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Refurbishment of Villa 2 for Diplomatic Quarters of British Embassy Riyadh

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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05 Nov 2025 at 06:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office for the refurbishment of Villa 2 in the Diplomatic Quarters of the British Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has reached the award stage. The procurement falls under the industry category of works, specifically refurbishment work. The project involved a limited competition method under a below-threshold criteria and the active contract period runs from 29th October 2025 to 10th December 2025. The contract was signed on 27th October 2025 with a gross value of £74,951.16.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialized in refurbishment and construction in international diplomatic settings, particularly those capable of operating within Saudi Arabia. Large contracting firms with experience in handling diplomatic or sensitive site works would be well-suited for such prestigious government projects, thus enhancing their portfolios and expanding their business relationships within governmental and international sectors. Arch Diseno Contracting Co. LLC, noted as the supplier, exemplifies a large-scale company taking advantage of this growth opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Refurbishment of Villa 2 for Diplomatic Quarters of British Embassy Riyadh

Notice Description

The British Embassy Riyadh is seeking a qualified contractor to undertake the refurbishment of Villa 2 for Diplomatic Quarters.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071072-2025
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

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,959 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20255 months ago
Contract Period
29 Oct 2025 - 10 Dec 2025 1-6 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
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

ARCH DISENO CONTRACTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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