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Security Services for British High Commission Kuala Lumpur

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Mar 2025 at 07:19

Tender

05 Apr 2023 at 02:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) awarded a contract for the provision of security services for the British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur. This contract, governed by the legal basis CELEX 32014L0024, falls under the industry category of security services as per CPV classification 79710000. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure. The award was finalised on 1st October 2023, following the conclusion of an active tender stage that ended on 5th May 2023. Alpha Force Security Services Sdn Bhd, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, was selected as the supplier. The contract commenced on 15th July 2023 and is set to run until 14th July 2026, with an option for a two-year extension reviewed annually.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the security services sector, particularly those with a presence or capability in Malaysia. Companies specialising in comprehensive security management and meeting the FCDO’s stringent suitability criteria stand to benefit. The open procurement method ensures fair competition, making the tender accessible to qualified firms that can deliver high-quality and reliable security services. Such contracts can help businesses establish a track record in providing security for high-profile international institutions and can lead to further growth and expansion within the sector.

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Notice Title

Security Services for British High Commission Kuala Lumpur

Notice Description

Security Services for British High Commission Kuala Lumpur.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Security Services.

Renewal: with an option to extend for another 2 years (annually) after review

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03bc9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010044-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2023 - 14 Jul 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
apac.procurement@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALPHA FORCE SECURITY SERVICES

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