Tender

Provision of Security Guarding Services for British Embassy Berlin- Germany

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Tender

13 Feb 2026 at 16:07

Planning

05 Jan 2026 at 13:28

Planning

05 Jan 2026 at 13:26

Planning

05 Jan 2026 at 13:23

Planning

22 May 2025 at 16:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has initiated an open procurement process for the provision of security guarding services at the British Embassy in Berlin, Germany. This tender, which falls under the defence and security industry category, is currently in the tender stage, having been announced on 13 February 2026. Interested parties must submit their proposals electronically by 20 March 2026. The FCDO seeks to appoint a Private Security Company (PSC) to deliver physical security services, with the contract poised to start on 1 September 2026 and run until 31 August 2029, offering potential renewals based on performance. The procurement budget is set at £1,168,836, highlighting a significant opportunity within the defence security service sector.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for PSCs, particularly those well-versed with the provision of security services within the defence sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, provided they can demonstrate technical capability, including relevant experience and adherence to applicable safety and statutory requirements. The open procedure ensures that all capable suppliers, especially those with comprehensive resource management and compliance frameworks, have the chance to compete. This procurement not only promises financial growth but also long-term institutional partnerships, making it attractive for businesses eager to enhance their presence in the international security sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Security Guarding Services for British Embassy Berlin- Germany

Notice Description

The requirement is for a Private Security Company (PSC) to provide physical security in the form of guards at the British Embassy, Berlin.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Based on performance and delivery of the KPIs for the contract

Planning Information

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) will hold an online-only Premarket Engagement event for the procurement of security guarding services for its British Consulate Dusseldorf, Germany on 27 January 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30 UK time. Suppliers are invited to express their interest in attending by completing and submitting the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire at: https://forms.office.com/e/LZnE9kCRNb by 12 noon UK time on 22 January 2026. Please note: You cannot attend the online event if you are not registered. Suppliers are also reminded: • If you are not already registered on the Central Digital Platform (CDP), you must do so to obtain a unique supplier identifier number, which is required to bid for FCDO contracts under the Procurement Act 2023. • The FCDO Jaggaer portal will be used to submit your actual bid, and it will require the ID obtained from the CDP. • Registration on Jaggaer is free and takes approximately 5 minutes. We strongly encourage suppliers to register on both platforms (CDP and Jaggaer) early to avoid delays or disappointment when procurement documents become available. This notice is for information only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013594-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£1,166,836 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,166,836 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
13 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 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
KA Ponteen
Contact Email
kathy.ponteen@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
00000000000

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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