EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - LONDON CHANCERY
1.0 BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Mission is to project, promote and protect Kenya’s interest and image globally through innovative diplomacy, and contribute towards a just, peaceful and equitable world.
Kenya’s long-standing relations with the United Kingdom are critical to the shifting global dynamics, in which con-text the Kenya High Commission in London retains an essential function, not least of which is catering for the interests of our diaspora. The Government of Kenya therefore seeks to purchase a Chancery for use by its High Commission in London.
2.0 PROPERTY CHARACTERISTIC
a) Location: Suitability of the neighbourhood for Diplomatic Mission. Close proximity to other diplomatic missions. Easily accessible using the existing transportation links. Free from environmental hazards.
b) Security: Secure neighbourhood, with measures in place to safeguard the Diplomatic Mission and its staff such as controlled access points and the ability to monitor and restrict entry.
c) Status of the Property: In a good state of repair and maintenance both internally and externally. Free from structural defects. Ready for immediate occupation. Internal partitioning permitted.
d) Utility services: Should be well served by trunk water, electricity and sewer and fiber-optic internet.
e) Available Space: Sufficient space – including offices, meeting rooms, reception areas, and other necessary facilities. Functional complementarity. Minimum 9,000 square feet of office space.
f) Tenure: Should have unencumbered ownership document (provide a copy of official search). Freehold or at leasehold of at least 99 years.
g) Parking: A minimum of four (4) parking slots.
h) Layout: A layout that allows for flexibility in office configuration to accommodate the changing needs of diplomatic activities.
i) Accessibility: Accessible by persons with disabilities.
j) Rights: Right of use as a diplomatic property and right to undertake alterations
3.0 REQUIREMENTS
Through the Kenya High Commission in London, the Government of Kenya invites interested/eligible bidders to indicate their interest in providing the properties for purchase. Interested firms should provide information demonstrating that they have properties that meet the minimum specifications required. The Expressions of Interest should comprise the details of the property characteristics as provided above, as well as copies of ownership documents and a recent official search. Shortlisted bidders will later be invited to submit technical and financial proposals including survey maps and building plans.
4.0 CLARIFICATIONS
Interested parties may request for clarifications up to five (5) days before the submission deadline. Any clarification to be sent in writing by paper mail to the
Kenya High Commission, 45 Portland Place, London W1B 1AS
Tel +44 020 7636 2371
Fax +44 20 7323 1932
or via email address: info@kenyahighcom.org.uk
5.0 SUBMISSIONS:
Expression of Interest should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked; ‘Expression of interest’ and should be addressed to:
The High Commissioner
Kenya High Commission
LONDON, W1B 1AS
or placed in the tender box provided at the Kenya High Commission so as to be received on or before 15th March 2024 at 1700 hrs.
The bids will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at the Kenya High Commission offices.
The Government of Kenya reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals.
THE HIGH COMMISSIONER
Click here to download the Expression of interest document
