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Handyman Services for British Embassy Muscat

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Central government

In brief

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has announced plans to buy architecture and engineering and construction work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 3 years with extensions, starting 1 February 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for this buyer (from 66 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) seeks to engage the market for a forthcoming Handyman Services contract at the British Embassy Muscat. This requirement will provide dedicated technicians for civil, electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance tasks. The engagement aims to inform suppliers and encourage participation ahead of the formal tender process.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 067646-2025

About the buyer

Procurements

447

Awards

277

Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering

  • Blue Waves Co.1 contract
  • Buller Crichton Environmental Inc.1 contract
  • Caribbean Shutters, Windows and Doors1 contract
  • EFS Facilities Services1 contract
  • Energy Systems Catapult service Ltd1 contract
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    Wallingford Town CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestArchitecture and engineering, Leisure, culture and events

    Closing soon2 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £40kestimated
  2. Clerk of Works for Navarino Mansions

    The Industrial Dwellings Society (1885) LtdLondonArchitecture and engineering

    Closing soon6 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £60kestimated
  3. SCAPE Construction Works and Services Framework

    Scape Procure LimitedNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Wales, Northern IrelandEnergy and utilities, Construction

    Open9 days leftExpress interest5 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £8bnframework ceiling
  4. Highways – Audit & Asset Management (A&AM) Contract

    Westminster City CouncilLondonArchitecture and engineering, Construction

    Open10 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £2.58mestimated
  5. Principle Contractor for a new cemetery in Gillingham

    Gillingham Town CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestConstruction, Architecture and engineering

    Open10 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £800kestimated

From notice 067646-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 23 October 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.