Award

Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy Astana

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

23 Jun 2025 at 12:39

PlanningUpdate

28 May 2025 at 02:59

PlanningUpdate

26 May 2025 at 13:31

Planning

22 May 2025 at 15:59

Award

20 May 2025 at 09:54

Planning

08 May 2025 at 09:28

Planning

03 Apr 2025 at 07:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is initiating a procurement process for the Provision of Security Guarding Services at the British Embassy in Tel Aviv. This tender falls under the services category, specifically security and guard services, and is scheduled to commence on the 16th of December, 2025, lasting until the 15th of December, 2028, with potential extensions for up to two additional years. The process is in the planning stage, with amendments indicating significant updates to contract values and duration. Interested parties must note the procurement is conducted via an open and competitive flexible procedure, with pre-qualification stages initiating on the 2nd of June, 2025, and the submission deadline set for the 27th of June, 2025.

This procurement opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those with competence and experience in ensuring the safety and security of personnel in sensitive locations like embassies. The contract offers considerable potential for financial growth, with a substantial estimated value of £2,780,440.95, and extends the possibility for SMEs to compete effectively. Bidding companies should register on the FCDO eProcurement Portal and prepare to meet criteria involving technical ability and pricing competitiveness. Successful bidders will have a chance to strengthen their business footprint in international security services, fostering partnerships with a reputable governmental body.

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Notice Title

Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy Astana

Notice Description

Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy Astana

Lot Information

Lot 1

Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy Astana

Renewal: Optional Year 4 extension, from 16 December 2028 to 15 December 2029 Optional Year 5 extension, from 16 December 2029 to 15 December 2030

Planning Information

We are announcing an upcoming opportunity for the provision of security guarding services at the British Embassy in Tel Aviv. Currently, no specific details have been published. If you wish to express your interest in participating in the tender, kindly send an email to mnlprocurement@fcdo.gov.uk together with your company profile by Thursday, 10 April 2025. To stay informed about updates, please register on FCDO's eProcurement Portal at https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fc56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034404-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£2,780,440 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,780,440 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£272,997 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-08-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Additional Buyers

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

Contact Name
Regional Procurement Hub for Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa
Contact Email
mnlprocurement@fcdo.gov.uk, samanta.pukiene@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 12345678, +639176216120

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

LLP GROUP CHETYRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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