Procurement of the Contractor to provide the High Commissioners Residence Redevelopment in Abuja, Nigeria

The FCDO lease the site on Gana Street in Abuja, Nigeria and wish to redevelop it. The works briefly comprise:

Residence for the High Commissioner

Residential accommodation for staff (20nr x 2 bedroom flats)

Shared swimming pool

Gatehouse

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.

The form of contract is anticipated to be an NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract, Option A: Fixed Price contract with Activity Schedule. However, this may be subject to change.

Value excluding VAT: £34,500,000

The procurement is planned to commence in July 2024, with an anticipated award date of December 2024, please note at this stage these are anticipated dates and are subject to change.

Estimated date of publication of contract notice

22. July 2024