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Provision of Security Services at Umoja House, British High Commission Staff Residences, Dar es Salaam and the BHC Office, Dodoma, Tanzania

Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office

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05 Mar 2026 at 15:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has initiated a procurement process for the provision of security services at Umoja House, the British High Commission Staff Residences in Dar es Salaam, and the British High Commission Office in Dodoma, Tanzania. The tender is categorised under the services industry, with a focus on security. This procurement, currently at the tender stage, aims to secure services for three years, with options to renew subject to performance. The process is a competitive flexible procedure, allowing electronic submission in English. Key dates include the expression of interest deadline on 31 March 2026 and enquiries closing on 18 March 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 1 September 2026 and conclude on 31 August 2029, with a potential extension until 2031.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those with prior experience in Tanzania or similar regions. The competitive flexible procedure allows capable suppliers to engage in a two-stage tendering process, ensuring transparent conditions and equal opportunity. Businesses with expertise in government contracts, such as foreign embassies or diplomatic missions, and those equipped with operational readiness in providing comprehensive security services will find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities. The potential for a long-term contract, with renewal options, offers a stable marketplace for growth for companies adept at meeting international security standards and displaying operational readiness.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Security Services at Umoja House, British High Commission Staff Residences, Dar es Salaam and the BHC Office, Dodoma, Tanzania

Notice Description

This procurement covers the provision of security services at Umoja House, the British High Commission (BHC) Staff Residences in Dar es Salaam, and the BHC Office in Dodoma, Tanzania. The services will be required for a period of 3 years with an option to renew for 12 + 12 months subject to satisfactory performance of the service provider.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Option to renew for 12 + 12 months subject to satisfactory performance of the service provider.

Renewal: Subject to satisfactory performance of the service provider.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066366
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020068-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible 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

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,053,491 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,053,491 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2026-04-14

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
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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

Further Information

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