Tender

Provision of Security Guarding Services for British Consulate Dusseldorf - Germany

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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13 Feb 2026 at 16:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is seeking a private security company to provide physical security guarding services at the British Consulate in Düsseldorf, Germany. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with interested parties invited to submit bids by 20th March 2026. The tender requires security companies to ensure a robust security presence, supporting the service needs of the consulate. The contracts awarded will begin on 1st September 2026, running until 31st August 2029, with the potential for renewal based on performance. The contract falls under the services category and adheres to the special regime for defence security, utilising an open procurement method.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those with experience in international or consulate settings. Companies that are compliant with modern slavery policies, safeguarding frameworks, and possess strong health and safety credentials will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, firms with SME status are considered suitable, opening doors for smaller enterprises to expand their national and international portfolios. The procurement's emphasis on technical and commercial quality ensures that businesses can highlight their competencies effectively, enabling growth and fostering long-term partnerships with a central government authority. This is a promising opportunity for security service providers looking to establish or expand their presence in international governmental operations.

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Notice Title

Provision of Security Guarding Services for British Consulate Dusseldorf - 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 Dusseldorf.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065459
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013617-2026
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
SME
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
£668,793 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£668,793 £500K-£1M
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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