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Farrell's practice was established in 1965 and has offices in London, Edinburgh and Hong Kong. It is responsible for a wide range of projects including those at London Wall,
Charing Cross and Vauxhall Cross in London and the Peak Tram in Hong Kong.
SIZE OF BUILDING?
- The gross area of the building will be 19,000m/2 approximately.
WHO WILL OCCUPY IT?
The buildings will accommodate the offices of the British Consulate-General and British Council, parking and storage facilities and nine units of staff accommodation.
WHY NOT BUILD MORE?
- The Colvin House site is to be granted, at no premium, by Private Treaty to HMG by the Hong Kong Government acting with the Chinese Government through the Sino-British Land Commission
- The Private Treaty Grant restricts building to 19,000m/2 gross floor space for HMG's purposes alone.
How Much?
The budget for the building will certainly exceed the EC threshold of £3.4 million and the project will therefore have to be published in the supplement to the Official Journal of the EC.
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Cannot give a clear estimate until the design development stage is complete. (Would not in any case be wise to
advertise the budget for a project which will be the subject of competitive tendering.)
HAS THE EXPORT GROUP FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES BEEN ALERTED TO THIS PROJECT?
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Not yet but we will do so as normal.
WILL FOREIGN FIRMS BE ALLOWED TO TENDER?
Yes.
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WILL YOU LET CONTRACT TO A FOREIGN FIRM FOR THE SAKE OF SAVING A FEW THOUSAND POUNDS?
- We shall apply the same criteria to the award of this contract as we normally apply.
WHAT ARE THESE CRITERIA?
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Competitive bid Ability and resources Best value for money for the FCO and taxpayer.
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