Award

EU_279 - ESP Security services, alarm and fire protection systems

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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24 Oct 2025 at 09:03

Award

12 Sep 2025 at 12:15

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02 Jul 2025 at 11:55

Tender

02 Jul 2025 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has concluded a procurement process for the provision of security services, including alarm and fire protection systems, under the title "EU_279 - ESP Security services, alarm and fire protection systems". This open tender process, which utilised a competitive flexible procedure, encompassed services in Spain with the contracting authority based in London, UK. The procurement was in the services industry category and managed under sub-central government authority. The procurement initiated on July 2, 2025, with awards finalised by October 24, 2025. The contracts commenced on October 1, 2025, and are set to end by September 30, 2027, with optional extensions till 2030.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in security services and fire protection equipment installation. The tender was awarded to large-scale suppliers, IMAN SEGURIDAD S.A. and EULEN SEGURIDAD S.A., suggesting that companies capable of managing substantial contracts and delivering comprehensive service solutions may find a competitive edge. The emphasis on quality and adherence to performance metrics, including critical incident resolution and compliance with preventive schedules, indicates that businesses with robust service delivery frameworks would be well-suited to compete in future procurement pursuits of this magnitude.

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Notice Title

EU_279 - ESP Security services, alarm and fire protection systems

Notice Description

BRITISH COUNCIL esta a la busqueda de uno o varios proveedores para los servicios de Vigilancia de seguridad, proteccion de incendios y sistemas de alarmas.

Lot Information

Lote 1 - PCI

Mantenimiento de los Sistemas de proteccion contraincendios en los centros British Council de Espana

Renewal: Tres posibles extensiones de un ano cada una

Lote 2 - Vigilancia de Seguridad, intrusion y cra, custodia y acuda

Servicios de vigilancia de seguridad, intrusion y alarmas y cra, custodia y acuda

Renewal: Tres posibles extensiones de un ano cada una

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055747
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068057-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)

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


CPV Codes

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Additional Buyers

BRITISH COUNCIL

Contact Name
Maria Matas Sebastia
Contact Email
maria.matassebastia@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

EULEN SEGURIDAD

IMAN SEGURIDAD

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