Tender

207818.92

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

09 Dec 2024 at 18:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is inviting tenders for Security Guarding Services at the British Embassy in Panama City, Panama, under the Open procedure. This procurement, classified under CPV code 79713000 (Guard services), falls within the services category. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2026 and run until 31 March 2028, with potential renewals. The tender period concludes on 10 January 2025, with the same date set for bid opening, marking the end of the submission phase. This process is conducted in English, with the procurement method being open and covered by GPA guidelines.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services to expand their operations internationally, particularly those with experience in embassy security. The award criteria place a high emphasis on technical quality (70%) and commercial quality (30%), along with pricing considerations (30%). Businesses capable of providing robust security solutions with a proven track record in high-profile environments would be well-aligned to compete for this contract, ensuring growth and establishment of a reliable reputation in the field of international public service security.

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Notice Title

207818.92

Notice Description

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

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c5dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039681-2024
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
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 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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

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