---
title: "World Defense Show 2026 Saudi Arabia - Hospitality Suite"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0585ec"
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published: "2025-08-12"
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# World Defense Show 2026 Saudi Arabia - Hospitality Suite

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0585ec

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by the Department for Business & Trade, pertains to the supply of a Hospitality Suite at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The contract, tagged under the services industry category, specifically involves event services, as indicated by the CPV classification "79952000". This direct procurement was conducted below the threshold without competition, highlighting a straightforward selection method by the central government public authority. The contract was awarded to the General Authority for Military Industries of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a large-scale supplier, on 29th July 2025, and runs until 12th February 2026. Key locations include London in the United Kingdom, where the Department is based, and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where the services will be delivered.

This procurement opportunity provides significant potential for businesses involved in event management and hospitality services, particularly those that can cater to large-scale and international events within the defence sector. Given the nature of the World Defense Show, companies specialising in high-profile event organisation, logistics, and international hospitality will find this contract particularly suitable. The opportunity also emphasises the importance of having existing partnerships or the capacity to collaborate with large entities, especially within the defence industry, to manage and deliver services efficiently in Saudi Arabia.

## Notice

Hospitality Suite at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047963-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2025 - 12 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,911 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | • GENERAL AUTHORITY FOR MILITARY INDUSTRIES OF THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2025 at 10:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047963-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047963-2025
  12th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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