Pre-qualification of Construction Firms for Canadian High Commission in London, United Kingdom

The Project

The Government of Canada, through the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD), is consolidating the High Commission in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process will be done through a 2-phase process. It is expected that the final contract will be competed among six (6) firms that will be pre-qualified through this process.

This is Phase 1, Request for Pre-Qualification Responses.

The London Chancery project comprises major refurbishment works to Canada House and the adjoining 2-4 Cockspur Street building. Canada House is a grade 2* listed building providing approximately 50,000 sq ft of accommodation over six floors (including two mezzanine levels) for the Canadian London Chancery. 2-4 Cockspur Street is a 1920s office block providing approximately 140,000 sq ft of accommodation over 11 floors. The two properties are situated on an ‘island site’ in central London that offers very limited access and parking for contractors. The properties currently operate as separate buildings.

Scope of Work: The scope of work to both buildings includes extensive interior redevelopment and exterior alteration (to comprise external cleaning and minor maintenance works only). A principal element of the works is to provide three new internal connections between the two buildings to facilitate an extension of the Chancery into specific parts of 2-4 Cockspur Street. In addition to the internal links, the structural works will include the installation of a new staircase, changing historical roof lights, modifications to passenger lifts (including the installation of a new lift car), the installation of a new goods lift, the installation of a new balcony and windows, and the removal of a section of floor to create a double height space. The works may also necessitate enhancements or repairs to the existing structural frame, notably in the case of Canada House. For Canada House, the architectural scope of work will comprise modest modifications to the interior architectural details, materials and finishes in keeping with the building’s heritage features. Interior doors, frames and glazing units will be replaced where required. Toilet facilities are to be reconfigured to accommodate new layouts. A new green roof (sedum) is proposed for the second floor roof. All works to Canada House will be closely monitored by English Heritage and the local planning authority. For 2-4 Cockspur Street the architectural scope of works is described as being that of a standard office fit-up specification. The fit-up works are only to the basement, lower ground, ground and floors 1-3, totalling approximately 90,000 sq ft. However, elements of the shell and core are to be replaced and upgraded to the requirement of the whole building. These works include the replacement of hot and chilled water pipework, replacement of Low Voltage (LV ) vertical, main and sub distribution boards, the reinstatement of a ventilation riser and replacement of air handling units. IT and lighting infrastructure will be upgraded or replaced in certain areas.

Respondent Enquiries

All enquiries must be submitted as per the instructions on the cover page of the Request for Pre-Qualification Responses document.

Canadian or Foreign Media Enquiries

To facilitate obtaining answers to their enquiries in a timely manner, media are kindly asked to communicate directly with DFATD’s Media Relations Office: http://www.international.gc.ca/media/media_relations_medias.aspx?lang=eng