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DimDex UKDSE - Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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12 Aug 2025 at 10:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade, a central government authority based in London, has concluded a contracting process titled "DimDex UKDSE – Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference." This procurement pertains to the services sector and is specifically related to event services. It was carried out using a direct procurement method, categorised as below the threshold without competition. The location for this contract is set in Qatar, and the procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract already being active. The contract period is from 27th June 2025 to 22nd January 2026, with a total value of £35,284.32 GBP.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses, particularly those with capabilities in event services, looking to expand their international presence in the defence and maritime sectors. Large-scale businesses skilled in coordinating exhibitions and conferences will find this contract highly suitable due to its defence security regime and international context. With the Qatar Armed Forces as the supplier, this contract could pave the way for future collaborations in defence and government sectors, offering substantial growth potential for companies operating in these industries. Businesses seeking to establish or expand connections in the Middle East would particularly benefit from engaging with the parties involved in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DimDex UKDSE - Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference

Notice Description

Exhibition space at Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0585e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047948-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,403 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2025 - 22 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialmarevents@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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

QATAR ARMED FORCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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