Planning

Security Services for British Embassy Phnom Penh

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

11 Mar 2026 at 02:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has initiated the planning stage for a tender named "Security Services for British Embassy Phnom Penh." This procurement process involves sourcing 24/7 security services for the embassy office and designated residence in Cambodia. The opportunity is targeted within the services category, specifically security services, with a gross estimated contract value of £340,000. The deadline for expressing interest in preliminary market engagement is 25 March 2026, and potential tender participants have the option to register on Jaggaer for upcoming stages. The procurement method is currently in the planning phase, and the authority aims to refine the approach through supplier engagement, with formal tender notices expected by 1 May 2026. Successful bidders will see their contracts potentially start on 1 September 2026, lasting until August 2028, with the possibility of renewal extending to 2031.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services to expand their operations internationally. With procurement focused on the embassy in Phnom Penh, companies with experience in international security services and those catering to government institutions—particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs)—will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. The preliminary market engagement will allow interested suppliers to present their expertise and gain insights that may inform the final procurement strategy, offering an advantage in the competitive tendering process. Given the security services category and the prominence of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office as the buying organization, this tender could serve as an excellent growth avenue for qualified businesses seeking to enhance their portfolios within government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Services for British Embassy Phnom Penh

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to engage the market ahead of a forthcoming procurement for the provision of 24/7 security services for both the Embassy office and the designated residence.

Planning Information

Interested suppliers are invited to express their interest in this Preliminary Market Engagement by sending an email to mnlprocurement@fcdo.gov.uk no later than 25 March 2026. Suppliers should include their company profile and the necessary company details, such as business registration, address, key contacts, years of operation, and relevant security service experience. Upon submitting their expression of interest, suppliers may also indicate if they wish to register on Jaggaer to participate in the upcoming tender. Information gathered through this engagement will assist the Authority in refining the final procurement approach. Participation in this PME does not constitute any commitment to tender nor guarantee inclusion in the subsequent procurement stage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0666d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021580-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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
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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