Tender

Provision of Security Guarding Services for British Consulate Munich - Germany

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

13 Feb 2026 at 16:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is inviting tenders for the provision of security guarding services at the British Consulate in Munich, Germany. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on guard services, and is part of the Defence and Security special regime. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, and the process is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties have until 20 March 2026 to submit their bids, with enquiries closing on 4 March 2026. The planned contract duration spans from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029, potentially extending until 31 August 2031, contingent upon performance.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for private security companies familiar with international security protocols and practices, particularly those with experience in high-profile diplomatic settings. Businesses with strong technical capabilities and compliance with legal and safeguarding frameworks, including modern slavery policies, stand a good chance to compete. Organisations well-versed in subcontractor management, health and safety regulations, and duty of care for personnel should consider bidding. With a maximum contract value of 590,696 GBP, this opportunity could bolster a company's standing in the international security service market.

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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/013610-2026
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
£496,383 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£496,383 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

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
KA Ponteen
Contact Email
kathy.ponteen@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
00000000000

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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