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Security Guarding, British Embassy, Addis Ababa

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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12 Mar 2019 at 15:22

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking a contractor for the provision of Security Guarding Services at the British Embassy in Addis Ababa. This tender, titled "Security Guarding, British Embassy, Addis Ababa," falls under the security services category and has a contract value of approximately £1,180,665. The procurement process employed is an open procedure, and the tender period has concluded, with the submission deadline having been set for 17:00 GMT on 26 October 2018. The contract period for the awarded services is scheduled from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2022.

This opportunity is well-suited for experienced security service providers looking to expand their portfolio in challenging international environments. The project offers potential business growth for large suppliers who can demonstrate their capacity to manage complex security needs effectively. With the awarded contract currently active, interested parties may find avenues for collaboration or further opportunities through similar future tenders issued by governmental organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Guarding, British Embassy, Addis Ababa

Notice Description

Our objective is to ensure the safety and security of HMG and other personnel who come under FCO duty of care in British Embassy, Addis Ababa. The successful contractor will provide Security Guarding Services for the FCO and PAGs operating in our Embassy in Addis Ababa. We seek an experienced, capable and professional supplier to support the Authority in delivering its duty of care in a complex environment. All Tender documentation is to be published, and all substantive communication between the Authority and bidders will be conducted via the FCO's eProcurement Portal BRAVOSolution. URL is https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ (requires registration), then navigate to Project_1862 or itt_2532. Your ITT response must be submitted electronically through the BRAVOSolution eProcurement Portal by 17:00 GMT on Friday 26 October 2018. ITT responses not submitted via the BRAVO portal will not be considered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7bbd37a5-451c-4163-a2fb-f22222c89dee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02132d78-c574-4dbf-a1f0-77022e1abbe5
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 (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
£1,180,665 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,180,665 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 3-4 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 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

SEBHATU & SONS PROPERTY ADMINISTRATION SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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