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title: "Provision of Security Guarding Services at British Embassy Offices & Residences, Kinshasa, DRC."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d5f2"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
published: "2026-07-29"
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# Provision of Security Guarding Services at British Embassy Offices & Residences, Kinshasa, DRC.

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d5f2

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is in the planning stage of its procurement process for security guarding services at British Embassy Offices and Residences in Kinshasa, DRC. The procurement is categorised under services with a focus on defence and security, with an estimated gross value of £4,000,000. A preliminary market engagement event is scheduled to take place online on 12 August 2026. Interested parties are required to express interest by 10 August 2026 and ensure their registration on necessary platforms, including the Central Digital Platform and Jaggaer, in preparation for the submission of bids. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 1 June 2027 and run until 31 May 2030, with a maximum extension to 31 May 2031.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in security services, particularly those experienced in providing services to diplomatic missions or high-security environments. Companies that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are suitable to compete, as the lot eligibility supports their involvement. The requirement for an experienced and competent contractor underscores the potential for businesses to demonstrate high-level competencies and reliability. Engaging in this tender could expand a company's portfolio within the public sector, especially in challenging international contexts such as the Democratic Republic of Congo.

## Notice

The provision of security services for BE Kinshasa is critical to the FCDO's operational capability to achieve HMG's objective to keep its asset safe and to discharge its Duty of Care to staff and visitors. The FCDO is seeking an experienced and competent Contractor to deliver this service.

### Planning Information

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) will hold an online-only Premarket Engagement event for its Security Guarding Services for BE Kinshasa procurement on 12 August 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.cloud.microsoft/e/ZS5Pk0N9CV
by 12 noon UK time on Monday 10 August 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/071504-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2027 - 31 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| 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

- 79713000 - Guard services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 08:08 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071504-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071504-2026
  29th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/ZS5Pk0N9CV
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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