Tender

Africa Hub - Angola - Provision of Security Services for British Embassy in Luanda, Angola

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

17 Dec 2025 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, a central government public authority located in London, is inviting tenders for security services under the title "Africa Hub - Angola - Provision of Security Services for British Embassy in Luanda, Angola." This tender falls within the guard services category and pertains to Angola, offering opportunities for businesses in the security services industry. The process is currently in the tender stage, with key dates including the submission deadline on 15 January 2026, an enquiry deadline on 9 January 2026, and the award decision to be completed by 2 March 2026. The tender follows an open procurement method, allowing businesses to compete transparently.

Business entities specialising in security services and capable of delivering 24-hour guard protection are ideal candidates for this tender. The contract, which is valued at £510,000 GBP, promises not only financial growth opportunities but also potential long-term engagement, as the contract period extends from May 2026 to April 2029, with provisions for renewal based on satisfactory service. The open procedure offers an inclusive opportunity for eligible businesses to gain international exposure by servicing a foreign government mission in Angola. Moreover, businesses can leverage this experience to further expand their operations by building partnerships and demonstrating their capabilities in a challenging international environment.

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Notice Title

Africa Hub - Angola - Provision of Security Services for British Embassy in Luanda, Angola

Notice Description

British Embassy Luanda is seeking to re-tender the contract for the provision of 24-hour guard protection for Embassy and residences within the compound.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: If the services provided is satisfactory to Post, then they will request for an extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f802
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083902-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79713000 - Guard services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£510,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£510,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
2031-02-03

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
Not specified
Contact Email
jennifer.emodi@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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