--- title: "Provision of Security Guarding Services for British Embassy Berlin- Germany" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051f5f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051f5f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051f5f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051f5f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE" published: "2026-02-13" --- # Provision of Security Guarding Services for British Embassy Berlin- Germany Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051f5f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051f5f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051f5f.json) ## Summary The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has initiated an open procurement process for the provision of security guarding services at the British Embassy in Berlin, Germany. This tender, which falls under the defence and security industry category, is currently in the tender stage, having been announced on 13 February 2026. Interested parties must submit their proposals electronically by 20 March 2026. The FCDO seeks to appoint a Private Security Company (PSC) to deliver physical security services, with the contract poised to start on 1 September 2026 and run until 31 August 2029, offering potential renewals based on performance. The procurement budget is set at £1,168,836, highlighting a significant opportunity within the defence security service sector. This tender presents substantial opportunities for PSCs, particularly those well-versed with the provision of security services within the defence sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, provided they can demonstrate technical capability, including relevant experience and adherence to applicable safety and statutory requirements. The open procedure ensures that all capable suppliers, especially those with comprehensive resource management and compliance frameworks, have the chance to compete. This procurement not only promises financial growth but also long-term institutional partnerships, making it attractive for businesses eager to enhance their presence in the international security sector. ## Notice The requirement is for a Private Security Company (PSC) to provide physical security in the form of guards at the British Embassy, Berlin. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Based on performance and delivery of the KPIs for the contract ### Planning Information The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) will hold an online-only Premarket Engagement event for the procurement of security guarding services for its British Consulate Dusseldorf, Germany on 27 January 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.office.com/e/LZnE9kCRNb by 12 noon UK time on 22 January 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013594-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | 13 Feb 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,166,836 | | Lots value | £1,166,836 | | 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 - 13 Feb 2026 at 16:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013594-2026 - 5 Jan 2026 at 13:28 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000310-2026 - 5 Jan 2026 at 13:26 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000307-2026 - 5 Jan 2026 at 13:23 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000306-2026 - 22 May 2025 at 16:43 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025356-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013594-2026 13th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000310-2026 5th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000307-2026 5th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000306-2026 5th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025356-2025 22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/ - https://forms.office.com/e/LZnE9kCRNb - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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