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Security Services - South Africa

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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03 Apr 2018 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has recently completed the procurement process for Security Services in South Africa, which falls under the services industry category, specifically related to security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment. The tender was conducted using an open procurement method and was published on 3rd April 2018. The tender period concluded on 14th December 2017, with the awarded contract having a value of £1,700,000, starting from 1st May 2018 and ending on 30th April 2021. The delivery addresses include various locations, including the British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in security services, defence equipment, or related sectors seeking to expand their market presence. While small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are not indicated as suitable for this contract, larger companies with expertise in providing comprehensive security solutions, such as G4S South Africa, may find this procurement particularly relevant. Engaging in similar tender opportunities can help businesses grow by diversifying their contracts and enhancing their competitive edge in the security services sector.

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Notice Title

Security Services - South Africa

Notice Description

Security Services - South Africa

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d84e428-ae84-4179-9667-17ca82cc5837
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b82089a1-8cf5-40d9-b759-2966e83f4b8b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH 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

G4S SOUTH AFRICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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