Planning

ESP - Security and Fire Control Systems

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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Planning

25 May 2025 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a sub-central government public authority in the UK, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for "ESP - Security and Fire Control Systems." This tender involves the procurement of security services and fire-detection systems for Spanish premises, reflecting the services category within the industry. Located in London, the Council is set to publish further notices regarding this opportunity on 25th June 2025. The anticipated contract period is from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2027. With an estimated gross value of €3,120,000, this procurement offers significant business potential.

This tender presents extensive growth opportunities for businesses within the security services and fire-detection systems sector. Companies specialising in security and fire control technologies are well-suited to compete for this contract, particularly those with experience in cross-border services within the EU. The gross value projection and two-year contract duration provide a substantial business engagement prospect for firms capable of delivering quality service across multiple international locations. Interested parties should ensure they are prepared to align with the requirements of a public authority such as the British Council to maximise their chances of success.

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Notice Title

ESP - Security and Fire Control Systems

Notice Description

Procurement of the Security Services for the Spanish premises and the control Systems for the Fire alarms

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0525f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027393-2025
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
global.procurement@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

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