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Rental of Audiovisual Equipment for King's Birthday Party of British Embassy Abu Dhabi and British Embassy Dubai

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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13 Oct 2025 at 05:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in the UK engaged in a procurement process for the rental of audiovisual equipment for the King's Birthday Party, hosted by the British Embassies in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. This contracting process, tagged as award and contract, was initiated as a tender and is now complete. The procurement method used was "limited," indicating a below-threshold, limited competition approach. The contract, valued at £39,564.98, was awarded to Sonata Pro Events FZC, a large supplier based in the United Arab Emirates. The contract runs from 25th to 27th November 2025, with the legal basis outlined under the UKPGA 2023/54. The process demonstrates a focused procurement under the industry category of audiovisual equipment and event services in the Middle East region.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in audiovisual and event services. Companies equipped to supply sophisticated audiovisual solutions or manage event logistics would have found this contract particularly appealing. Given that the British Embassies in Abu Dhabi and Dubai were the focal points, businesses with experience or presence in the UAE region would have been favourably positioned to bid. Additionally, the limited competition approach suggests that businesses adept at securing contracts quickly with tailored, high-quality offers are well-suited to such procurement opportunities, enhancing their portfolio within international government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rental of Audiovisual Equipment for King's Birthday Party of British Embassy Abu Dhabi and British Embassy Dubai

Notice Description

The British Embassies in Abu Dhabi and Dubai requires rental of audiovisual equipment during the King's Birthday Party 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05adc0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064534-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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

CPV Codes

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

32351300 - Audio equipment accessories

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,564 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 27 Nov 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Regional Procurement Hub for Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa
Contact Email
mnlprocurement@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

SONATA PRO EVENTS FZC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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