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World Defense Show 2026 Saudi Arabia - Hospitality Suite

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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12 Aug 2025 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the Department for Business & Trade, pertains to the supply of a Hospitality Suite at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The contract, tagged under the services industry category, specifically involves event services, as indicated by the CPV classification "79952000". This direct procurement was conducted below the threshold without competition, highlighting a straightforward selection method by the central government public authority. The contract was awarded to the General Authority for Military Industries of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a large-scale supplier, on 29th July 2025, and runs until 12th February 2026. Key locations include London in the United Kingdom, where the Department is based, and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where the services will be delivered.

This procurement opportunity provides significant potential for businesses involved in event management and hospitality services, particularly those that can cater to large-scale and international events within the defence sector. Given the nature of the World Defense Show, companies specialising in high-profile event organisation, logistics, and international hospitality will find this contract particularly suitable. The opportunity also emphasises the importance of having existing partnerships or the capacity to collaborate with large entities, especially within the defence industry, to manage and deliver services efficiently in Saudi Arabia.

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Notice Title

World Defense Show 2026 Saudi Arabia - Hospitality Suite

Notice Description

Hospitality Suite at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0585ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047963-2025
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
£59,911 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2025 - 12 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

• GENERAL AUTHORITY FOR MILITARY INDUSTRIES OF THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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