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CCTV Equipment Replacement for the British Embassy Athens

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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08 Sep 2025 at 08:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, located in London, UK, has concluded a procurement process for the replacement of CCTV equipment at the British Embassy in Athens. This contract, part of a limited competition under the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, involves the removal of surveillance equipment from companies affected by China's National Intelligence Law and the installation of new systems. With the procurement's completion dated on 8th September 2025, this contract includes a two-year warranty and maintenance service, effective from 8th September 2025 to 20th October 2027, with possible options for future upgrades.

This contract offers business growth opportunities primarily for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in surveillance systems, particularly those focusing on closed-circuit surveillance solutions. The awarded supplier, nSquare from Greece, indicates that there's a favourable environment for innovative SMEs willing to enter the European security market. Businesses offering expertise in state-of-the-art surveillance technology and maintenance services could find similar opportunities attractive as they aim to expand their operations internationally and collaborate with government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CCTV Equipment Replacement for the British Embassy Athens

Notice Description

The procurement scope includes the removal of surveillance equipment supplied by companies subject to the National Intelligence Law of China from sensitive sites on the Government Estate as well as replacement of failing CCTV equipment on site. The contract includes 2 year warranty and maintenance service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059577
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054509-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32235000 - Closed-circuit surveillance system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,344 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 20 Oct 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NSQUARE (NIKOLAOS GKOULOUSIS-NIKOLAOS ARIDAS ETAIREIA PERIORISMENIS EFTHYNIS IDIOTIKI EPICHEIRISI P

Further Information

Notice Documents

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