Tender

Provision of Security Services to the British Embassy Bucharest

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is inviting tenders for the provision of security services at the British Embassy in Bucharest. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with submissions required electronically and in writing via the FCDO’s e-procurement portal, JAGGAER ONE. The estimated contract value is £1,650,000, running from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2028, with an option to extend annually until 31st October 2030. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 24th March 2025, and the second stage invitation on 22nd April 2025. This procurement falls under the CPV classification 79710000 (Security services) and employs a selective (restricted) procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the security services sector, particularly those with experience in providing guard services (CPV 79713000). Companies capable of ensuring strict compliance with security protocols and managing high-profile locations would be well-suited to compete. Winning this contract can offer a substantial revenue boost and enhance a firm's portfolio by associating with a prestigious government organisation like the FCDO. Additionally, given the potential contract extension, there is scope for long-term engagement and growth within an internationally reputable environment.

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Notice Title

Provision of Security Services to the British Embassy Bucharest

Notice Description

Provision of Security Services to the British Embassy Bucharest

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Security Services to the British Embassy Bucharest

Renewal: The Contract may be extended by a further two years, in yearly increments, giving the Contract a maximum expiry date of 31 October 2030.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e50a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006239-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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
£1,650,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,650,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 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
michael.clarke2@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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