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Provision of Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy Luanda, Angola

Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office

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26 Oct 2026 at 07:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking security guarding services for the British Embassy compound in Luanda, Angola. The requirement covers continuous, round-the-clock unarmed static guarding across all sites. Guards will control access, verify identities, conduct searches and patrols, monitor CCTV, respond to incidents and protect embassy personnel, visitors, dependants, property and assets. They must prevent unauthorised access, detect suspicious activity and enforce perimeter security. Service delivery must follow the Authority’s standard operating procedures, local legislation and defined staffing structures. This is a security services requirement for suppliers able to provide reliable guarding operations at a diplomatic compound in Angola.

The buyer invited offers through a two-stage competitive flexible procedure under the light-touch regime. The first stage used pass/fail questions and three technical questions; successful participants proceeded to an invitation to tender, which includes negotiation before final award. Enquiries were due by 30 October 2026 at 16:00, and expressions of interest by 6 November 2026 at 18:00. The buyer set 20 November 2026 as the award decision date. The contract is planned to run from 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2030, with two optional one-year extensions, potentially to 31 January 2032. The stated value is £510,000. There is one lot; selection focuses on capability and delivery in Luanda, and award is based on quality.

This opportunity is suited to security firms with the operational capability to deliver guarding in Luanda and maintain a consistent, resilient service across a British Embassy compound. Bidders need to demonstrate that they can staff continuous 24/7 unarmed static guarding across all sites and deliver access control, identity checks, searches, patrols, CCTV monitoring and incident response. The work calls for sound protection of people and property, effective perimeter security, and the ability to identify and respond to suspicious activity. Suppliers must be able to work to the Authority’s procedures, comply with local legislation and meet defined staffing arrangements. The selection stage specifically considers capability and delivery in Luanda, while the award assessment is quality-based. It may suit providers experienced in secure, round-the-clock guarding for sensitive sites.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy Luanda, Angola

Notice Description

Provision of Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy Luanda, Angola Contract is to deliver consistent, resilient and high-quality security services across British Embassy compound in Luanda. The contract will be for a period of three years, with two optional one-year extensions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Supplier must provide continuous 24/7 unarmed static guarding across all sites. Core responsibilities include access control, identity verification, searches, patrols, CCTV monitoring, and incident response. Guards will be responsible for protecting personnel, visitors, dependants, property and assets, preventing unauthorised access, detecting suspicious activity, and enforcing perimeter security. All services must be delivered in accordance with Authority SOPs, local legislation and defined staffing structures.

Renewal: Statisfactory rendering of security services at British Embassy Luanda

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078faf
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100788-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£510,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£510,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2026-12-14

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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