Planning

Security Products and Services

FCDO SERVICES

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PlanningUpdate

19 May 2025 at 08:49

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

19 May 2025 at 08:47

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by FCDO Services, concerns the planned acquisition of Security Products and Services. Located in Milton Keynes, this central government public authority is in the planning stage of the procurement, with a target contract period commencing on 27th September 2025 and concluding on 26th September 2028. The procurement will be conducted under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54. Key upcoming dates include the release of a future notice on 1st September 2025. The procurement will cover the industry category of goods, specifically security equipment, and is currently classified as a planned procurement stage with decisions on the procurement model, such as framework or sole supplier, to be determined later.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in security goods and services to expand their market presence within governmental contracts. Companies providing innovative security equipment and capable of fulfilling large-scale government demands are particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender process could lead to significant growth for businesses with the strategic capability to meet FCDO Services' requirements and those prepared to adapt to evolving procurement models. With the upcoming start date and ample planning time, interested businesses should prepare accordingly to maximise their chances of success.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Products and Services

Notice Description

Provision of Security Products & Services. No decision has been made as to Procurement Model. Decision on Framework or sole supplier will be made closer to tender,

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05167d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022456-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35121000 - Security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Sep 2025 - 26 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasingenquiries@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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