Tender

Muscat Residential Furniture

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

04 Feb 2026 at 17:19

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

07 Nov 2025 at 17:08

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is currently undertaking a procurement process titled "Muscat Residential Furniture," aimed at acquiring furniture for the British Embassy in Muscat, Oman. This tender falls under the industry category of Furniture and is located in Muscat, Oman. The procurement process is in the "tender" stage, with key dates including the enquiry period ending on 16th February 2026, the tender period concluding on 23rd February 2026, and the award period anticipated to conclude by 20th March 2026. The contract is set to commence on 23rd March 2026. The procurement will be conducted through an open procedure under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, with a total estimated value of £540,000 and a contract duration extending until 30th September 2026.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in residential furniture, particularly those capable of meeting accelerated delivery timelines, as the procurement process is expedited due to a qualifying planned procurement notice. Enterprises equipped to supply high-quality furniture and offer competitive pricing stand to gain significantly, with award criteria weighted at 60% for technical quality and 40% for commercial terms. The opportunity for partnership with a central government authority such as the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office can enhance a company's portfolio and drive growth through potential future collaborations, especially for those already operating or looking to expand within the international markets, particularly in the Middle East region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Muscat Residential Furniture

Notice Description

Provision of residential furniture for the British Embassy in Muscat, Oman

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 6 months contingency if furniture needs delayed delivery

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dd2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010199-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39100000 - Furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Today
Future Notice Date
12 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 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
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.smi@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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