Award

Cleaning Services for British Embassy Lisbon

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Apr 2026 at 06:58

Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, based in London, initiated an open procurement process for cleaning services at the British Embassy in Lisbon, including its embassy, residences, and consulate. The process began with a tender notice on 9th February 2026 and concluded with the contract being awarded on 2nd April 2026 to ARISTEA - Future Ready Services, LDA. The contract is valued at approximately £312,231 gross and is set to commence on 1st May 2026, with a duration of two years and potential for a 24-month extension. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, ensuring competitive bidding, and falls under the services category specifically for cleaning services.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the cleaning services industry, particularly those looking to expand within government contracts. With an initial contract period of two years and an attractive potential extension, businesses can establish long-term relationships and demonstrate their capabilities in fulfilling governmental needs. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), akin to ARISTEA - Future Ready Services, LDA, which secured the contract, are well-suited to compete in such tenders, especially those capable of delivering high-quality services with technical and commercial expertise to meet government standards.

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Notice Title

Cleaning Services for British Embassy Lisbon

Notice Description

Routine cleaning services for British Embassy in Lisbon properties: Embassy, Residences and Consulate.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Further extension of 24 months subject to satisfactory performance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030642-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£228,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£228,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£253,846 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

ARISTEA - FUTURE READY SERVICES

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