Award

Cleaning Services for British Embassy Lisbon

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 May 2026 at 13:44

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 (FCDO), located at King Charles Street, London, has completed the procurement process for cleaning services for the British Embassy properties in Lisbon, including the Embassy, Residences, and Consulate. This open procedure, identified by the tender title "Cleaning Services for British Embassy Lisbon," falls under the services category and was governed by legislation 2023/54. The procurement process moved through the planning, tender, and award stages, leading to a contract signed with ARISTEA - FUTURE READY SERVICES, LDA, a Portuguese company, on 28th April 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £253,846.16, commenced on 1st May 2026 and is scheduled to conclude by 30th April 2028, with the possibility of a two-year extension subject to satisfactory performance.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in cleaning services. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, routine cleaning services in international settings would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The award notice indicates that the competitive landscape included bids from multiple SMEs, showcasing the potential for growth and collaboration in international markets. Businesses that emphasise technical expertise and competitive pricing would find such government contracts beneficial for expanding their portfolio and establishing a presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Cleaning Services for British Embassy Lisbon

Notice Description

Routine cleaning services for British Embassy in Lisbon properties.

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/043518-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£253,846 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20262 months 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
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

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

ARISTEA - FUTURE READY SERVICES

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