Planning

Provision of security guarding services at the BHC Pretoria, South Africa

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

24 May 2025 at 15:40

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), a central government authority based in London, UK, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for security guarding services. This contract involves providing security at the British High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa. The procurement process, initiated under the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, falls within the services category, specifically targeting CPV classifications 79710000 (Security services) and 79713000 (Guard services). With a total value of £3,285,829, the contract is anticipated to begin on 1st July 2026 and run to 30th June 2027, with potential for renewal until 1st July 2029. A future notice is expected by 23rd October 2025, offering an opportunity for interested parties to prepare for forthcoming tender invitations.

This forthcoming tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in security and guard services to engage with an international project, potentially expanding their operations within the public sector. Companies with experience in providing robust security services, particularly those familiar with international assignments, would be well-positioned to bid for this contract. The sizeable contract value underscores its significance, implying ample scope for economic gain and further growth within the industry. Interested suppliers should prepare to demonstrate their competence in delivering high-quality security services while adhering to strict standards set by the FCDO.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of security guarding services at the BHC Pretoria, South Africa

Notice Description

The FCDO is seeking a Contractor to deliver security guarding services at BHC Pretoria, South Africa. The objective is to maintain the safety and security for whom HMG has a Duty of Care, including for officials working at the BHC Pretoria.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0525ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027313-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£3,285,829 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
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
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.smi@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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