Tender

PROVISION OF SECURITY SERVICES AT THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION NAIROBI

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

26 Apr 2024 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is inviting bids for the provision of security services at the British High Commission in Nairobi. This opportunity comprises two lots - Armed Guarding Services valued at £3,350,499.00 and Unarmed Guarding Services valued at £1,373,501.00. Bidders can bid for one or both lots, with a tender deadline of 31st May 2024. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1st September 2024 and end by 31st August 2027. The procurement method is a selective restricted procedure for service category contracts.

This tender for security services offers business growth opportunities for firms specialising in security services, particularly those experienced in providing armed and unarmed guarding services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this procurement process. Businesses operating in British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom are eligible to apply. This tender serves as a chance for security service providers to expand their clientele and establish long-term contracts with the British High Commission in Nairobi.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF SECURITY SERVICES AT THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION NAIROBI

Notice Description

The Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British High Commission, Nairobi. This opportunity is divided into two lots. Lot 1 - Armed Guarding Services - PS3,350,499.00 Lot 2 - Unarmed Guarding Services - PS1,373,501.00 Bidders are invited to bid for one or both Lots. Please indicate in your response to the PQQ if you are bidding for both Lots. If you are bidding for one Lot only, please indicate the Lot number. 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 9652/PQQ 1632 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-efc554bd-f690-49ab-bc71-d454a7b563d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14436f1d-c8a3-4d5f-a0a0-a2fe233c4adf
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

79713000 - Guard services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,724,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 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 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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