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Provision of Security Guarding Services at the British Embassy and Expat Residences in In Kathmandu (Nepal)

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Nov 2023 at 11:36

Tender

02 Jun 2023 at 06:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office in Nepal initiated a tender for the provision of Security Guarding Services at the British Embassy and Expat Residences in Kathmandu, Nepal. The procurement falls under the "services" category, and the tender description outlines the detailed requirements for effective service delivery. The procurement method used was an Open procedure, with a contract value of 336,865 GBP and signed on 24th August 2023. The buying organisation is actively engaged in the procurement process.

This tender presents an opportunity for security service providers interested in business growth through government contracts. Competing businesses should demonstrate expertise in security services and a strong track record in managing security risks. The procurement stage is now completed, with a contract awarded to G4S Security Services Nepal Pvt. Ltd. The successful bidder showcased competitive rates and a commitment to delivering value for money services. Interested businesses should consider future tender opportunities with the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office to expand their portfolio.

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Notice Title

Provision of Security Guarding Services at the British Embassy and Expat Residences in In Kathmandu (Nepal)

Notice Description

The requirement is to obtain a Security Guarding services at the British Embassy and Expat Residences in In Kathmandu (Nepal)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is to obtain a Security Guarding services at the British Embassy and Expat Residences in In Kathmandu (Nepal).

Renewal: The contract will commence on 1st September 2023 and will be valid for an initial period of two years with a possibility of an extension for up to three more years subject to satisfactory performance, and continued business requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d320
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032262-2023
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

79713000 - Guard services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£493,040 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£493,040 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£336,865 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
bidisha.chaliha@fco.gov.uk, shristi.chaudhary@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+91 8376809241

Buyer Location

Locality
KATHMANDU
Postcode
106
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

G4S SECURITY SERVICES NEPAL PVT.LTD

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