Tender

Riyadh office downsizing and refurbishment

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Sep 2025 at 13:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "Riyadh office downsizing and refurbishment," classified under the Construction work industry category. This procurement process is being carried out by the British Council, located in London, UK, with contact person Sophia El Massnaoui. The procurement method is open competition, specifically below threshold, inviting broad participation. Key dates to note include the end of the enquiry period on 18th September 2025, and the tender period concluding on 7th October 2025. The contract work is scheduled to begin on 1st November 2025 and end by 31st January 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for companies capable of undertaking construction projects, particularly those with experience in office downsizing and refurbishment. The project, headquartered in Riyadh, is looking for businesses that can deliver quality construction work within the specified timeframe and budget. With a total contract value of £120,750 GBP, businesses with a competitive edge in cost-effective yet high-quality construction services stand to benefit significantly. Moreover, this open competition favours a wide array of enterprises, including small to medium-sized construction firms, that are looking to expand into international projects and enhance their portfolio by partnering with a notable organisation like the British Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Riyadh office downsizing and refurbishment

Notice Description

OurofficesinRiyadhareintheprocessofdownsizingandrefurbishment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05979f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055422-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sophia El Massnaoui
Contact Email
sophia.elmassnaoui@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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