This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2026 at 14:49

Award

30 Jun 2026 at 16:33

Tender

13 Feb 2026 at 16:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) has recently awarded a contract for the provision of security guarding services at the British Consulate in Munich, Germany. The procurement process, initiated through an open procedure under UK public procurement legislation, has reached the award stage as of 8th July 2026. The awarded contract, valued at approximately 886,865.92 EUR, is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and run through 31st August 2029, with potential extensions based on performance. This contract falls under the industry category of defence and security services, specifically targeting guard services, and signifies the completion of a competitive tendering process which attracted six bids, half of which were from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender provides promising avenues for growth, particularly for SMEs operating within the security services sector. Businesses with capabilities in physical security provision, operational responsiveness, and staff competence in security are well-positioned to seize such opportunities. The successful supplier, Pütz Security AG, highlights the potential for businesses with a robust portfolio in delivering comparable services and maintaining rigorous training and compliance standards. Companies aiming to engage in future tenders will benefit from demonstrating strong technical and financial capacity, alongside compliance with modern legislative requirements, which are crucial for meeting the FCDO's high standards and service expectations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Security Guarding Services for British Consulate Munich - Germany

Notice Description

The requirement is for a Private Security Company (PSC) to provide physical security in the form of guards at the British Consulate Munich.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Based on performance and delivery of the KPIs for the contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065456
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064295-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£496,383 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£496,383 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£1,611,336 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Postcode Area
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

Pütz Security AG

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