Tender

Geneva Security Guarding

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

11 Jul 2018 at 12:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently seeking tenders for the "Geneva Security Guarding" contract, which falls under the security services industry category. This tender is in the planning stage with the deadline for submitting Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQ) set for 12:00 GMT on 13 August 2018. The successful contractor will be responsible for the safety and security of personnel in Geneva, with the contract period commencing on 1 November 2018 and concluding on 31 October 2021. Interested parties can access documents through the FCO's eProcurement Portal, BRAVOSolution, and must ensure they register prior to submission.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those with experience in complex environments and government contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, and the procurement method employed is a restricted procedure, aiming for a shortlist of qualified suppliers. Companies capable of demonstrating their expertise in providing security for governmental entities will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, which has significant growth potential in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Geneva Security Guarding

Notice Description

Our objective is to ensure the safety and security of HMG and other personnel who come under FCO duty of care in Geneva. The successful contractor will provide Security Guarding for the FCO and PAGs operating on our platforms in Geneva. 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 1780/ PQQ_599. Your PQQ response must be submitted electronically through the BRAVOSolution eProcurement Portal by 12:00 GMT 13 August 2018. PQQ responses not submitted via the BRAVO portal will not be considered. Additional information: All tender documentation is to be available via the FCO's e-tendering portal, BravoSolution: Access the internet and access https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk to register. Registration is free and required only once. Once registered navigate to project_1780/pqq_599. During the PQQ stage, the intention is to arrive at a Short List of minimum 2, an optimum of 4 or maximum of 5 qualified Potential Providers for formal invitation to tender. Please refer to PQQ documents for full indicative tendering timetable.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36259b72-7a91-4c77-812f-c2007afc3c54
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2021 3-4 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 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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