---
title: "Provision of security guarding services at the BHC Pretoria, South Africa"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0525ac"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
published: "2025-05-24"
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# Provision of security guarding services at the BHC Pretoria, South Africa

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0525ac

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), a central government authority based in London, UK, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for security guarding services. This contract involves providing security at the British High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa. The procurement process, initiated under the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, falls within the services category, specifically targeting CPV classifications 79710000 (Security services) and 79713000 (Guard services). With a total value of £3,285,829, the contract is anticipated to begin on 1st July 2026 and run to 30th June 2027, with potential for renewal until 1st July 2029. A future notice is expected by 23rd October 2025, offering an opportunity for interested parties to prepare for forthcoming tender invitations.

This forthcoming tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in security and guard services to engage with an international project, potentially expanding their operations within the public sector. Companies with experience in providing robust security services, particularly those familiar with international assignments, would be well-positioned to bid for this contract. The sizeable contract value underscores its significance, implying ample scope for economic gain and further growth within the industry. Interested suppliers should prepare to demonstrate their competence in delivering high-quality security services while adhering to strict standards set by the FCDO.

## Notice

The FCDO is seeking a Contractor to deliver security guarding services at BHC Pretoria, South Africa. The objective is to maintain the safety and security for whom HMG has a Duty of Care, including for officials working at the BHC Pretoria.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027313-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,285,829 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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
- 79713000 - Guard services

## Release History

- 24 May 2025 at 15:40 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027313-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027313-2025
  24th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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