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Laboratory Testing or Portable Water for British Embassy Baghdad

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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03 Feb 2026 at 08:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office based in London, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process under contract ID CPG/13050/2025. The tender, concerning laboratory testing services for potable water at the British Embassy in Baghdad, was conducted through a limited procurement method aimed below the threshold with limited competition. The process moved to the award stage, with the award finalised on 3rd February 2026. This procurement falls under the services category, with relevant consulting services for water supply and waste consultancy classified under CPV 71800000. The contract, active since 1st December 2025, is set to run until 30th November 2027, with potential renewal extending it to 30th November 2028.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in consultancy services related to water supply and waste management. The contract, valued at £64,524.79, was awarded to Venus Laboratory, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Iraq, highlighting the potential for international businesses to expand operations in key governmental infrastructure projects. Companies with expertise in professional laboratory services and the capacity to operate in Iraq would find such tenders particularly lucrative and fitting for their business expansion strategies.

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Notice Title

Laboratory Testing or Portable Water for British Embassy Baghdad

Notice Description

Procurement of professional laboratory services to conduct a comprehensive analysis of potable water for the entire compound at the British Embassy Baghdad

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0614d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009227-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,524 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 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
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

VENUS LABORATORY

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