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Refurbishment of Flat at British Embassy Tehran

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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21 Oct 2025 at 01:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, a central government authority in London, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the refurbishment of a flat at the British Embassy in Tehran, Iran. The project, titled "Refurbishment of Flat at British Embassy Tehran," falls under the works category and was awarded to Deemeh Architecture Ltd. This particular procurement process was conducted through a limited competition method, intended for procurements below the threshold. Key dates include the contract signing on 5th October 2025, the start date of work on 16th October 2025, and its scheduled completion by 31st January 2026.

This contract provides business growth opportunities for firms specialising in architectural and refurbishment services, particularly those experienced in enhancing the functionality and living standards of existing structures. Large firms with international experience, similar to Deemeh Architecture Ltd., may find such tenders well within their expertise, especially considering the geographical and logistical aspects of working in Tehran. The successful bidder was responsible for updating a three-bedroom apartment, constructed in 1964, to meet modern living standards, presenting potential for businesses adept in handling similar projects in foreign contexts.

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Notice Title

Refurbishment of Flat at British Embassy Tehran

Notice Description

The British Embassy aims to refurbish Flat 3, a three-bedroom apartment constructed in 1964, to improve functionality, space efficiency, comfort, and modern living standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d047
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066910-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45262690 - Refurbishment of run-down buildings

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,135 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

DEEMEH ARCHITECTURE

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