Security Guarding Services to British Embassy Brussels

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

24 Jun 2026 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is currently in the tender stage for the provision of Security Guarding Services at the British Embassy in Brussels. This procurement is classified under the services category, specifically guard services (CPV: 79713000), and is located in Belgium (region BE10). The FCDO is conducting a Competitive Flexible Procedure, a two-stage process where potential suppliers first go through the Conditions of Participation, followed by an Invitation to Tender for shortlisted candidates. Interested parties must note the expression of interest deadline of 20th July 2026, while the contract award is expected by 11th September 2026. The contract, valued at €4,177,440 gross, will commence on 1st November 2026 and may include up to two 12-month extensions.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for security firms specialising in high-profile diplomatic services, especially those with experience in international or embassy settings. The procurement process is selective, demanding a high level of technical ability, which will be heavily weighted at 70% in the evaluation criteria. The remaining 30% will focus on the commercial proposal, making cost-efficiency equally important. Businesses capable of delivering robust, reliable guarding services tailored to an embassy environment should consider participating, as this contract offers not only substantial value but also the potential for long-term engagement with a central government department in the UK.

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Notice Title

Security Guarding Services to British Embassy Brussels

Notice Description

The FCDO is tendering a contract for the provision of Security Guarding Services to the British Embassy in Brussels.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The FCDO will twice be able to extend the contract by a further 12 months: Extension Option 1 (01/11-2029 to 31/10/2030) and Extension Option 2 (01/11/2030 to 31/10/2031).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059490-2026
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

79713000 - Guard services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,452,430 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,452,430 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2026-08-30

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
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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

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