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Moving Services for British Embassy Dubai and British Embassy Abu Dhabi

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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11 Feb 2026 at 07:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) involves moving services for the British Embassies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This contract covers a duration of one year, beginning on 11th November 2025 and expected to complete by 30th September 2026, with potential extensions up to September 2028 contingent upon annual performance confirmation. The process has reached the award stage, identifying Delight Movers LLC as the successful supplier. The procurement method employed was limited competition, reflecting the below threshold evaluation criteria. The need for efficient road transport services further underlines a focus on the logistical support within the United Arab Emirates, targeting transportation and relocation services across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

This tender presents promising opportunities for SMEs specialising in logistics and transportation services looking to expand their operations in the Middle Eastern market. Businesses adept in providing comprehensive moving services, such as packaging, care, and timely delivery, are particularly well-suited for similar ventures. Additionally, the structured performance metrics, including delivery accuracy and post-delivery care, highlight essential service qualities for competing companies to meet. The engagement with FCDO offers substantial visibility for service providers aiming to enhance their credentials within the public sector and secure long-term growth through renewal possibilities on satisfactory performance.

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Notice Title

Moving Services for British Embassy Dubai and British Embassy Abu Dhabi

Notice Description

The British Embassy in Abu Dhabi and British Embassy in Dubai is need of moving services to transport goods across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The contract will run for one year with an option to extend for two more years subject to confirmation on an annual basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012161-2026
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
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

DELIGHT MOVERS

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