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

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

29 Jul 2026 at 08:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is in the planning stage of its procurement process for security guarding services at British Embassy Offices and Residences in Kinshasa, DRC. The procurement is categorised under services with a focus on defence and security, with an estimated gross value of £4,000,000. A preliminary market engagement event is scheduled to take place online on 12 August 2026. Interested parties are required to express interest by 10 August 2026 and ensure their registration on necessary platforms, including the Central Digital Platform and Jaggaer, in preparation for the submission of bids. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 1 June 2027 and run until 31 May 2030, with a maximum extension to 31 May 2031.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in security services, particularly those experienced in providing services to diplomatic missions or high-security environments. Companies that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are suitable to compete, as the lot eligibility supports their involvement. The requirement for an experienced and competent contractor underscores the potential for businesses to demonstrate high-level competencies and reliability. Engaging in this tender could expand a company's portfolio within the public sector, especially in challenging international contexts such as the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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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.

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/071504-2026
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

79713000 - Guard services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2027 - 31 May 2030 3-4 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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