PA23 UK2 - Preliminary market engagement notice - Compound Refurbishment Works for the British Embassy, Tokyo - Phase 2

Project Background
Following the sale of surplus land within the British Embassy Tokyo compound, FCDO is delivering a multi year phased refurbishment of the retained estate. The programme is designed to modernise the Embassy campus, address life expired infrastructure, improve security, sustainability and accessibility, and support the UK’s diplomatic objectives in Japan.
The overall programme consists of three phases:
• Phase 1 (Under Contract): Refurbishment and fit out of entrance and gatehouses, main office building, repurposed garages and FM suite (Block E), and seismic strengthening to retaining walls.
• Phase 2 (Estimated contract value £15-20 million): Chancery Building extension and refurbishment.
• Phase 3 (Estimated contract value £15-20 million): Ambassador’s Residence refurbishment, multi purpose facilities including plant, storage and parking, and site wide streetscape and landscaping (Block Z).
This PME relates only to Phases 2 and 3.
Scope of Future Phases
Phase 2 – Chancery Building
The anticipated scope includes:
• Extension, remodelling and full refurbishment of the Chancery Building;
• Replacement of mechanical and electrical systems;
• Building fabric upgrades and internal fit out;
• Accessibility and sustainability enhancements;
• Associated landscaping works;
• Contractor input to develop designs from RIBA Stage 3 through to RIBA Stage 4 (or Japanese equivalent), prior to construction.
Phase 3 – Estate and Residential Works
The anticipated scope includes:
• Refurbishment of the Ambassador’s Residence;
• Construction or refurbishment of a multi purpose building accommodating storage, plant and parking facilities;
• Site wide streetscape improvements and landscaping;
• Continued operation within a live diplomatic estate.
Phasing and Packaging Considerations
The Authority is currently considering a number of potential approaches to the packaging and sequencing of Phases 2 and 3. As part of this Preliminary Market Engagement, FCDO is seeking...