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title: "Provision of Security Services at Umoja House, British High Commission Staff Residences, Dar es Salaam and the BHC Office, Dodoma, Tanzania"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066366"
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published: "2026-03-05"
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# Provision of Security Services at Umoja House, British High Commission Staff Residences, Dar es Salaam and the BHC Office, Dodoma, Tanzania

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066366

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has initiated a procurement process for the provision of security services at Umoja House, the British High Commission Staff Residences in Dar es Salaam, and the British High Commission Office in Dodoma, Tanzania. The tender is categorised under the services industry, with a focus on security. This procurement, currently at the tender stage, aims to secure services for three years, with options to renew subject to performance. The process is a competitive flexible procedure, allowing electronic submission in English. Key dates include the expression of interest deadline on 31 March 2026 and enquiries closing on 18 March 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 1 September 2026 and conclude on 31 August 2029, with a potential extension until 2031.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those with prior experience in Tanzania or similar regions. The competitive flexible procedure allows capable suppliers to engage in a two-stage tendering process, ensuring transparent conditions and equal opportunity. Businesses with expertise in government contracts, such as foreign embassies or diplomatic missions, and those equipped with operational readiness in providing comprehensive security services will find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities. The potential for a long-term contract, with renewal options, offers a stable marketplace for growth for companies adept at meeting international security standards and displaying operational readiness.

## Notice

This procurement covers the provision of security services at Umoja House, the British High Commission (BHC) Staff Residences in Dar es Salaam, and the BHC Office in Dodoma, Tanzania. The services will be required for a period of 3 years with an option to renew for 12 + 12 months subject to satisfactory performance of the service provider.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Option to renew for 12 + 12 months subject to satisfactory performance of the service provider.

Renewal: Subject to satisfactory performance of the service provider.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020068-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2026-04-14 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,053,491 |
| Lots value | £1,053,491 |
| 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

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 15:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020068-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020068-2026
  5th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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