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title: "207818.92"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c5dd"
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current_stage: "Tender"
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published: "2024-12-09"
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# 207818.92

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c5dd

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is inviting tenders for Security Guarding Services at the British Embassy in Panama City, Panama, under the Open procedure. This procurement, classified under CPV code 79713000 (Guard services), falls within the services category. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2026 and run until 31 March 2028, with potential renewals. The tender period concludes on 10 January 2025, with the same date set for bid opening, marking the end of the submission phase. This process is conducted in English, with the procurement method being open and covered by GPA guidelines.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services to expand their operations internationally, particularly those with experience in embassy security. The award criteria place a high emphasis on technical quality (70%) and commercial quality (30%), along with pricing considerations (30%). Businesses capable of providing robust security solutions with a proven track record in high-profile environments would be well-aligned to compete for this contract, ensuring growth and establishment of a reliable reputation in the field of international public service security.

## Notice

Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy in Panama City, Panama.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy in Panama City, Panama.

Renewal: Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy in Panama City, Panama.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039681-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 79713000 - Guard services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2024 at 18:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039681-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fcdo.gov.uk

## Provenance

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