Tender

Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy in Tel Aviv

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

05 Jun 2025 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is inviting tenders for the provision of Security Guarding Services at the British Embassy in Tel Aviv. This procurement process falls under the industry category of security services, specifically guard services, and is geographically centred in Israel. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, having commenced on 5th June 2025. Interested parties must express their interest by 30th June 2025, with the bidding documents accessible following qualification through selective procedure stages. The contract is set to start on 16th December 2025 and has a potential duration of up to five years, including optional extensions.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for security-oriented firms capable of sustaining robust guarding services. The process is competitive, involving multiple stages to ensure suitability and competence. Businesses with experience in international security services, especially Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to compete given the selectiveness of the procurement method and the emphasis on quality and project-specific qualifications. The value of the contract underscores the potential for significant revenue, making it a lucrative venture for capable entities in the security industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy in Tel Aviv

Notice Description

This is a re-tender of the Provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy in Tel Aviv. The Contract will have a duration of three (3) years and is scheduled to commence on 16 December 2025 and expire on 15 December 2028. The contract may be extended by a further two years in yearly increments; therefore, the maximum duration of the contract will be five (5) years. The central objective of the Contract is the appointment of an experienced and competent contractor to deliver the safety and security of Authority Personnel and others for whom the Authority accepts duty of care at the British Embassy in Tel Aviv.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054358
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030146-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible 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

79710000 - Security services

79713000 - Guard services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,860,011 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,860,011 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 2028 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
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Contact Email
mnlprocurement@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

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