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Provision of Security Guarding Services at the British High Commission Lilongwe

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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21 Aug 2025 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office centred on the "Provision of Security Guarding Services at the British High Commission Lilongwe". Classified under the security services industry, this contract pertains to the delivery of services within Lilongwe, Malawi. The process was carried out through an open procedure, and has reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 1st August 2025 for the value of GBP 703,304.84. The procurement, covered by the GPA, saw the successful awarding to Gani Kanchiputu, with the competitive stage having received two bids for the single lot available. The tender has been completed and concluded as described in the legal framework CELEX 32014L0024.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those that have the capacity to manage projects overseen by governmental agencies. Companies experienced in international collaborations, especially in the African region, would find this contract beneficial to their growth portfolio. Large-scale businesses such as Gani Kanchiputu, which are established in Malawi, are well-positioned to leverage such opportunities to expand their market presence and reinforce their role in providing crucial services to embassies and governmental institutions. This procurement highlights the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office's commitment to engaging reliable suppliers for maintaining secure operations overseas.

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Notice Title

Provision of Security Guarding Services at the British High Commission Lilongwe

Notice Description

Provision of Security Guarding Services at the British High Commission Lilongwe

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Security Guarding Services at the British High Commission Lilongwe

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058bfa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050468-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£703,304 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Fulufhelo Ratshionya
Contact Email
fulufhelo.ratshionya@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GANI KANCHIPUTU

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