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Provision of Security Guarding Services at British Embassy Offices & Residences, Kinshasa, DRC.

Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

15 Sep 2026 at 10:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

29 Jul 2026 at 09:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is procuring security guarding and associated security services for British Embassy offices and residences in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The purpose is to protect FCDO assets and provide duty-of-care protection for staff and visitors, supporting the embassy’s operational capability. The requirement covers guard services in a high-risk operating environment and calls for an experienced, competent contractor able to deliver the service and manage its associated security activities. This is a public-sector services contract led by a UK central government department. The procurement is divided into one lot and is subject to the defence and security regime. The work will be delivered in Kinshasa, with the requirement focused on embassy facilities and residences.

The procurement has reached tender: the FCDO invited suppliers to participate through a two-stage competitive flexible procedure under a selective process. Stage 1 assesses participation conditions; shortlisted suppliers are invited to tender at Stage 2. Expressions of interest were due by 5pm on 9 October 2026, and clarification questions by noon on 25 September 2026. The contract is planned to run from 1 June 2027 to 31 May 2030, with one possible extension of up to 12 months. Its estimated value is £4,000,000 including tax. The anticipated award decision date is 22 January 2027. Tenders will be assessed on the most advantageous tender basis: 70% quality and 30% price. Submissions and communications use the FCDO’s electronic eSourcing portal.

This opportunity suits established security providers with relevant experience in high-risk or complex operating environments, particularly those able to deliver guarding and associated security services at embassy or similarly sensitive sites. Suppliers must be legally constituted and authorised to operate in the relevant jurisdictions, comply with applicable laws, regulations and security requirements, and demonstrate sufficient financial capacity. They must be able to recruit, train and manage personnel, maintain operational resilience, manage risk and performance, and deliver consistent service quality. The contractor will need to obtain and maintain the required insurance before service commencement and support contract compliance. Capability to manage mobilisation, workforce planning and continuity will be important. The procurement accepts equivalent qualifications, certifications, accreditations and standards where specified, and is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Security Guarding Services at British Embassy Offices & Residences, Kinshasa, DRC.

Notice Description

The provision of security services for BE Kinshasa is critical to the FCDO's operational capability to achieve HMG's objective to keep its asset safe and to discharge its Duty of Care to staff and visitors. The FCDO is seeking an experienced and competent Contractor to deliver this service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract will have an initial term of 36 months from 1 June 2027 to 31 May 2030. The Authority may, at its sole discretion, extend the Contract once for up to 12 months, subject to continued operational need, satisfactory Contractor performance and achievement of the Contract KPIs, and to ensure continuity of service, including during any replacement procurement and mobilisation activities.

Planning Information

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) will hold an online-only Premarket Engagement event for its Security Guarding Services for BE Kinshasa procurement on 12 August 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30 UK time. Suppliers are invited to express their interest in attending by completing and submitting the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire at: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/ZS5Pk0N9CV by 12 noon UK time on Monday 10 August 2026. Please note: You cannot attend the online event if you are not registered. Suppliers are also reminded: • If you are not already registered on the Central Digital Platform (CDP), you must do so to obtain a unique supplier identifier number, which is required to bid for FCDO contracts under the Procurement Act 2023. • The FCDO Jaggaer portal will be used to submit your actual bid, and it will require the ID obtained from the CDP. • Registration on Jaggaer is free and takes approximately 5 minutes. We strongly encourage suppliers to register on both platforms (CDP and Jaggaer) early to avoid delays or disappointment when procurement documents become available. This notice is for information only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d5f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087142-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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
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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Sep 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2027 - 31 May 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

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

Notice Documents

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