Tender

Security Guarding Services to British Embassy Berlin & Germany Network

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

09 Jan 2017 at 17:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office, based in London, UK, is currently seeking tenders for the provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy in Berlin and its network in Germany, including Dusseldorf and Munich. The tender, titled "Security Guarding Services to British Embassy Berlin & Germany Network," falls within the services industry category, specifically classified under security services (CPV code 79710000). Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically via the BRAVOSolution eProcurement Portal by 15:00 UK time (GMT) / 16:00 Berlin time on Tuesday, 14 February 2017. The anticipated contract period will commence on 3 April 2017 and run until 31 March 2020, with the total contract value estimated at £1,500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Providers with expertise in large-scale security operations and a proven track record in international settings would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging in the procurement process, businesses can gain valuable experience working with government entities and potentially expand their operations into new markets within Germany.

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Notice Title

Security Guarding Services to British Embassy Berlin & Germany Network

Notice Description

Service delivery required in Germany (Berlin, Dusseldorf & Munich). Contracting Authority based in London, UK. The Foreign & Commonwealth Office, acting as part of the Crown invites tenders from suitably qualified providers for the provision of Security Guarding services to the British Embassy Berlin & Germany Network (Dusseldorf and Munich). All Tender documentation has been 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 1054 / ITT 1436. Your Tender must be submitted electronically through the BRAVOSolution eProcurement Portal by 15:00 UK time (GMT) / 16:00 Berlin time on Tuesday 14 February 2017. Tenders not submitted via the BRAVO portal will not be considered. Additional information: Portal requires registration which is free and instantaneous, then navigate to Project 1054 / ITT 1436. Tenders not submitted via the BRAVO portal will not be considered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5dba84d-7f1f-4f89-9121-eb8ef66ed3eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56b34aad-ede5-495c-8754-0d72485551d5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tony.mesarowicz@fco.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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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