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title: "Africa Hub - Eritrea, Asmara - Provision of Guarding Services"
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# Africa Hub - Eritrea, Asmara - Provision of Guarding Services

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-abcce904-399b-45c0-9342-73e66437f916

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is currently conducting a tender process for the provision of guarding services at the Embassy compound and residential properties in Asmara, Eritrea. The tender, titled "Africa Hub - Eritrea, Asmara - Provision of Guarding Services," is classified under security services and has an estimated value of £600,000. The tender was published on 25th November 2021 and is now in the active stage, with applications closing on 17th December 2021. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st February 2022 and run until 31st January 2025. This invitation follows an open procurement method, which means it is accessible to all interested parties.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with the capacity to provide reliable guarding services in international settings would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this tender not only enhances potential business growth through government contracts but also expands market presence in the sector of international security service provision.

## Notice

Provision of guarding services at the Embassy compound and residential properties in Asmara, Eritrea. Additional information: To access the tender documents, please login or register to FCDO's e-sourcing portal https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk. If you have any technical issues with accessing the tender documents, please call e-sourcing helpdesk: +44 0203 868 2859.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcbe37de-4233-49a6-8048-51ab741d4ecb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2021 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcbe37de-4233-49a6-8048-51ab741d4ecb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcbe37de-4233-49a6-8048-51ab741d4ecb
  25th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk

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