Tender

Provision of Security Guarding Services to the Pakistan Network: the British High Commission Islamabad, the British Deputy High Commission Karachi and the British Office Lahore

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

05 Jan 2024 at 10:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has issued a tender titled "Provision of Security Guarding Services to the Pakistan Network" for the British High Commission Islamabad, the British Deputy High Commission Karachi, and the British Office Lahore. The contract duration is initially three years, starting on October 1, 2024, with a possible extension up to five years. The procurement stage is selective, with a tender submission deadline on February 5, 2024. The main procurement category is services in the security services industry.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in security services to provide guarding services to the British diplomatic network in Pakistan. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable, given the contract's emphasis on appointing an experienced and competent contractor. Businesses interested in this opportunity should access the FCDO's e-procurement portal to participate in the process and gain further details about the project reference 10009/PQQ 1545.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Security Guarding Services to the Pakistan Network: the British High Commission Islamabad, the British Deputy High Commission Karachi and the British Office Lahore

Notice Description

The Authority is re-tendering the contract for The Provision of Security Guarding Services to the Pakistan Network. The contract will have a duration of three (3) years: the initial contract period is anticipated to begin on 1 October 2024 and expire on 30 September 2027. The contract may be extended by a further two (2) years, in yearly increments; the maximum contract duration will therefore be five (5) years. The Authority is seeking to appoint an experienced and competent contractor to provide security guarding services to the Pakistan Network: the British High Commission in Islamabad, the British Deputy High Commission in Karachi and the British Office in Lahore. The appointed contractor will deliver the safety and security of Authority Personnel and others for whom the Authority accepts a duty of care in Pakistan. Additional information: In order to participate and gain access to the PQQ documents, potential suppliers should access the FCDO's e-procurement portal, JAGGAER ONE, available via the below link. URL: https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Once logged in, search for project reference 10009/PQQ 1545 If a potential supplier is not registered on the portal, click the link above (or copy and paste the link into your web browser) to be taken to the home page. Click the "Click here to register!" button, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete registration. Registration takes approximately 5 minutes and is free of charge. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Potential suppliers should note that two-factor authentication will be required to access the FCDO's e-procurement portal, JAGGAER ONE, which requires Google Authenticator to be downloaded onto a mobile device. For more information in relation to two-factor authentication, a guide can be accessed by clicking the link on the home page of the FCDO's e-procurement portal, JAGGAER ONE.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0d1ba1b-9fef-4e32-88e2-807fbb67a9ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/795ec4b3-3788-4d43-94cd-5d4d61cc791d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kathy.ponteen@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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