Award

Security Guarding Service in BHC Kampala

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Apr 2025 at 12:37

Tender

08 Mar 2024 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking to award a contract for the provision of security guarding services at the British High Commission in Kampala, Uganda. This procurement falls under the services category, with the industry classification identified as security services. The procurement process is currently in the contract award stage, with the contract valued at GBP 2,840,054.92 and awarded to G4S Secure Solutions Uganda Limited. This contract was signed on 13th February 2025. The procurement followed a selective method through a restricted procedure and is aligned with the GPA guidelines. The previously cancelled lot and the active contracts underscore a focus on security services specifically within Kampala. This tender presents an ongoing opportunity, with the latest contract details dating from early 2025.

This procurement represents significant business growth potential, particularly for companies specialising in security services and operating within Uganda. The contract's selective method suggests that businesses with a proven track record and the ability to meet rigorous technical and commercial criteria are likely to be well-suited to compete. The opportunity to provide security services at an esteemed location like the British High Commission highlights the potential for enhancing a firm's portfolio in both scale and prestige. Companies equipped with robust security solutions and understanding of local markets would benefit significantly by securing such contracts, fostering long-term strategic relationships and expanding their foothold within the region.

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Notice Title

Security Guarding Service in BHC Kampala

Notice Description

Security Guarding Service in BHC Kampala

Lot Information

Lot 1

Security Guarding Service in BHC Kampala

Renewal: The Contract may be extended by a further two years, in yearly increments, giving the Contract a maximum expiry date of 30 September 2029.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0446bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017607-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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
£2,765,938 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,765,938 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,840,054 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 2-3 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
kathy.ponteen@fco.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

G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS UGANDA

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