Scientific & Medical Equipment House Co. has signed a catering contract worth SAR 127,656,010.46, including VAT, with the General Administration of Medical Services of the Armed Forces under the Ministry of Defense. The company was notified of the award on 16 August 2026.
The three-year agreement covers catering services for Armed Forces hospitals in the Western Region. The facilities included are Prince Sultan Armed Forces Hospital in Madinah, King Salman Armed Forces Hospital in Tabuk, and King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital in Jeddah.
the company expects the contract to begin affecting its financial results from the second quarter of 2027. No related parties were reported in connection with the deal.
Why it matters
Food and catering services are a core part of daily hospital operations, directly affecting the comfort of patients, staff, and visitors. Multi-year contracts of this scale help ensure stable, consistent services across major military health facilities serving communities in Madinah, Tabuk, and Jeddah.
The agreement also reflects continued investment in support services across the Kingdom's healthcare sector, providing long-term visibility for the companies involved and reliable provisioning for the hospitals covered.
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