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Security Services for British High Commission Kuala Lumpur

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Mar 2025 at 07:37

Tender

05 Apr 2023 at 03:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed the procurement process for providing security services to the British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur. The contract, valued at GBP 322,212, was awarded to Alpha Force Security Sdn Bhd, a large-scale security firm based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This procurement, identified by tender number 362299/1462388, followed an open procedure (above threshold). The contract commenced on 1st October 2023 and will run until 30th September 2026. The tender was initially published on 5th April 2023, with the tender period closing on 5th May 2023. The procurement falls under the services category with the CPV code 79710000 for security services, applicable to multiple regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and several other territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for security service providers to enhance their portfolio, especially those targeting government and international contracts. Businesses specialising in security services, particularly those fitting the criteria of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are well-suited to compete in similar contracts. Engaging in such projects can provide substantial business growth through long-term, stable contractual engagements. The procurement process being open and above threshold ensures fair competition, making it ideal for reputable firms looking to expand their presence in international security services.

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Notice Title

Security Services for British High Commission Kuala Lumpur

Notice Description

Security Services for British High Commission Kuala Lumpur.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73d35458-baa6-485c-b0b5-5e75d0f82122
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75758957-6d63-41c8-bce4-084e63d4c383
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£322,212 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£322,212 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2026 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 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
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

ALPHA FORCE SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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