Tender

Provision of security services for British Embassy Luanda, Angola.

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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14 Jan 2026 at 08:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
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17 Dec 2025 at 15:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is currently in the tender stage for the provision of security services at the British Embassy in Luanda, Angola. This contract requires 24-hour guard protection for the embassy and its residences, aligning with the industry category for guard services. Interested parties should note the procurement method is an open procedure, welcoming diverse bids under the services category. The tender period closes on 26th January 2026, with subsequent contracts expected to commence on 1st May 2026, lasting up to 1st April 2029, with potential extensions until 2031. The contract holds a substantial value of £510,000, and submissions are accepted electronically through the specified platform.

This tender opportunity presents significant business growth prospects, particularly for companies specialised in high-quality security operations. Businesses with expertise in managing comprehensive security frameworks and those experienced in international operations, especially within diplomatic contexts, will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. The contract allows for potential renewal if service delivery meets requirements, ensuring continuing engagement for businesses that demonstrate exceptional service quality over time. The open procedure encourages competition, facilitating equitable opportunities for qualified businesses to secure this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of security services for British Embassy 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 service provided is satisfactory to Post, the service will be extended

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f816
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002911-2026
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
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
2031-02-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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