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Provision of Refurbishment Services to HMA's Official Residence Pool's Dressing Rooms in Montevideo

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Award

19 Sep 2025 at 19:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office contracting for refurbishment services for the dressing rooms at HMA's Official Residence Pool in Montevideo. Classified under the industry category of 'Refurbishment work,' this process was conducted as an open procedure, culminating with the award stage on 19th September 2025. The contract period spans from 18th August 2025 to 30th November 2025. Notably, the procurement was open to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), although it did not specifically target Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). The procurement took place in Montevideo and various other international locations, reflecting the British Embassy's wide span of operational territories.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in refurbishment services, particularly those with the capability to operate on an international scale and adapt to the standards required by a high-profile organisation such as the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office. Firms that cater to similar projects, have a track record of delivering quality work to diplomatic missions, or that focus on high-end refurbishment would find this tender particularly well-suited. The success of the awarded large-scale supplier, Estudio Andre Zorrilla Arquitectos, demonstrates the advantages for businesses with established credibility and experience in overseas projects. The open procedure approach allows businesses from diverse backgrounds to compete, enabling growth and entry into international markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Refurbishment Services to HMA's Official Residence Pool's Dressing Rooms in Montevideo

Notice Description

The British Embassy in Montevideo awarded a supplier who can provide refurbishment services to the dressing rooms in HMA's swimming pool

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3718fe7-c2cb-4b99-94ab-0bfbf4cd4493
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b17d1fda-5f3f-4586-bfd7-2d01835c27e0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,246 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
ame.procurement2@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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

ESTUDIO ANDRE ZORRILLA ARQUITECTOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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