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Provision of Security Service for British Embassy N'Djamena

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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04 Apr 2025 at 11:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed the procurement process for the provision of security services at the British Embassy in N'Djamena, Chad. This contract falls under the industry category of Security Services (CPV 79710000). The procurement used an open procedure method, and the tender stage concluded on 11th October 2024. The contract period begins on 31st March 2025 and ends on 29th March 2028. The awarded contractor is Groupe Vigile SARL, and the contract is valued at GBP 319,689.70. The location for service delivery is primarily the British Embassy in N'Djamena, Chad, with additional project details linked to London, United Kingdom.

This security services tender presents significant business growth opportunities for large-scale security firms capable of providing comprehensive embassy protection services. The contract's substantial duration and value make it particularly appealing for companies looking to maintain long-term engagements with the UK government. Businesses specialising in high-security environments and having the capacity to operate in international, high-risk areas, particularly in regions such as Chad, will find this tender well-suited to their expertise and operational capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Security Service for British Embassy N'Djamena

Notice Description

Provision of Security Service for British Embassy N'Djamena, Chad

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55e8be2b-f77c-44e5-a841-0356bfd3c20a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0f5629e-838e-466b-9fd9-ae69f1d3924d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£319,689 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 29 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT 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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GROUPE VIGILE

Further Information

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Notice URLs

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