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title: "PROVISION OF SECURITY GUARDING SERVICES FOR BRITISH EMBASSY HARARE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0685e0"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
published: "2026-04-20"
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# PROVISION OF SECURITY GUARDING SERVICES FOR BRITISH EMBASSY HARARE

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0685e0

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is initiating a procurement process for Security Guarding Services at British Embassy Harare, located in Zimbabwe. The project is currently in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement (PME) scheduled. The PME is intended to refine the procurement process by understanding supplier capabilities and exploring operating models. The deadline for PME questionnaire submissions is set for 4 May 2026. Following this, the formal tender notice is expected by 11 May 2026. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically security services, and is above the threshold, indicating substantial scale. The contract period is projected to commence on 1 November 2026 and conclude on 31 October 2029, with an option for renewal extending until 2030.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for businesses in the security services sector, particularly those with expertise in high-risk and diplomatic environments. Companies with a strong track record in security delivery, regulatory compliance, and a command-and-control capability will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The engagement process allows for early involvement, potentially giving participants strategic insights that could inform future bids. The capability to manage a comprehensive guarding solution, including static and mobile responses, will be advantageous. Businesses that can demonstrate transparency in their cost models and adherence to international security standards will find themselves positioned favourably in the upcoming competitive process.

## Notice

The Contractor will be responsible for delivering a fully managed guarding solution, including static posts, foot patrols, mobile response, alarm monitoring, and a 24/7 command-and-control capability. Staffing levels, supervision, shift patterns and rotation arrangements must always ensure operational resilience and continuity.

### Planning Information

The Authority wishes to undertake Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) in a proportionate and transparent manner to help refine the upcoming procurement for Security Guarding Services for British Embassy Harare. 
This notice is issued to inform the market of an upcoming procurement opportunity and to engage with potential suppliers prior to the launch of a formal tender exercise.
Objectives of the PME
Through this engagement, the Authority aims to:
• Understand supplier capability and capacity to deliver
• Explore operating models
• Test approaches to staffing and workforce management.
• Validate compliance and governance.
• Explore commercial approaches.
This engagement is conducted under PA23 s.16 to help prepare the procurement and will be managed to avoid unfair advantage or distortion of competition. 
Registration Instructions
Register on portal → Express Interest → Download Pack → Submit questionnaire by deadline.
Disclaimer
This engagement is not a call for competition. Participation is optional, not evaluated, and does not affect eligibility to bid. Participation will not affect the ability of suppliers to compete in any future procurement.
PME Questionnaire Pack
Suppliers are requested to answer the following questions:
1. Organisation legal name, registration number, and local presence
2. Security company licensing and regulatory approvals applicable in the host country
3. Experience delivering security guarding services in high risk, diplomatic, or critical environments in Harare.
4. Proposed service delivery and supervision model
5. Vetting, training, and staff rotation approach
6. Command, control, communications, and incident management capability
7. Compliance with international security standards / codes of conduct
8. Key operational risks and market constraints
9. Cost model transparency (non binding)
10. Declaration of conflicts of interest
11. Data Protection and information security controls
Responses will be used solely to inform the Authority’s procurement strategy.
Contracting Authority Details
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRR 8771 PHVX
King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH
United Kingdom
Organisation type: Public authority – central government
Contact name: [Insert name]
Email: [Insert email]
Website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035463-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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

- 20 Apr 2026 at 09:00 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035463-2026
- 20 Apr 2026 at 08:42 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035448-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035463-2026
  20th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035448-2026
  20th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement 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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