendering process at any point and will not be liable for any costs incurred by a supplier participating in this EOI or further competition, including if the process is amended, cancelled or withdrawn.
Please confirm interest by providing responses to the questions below in Annex A and e-mail Douglas Beveridge Commercial Lead Douglas.Beveridge@fcdo.gov.uk by close of play 9th August 2024.
Refer to Contracts Finder for the details of the relevant projects and for Annex A to be completed both of these are attached to the contracts finder advert.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £29,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45000000 - Construction work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- IQ - Iraq
Main site or place of performance
Baghdad Iraq
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
In 2004 the British Embassy compound in Baghdad was created by constructing new facilities around an existing former school building.
There are a number of infrastructure and estates projects that need to be addressed to keep the BEB compound operational.
The site buildings and facilities include: Embassy (former school), HMA Residence, accommodation pods, staff club, swimming pool, tennis courts, canteen, laundry, workshops, Ghurkha accommodation block and a helipad.
FCDO appointed FCDO Services and Apex Core Limited to undertake detailed condition surveys of the buildings, infrastructure and building services. This has concluded with a schedule of work for FCDO to take forward. The work has been split into 10 phases and we are specifically considering phases 1 & 2 which is the subject of this EOI.
Phases 1 & 2 include the highest priority items including security improvements, building services improvements and work to address duty of care/ health & safety issues.
FCDO Services and Apex Core are currently progressing detailed design work for Phases 1 & 2 so we can prepare tender/s. Phases 1 and 2 are described in the Scope of Work below
Scope of Work:
Summary
1 Chancery wall replacement/ rebuild
2 Generator farms overhead protection
3 Rear gate upgrade
4 Supporting MEP works
5 HESCO removal and re-landscaping
6 Mechanical, electrical and plumbing upgrade works:
• Water filtration services
• Sewage treatment plant replacement
• Incinerator works
• Pool plant replacement
• HMA residence a/c upgrade
• Clubhouse HVAC replacement
• Super sangar M&E upgrade
Further details are provided in the attached document on the UK Government Contract Finder Website https://www.gov.uk/contracts-finder
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 August 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes