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title: "Provision of armed mobile security and residential security team for the British Embassy in Tripoli"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041ba7"
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published: "2024-10-03"
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# Provision of armed mobile security and residential security team for the British Embassy in Tripoli

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041ba7

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is re-tendering a contract for the provision of armed mobile security and a residential security team for the British Embassy in Tripoli. This tender, valued at £18,500,000 GBP, is classified under security services (CPV code 79710000) and covers services aimed at ensuring the safety of FCDO staff and associated personnel at the embassy. Potential bidders must be UK registered companies, and the procurement process is being conducted through a restricted procedure under the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011. The procurement is in the planning/tender stage, with bids due by 3rd January 2024. The new contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2024 for an initial period of three years, with the possibility of two one-year extensions.

This tender offers a substantial business opportunity, particularly for firms specialised in high-security environments and diplomatic protection services. Businesses that excel in delivering armed mobile and residential security with a focus on customer service, value for money, and the flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances will be well-suited to compete. Successful bidders will not only gain a prestigious client in the FCDO but also strengthen their presence in international security operations. This contract also presents a valuable opportunity for growth and networking within governmental and diplomatic circles, providing long-term stability and revenue through its potential five-year duration.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of armed mobile security and residential security team for the British Embassy in Tripoli.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of armed mobile security and residential security team for the British Embassy in Tripoli.

Options: The initial contract period is 3 years. The Authority has the option to extend the contract by an additional year a maximum of two times.

Renewal: The contract may be extended by a further two years in yearly increments; therefore, the maximum duration of the contract will be five (5) years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031662-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,500,000 |
| Lots value | £18,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,598,336 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GW CONSULTING (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79713000 - Guard services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2024 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031662-2024
- 24 Nov 2023 at 13:31 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034818-2023
- 21 Nov 2023 at 14:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034416-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office

## Provenance

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