Published date: 9 July 2019

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 7 August 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Architectural and related services - 71200000

Location of contract

SW1A 2AH

Value of contract

£100,000

Procurement reference

tender_213263/782372

Published date

9 July 2019

Closing date

7 August 2018

Contract start date

1 October 2019

Contract end date

31 December 2020

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure (above threshold)

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) have singled out the Ambassador's Residence as an opportunity to showcase a design that fully reflects Britain and Its values and are therefore seeking an architect of the highest calibre to develop the concept and then work in collaboration with the overall project team during the delivery phase. The aim of the project is to provide a residence to modern standards, in compliance with appropriate building codes (UK and Chinese) to provide a platform for the Ambassador to project Britain's global influence.

The FCO are seeking architects with the right combination of exceptional design expertise and a demonstrable collaborative approach to working alongside the FCO's selected delivery team. Experience of previous work for the design and delivery of similar buildings in Beijing, China or the Far East generally may be an advantage. The Circa 1,100 square metre Ambassador's Residence will in effect be a mini hotel. It has entertainment spaces, reception spaces, formal dining rooms and access to the grounds. These need to be backed up by commercial kitchen facilities and back of house functions. In addition the Residence has formal guest accommodation - for visiting Ministers and VIP's and then it also has separate private accommodation for the Ambassador and his/her family. The building should be a showcase for British Design and products, however it should also be easily maintainable in Beijing. Thought needs to be given to its function as a representational building but also to respect Chinese sensitivities such as Feng Shui. The FCO do not want to have a building which does not respect those 'Rules'. The building also needs to be seismically resilient.

More information

Additional text

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: http://
www.architecture.com/Competitions
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address. Requests to participate must be submitted to the abovementioned address

About the buyer

Address

Foreign & Commonwealth Office. King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH
England

Email

riba.competitions@riba.org