Department for International Trade
UK Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka - Design, Build, Operate (DBO) & Decommission
In April 2025, His Majestys Government (HMG) will deliver a self-built UK Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka (13th April - 13th October 2025).
HMG has already commenced the procurement for International Content Design Services (ICDS), a contract which will deliver the high-level concept for the UK Pavilion along with proposed content and an outstanding visitor experience.
The ICDS contract is due to be awarded in March 2023 (subject to change), with outputs to be delivered in Summer 2023 (subject to change).
At this critical point, it will be imperative that HMG is able to take the concept, content, and proposed experience, along with the initial design ideas, and transform it into a fully realised building design that can then lead to the construction of the UK Pavilion.
The end product should not only effectively communicate the concept and tell the UKs story, but also meet the requirements of both Expo and the Japanese Authorities, and be achievable in the time available.
HMG is therefore seeking input from the market to finalise its strategy towards final architectural design and build of the UK Pavilion.
There are several options being explored, including the procurement of a turnkey solution via a Design, Build & Operate (DBO) Contract.
HMG would like to test market appetite, experience, and capabilities to inform whether this is the best strategy to deliver an outstanding pavilion, and also explore any alternative delivery options.
The approach to the market engagement is split into two parts: (1) - UK-Based Engagement; and (2) - Japan-Based Engagement See "Additional Text" Section of the EEN for more information and how to get involved.
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In April 2025, His Majestys Government (HMG)
In April 2025, His Majestys Government (HMG) will deliver a self-built UK Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka (13th April.
HMG has already commenced the procurement
HMG has already commenced the procurement for International Content Design Services (ICDS), a contract which will deliver the high-level concept for the UK Pavilion along with proposed content and an outstanding visitor experience.
At this critical point, it will
At this critical point, it will be imperative that HMG is able to take the concept, content, and proposed experience, along with the initial design ideas, and transform it into a fully realised building design that can then lead to the construction of the UK Pavilion.
The end product should not only effectively
The end product should not only effectively communicate the concept and tell the UKs story, but also meet the requirements of both Expo and the Japanese Authorities, and be achievable in the time available.
HMG would like to test market appetite
HMG would like to test market appetite, experience, and capabilities to inform whether this is the best strategy to deliver an outstanding pavilion, and also explore any alternative delivery options.
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- a52d69c4-30ab-4ef7-b00f-b9a8efbe8b47
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- preprocurement · Closed
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- tender_288851/1172456
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