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Lisbon HMA New Residence 2

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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08 Jul 2026 at 07:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has successfully completed a procurement process for the refurbishment and fit-out of the new His Majesty's Ambassador's Residence in Lisbon, Portugal. This project falls under the building construction work industry category, specifically focusing on refurbishment work. The procurement was executed through a selective method under a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) in accordance with PCR 2015 guidelines. The tender was concluded with Orostream International Contracts Limited being awarded the contract, valued at GBP 3,986,359.36. The award date was 26 June 2026, and the project's completion is set for 7 July 2028, having begun immediately upon award. This initiative primarily targets suppliers verified under the FCDO DPS, facilitating high-value construction projects across diverse geographical locations including Europe and other regions.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for SMEs engaged in the construction and refurbishment sector, especially those interested in working on high-profile diplomatic buildings. The preference for suppliers from the dynamic purchasing system ensures that small and medium-sized enterprises can competitively participate in projects backed by robust evaluation criteria that consider both quality and economic value. The project not only promises substantial growth for the awarded supplier, Orostream International Contracts Ltd, but it also sets a precedent for similar future tenders, encouraging enterprises with expertise in building alteration and fit-out works to compete and expand their portfolios in international diplomatic projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lisbon HMA New Residence 2

Notice Description

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) sought a main works construction contractor to undertake the refurbishment and fit-out of the new Residence for His Majesty's Ambassador in Lisbon, Portugal. The property will provide residential accommodation for the Ambassador and support diplomatic functions, including formal events and occasional accommodation for visiting VIPs. The works comprised significant refurbishment, alteration and fit-out works required to make the property suitable for occupation and official diplomatic use. Appropriate suppliers appointed to the FCDO DPS within the relevant value band were invited to submit tenders for the provision of the above works. The procurement was conducted as a further competition under the DPS in accordance with PCR 2015. Tenders were evaluated on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT), considering both quality and price in accordance with the published evaluation criteria. Orostream International Contracts Limited were appointed as the Successful Supplier, having submitted the Most Economically Advantageous Tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5349b3d-7402-47eb-b04c-61339555b2f3
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,986,359 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 7 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2PA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OROSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CONTRACTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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