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Cleaning services for British Embassy Reykjavik

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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23 Dec 2025 at 12:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, located in London, has completed a procurement process for cleaning services at the British Embassy in Reykjavik. The procurement, designated under the services category, involved a limited competition method due to its below-threshold nature. The procurement stage is now complete, with an award date of 30th October 2025. This contract, starting from 1st November 2025 and ending on 31st October 2028, has been awarded to Dahar hf., a supplier based in Reykjavik, Iceland, with a potential for a 12-month extension, subject to satisfactory performance. The gross value of the contract is £116,443.31, formalised with a signed contract on 30th October 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in cleaning services, particularly those with international experience, to expand their portfolio in governmental contracts. Businesses capable of delivering high-standard cleaning services and able to maintain quality for the duration of the contract will be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. This contract underscores the importance of building a strong client relationship and achieving satisfactory performance to potentially extend the contract and ensure continued business growth.

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Notice Title

Cleaning services for British Embassy Reykjavik

Notice Description

Routine cleaning services of Embassy offices and official Residence.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fc6f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085788-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£93,907 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAHAR

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