Tender

CPG/11554/2024 - Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy in Panama City, Panama.

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

09 Dec 2024 at 18:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued a tender titled "CPG/11554/2024 - Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy in Panama City, Panama." This contract falls under the industry category "Guard services" (CPV code 79713000) and is open to suppliers across various regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a procurement method of "open" procedure above the threshold. The tender period concludes on 10 January 2025, and the contract is set to commence on 1 April 2025 and run until 31 March 2028. The total estimated contract value is GBP 207,818.92.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, especially those experienced in guarding diplomatic premises. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate given the suitability criteria. Winning this contract can enhance a company’s portfolio, providing a gateway to further business within governmental security services. Companies with a robust presence in international security operations and capacities to handle large-scale projects will find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth and market expansion.

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Notice Title

CPG/11554/2024 - Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy in Panama City, Panama.

Notice Description

Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy in Panama City, Panama.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbd0f0e1-3d90-4042-959f-6dad2a46dc81
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 (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

79713000 - Guard services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£207,818 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
Not specified
Contact Email
ame.procurement2@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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