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PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITY

Provision of Security Guarding Services at British Embassy Offices & Residences, Kinshasa, DRC.

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 23 Sept 2026, 16:51.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV79713000 — Guard services

Lots

  • Lot 1£4m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-06d5f2
Status
active
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
Suppliers should access the FCDO eSourcing portal (Jaggaer) to view and participate in the opportunity referenced in this notice. Suppliers who are not yet registered should complete the online registration process at https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/. All communications and clarification questions must be submitted through the messaging facility within the portal. Responses may be shared with all interested suppliers to ensure a fair and transparent process. The information provided in this notice is indicative only and may be subject to change. The Authority reserves the right not to proceed with any procurement or contractual arrangement.
Expression Of Interest Deadline
9 Oct 2026, 17:00

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Features
This procurement is being conducted using a Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement will be undertaken in two stages: Stage 1 – Participation Stage: Suppliers will be assessed against the Conditions of Participation, including legal, financial and technical capability requirements. Only suppliers meeting the minimum requirements will be invited to participate in Stage 2. Stage 2 – Invitation to Tender Stage: Shortlisted suppliers will be invited to submit a tender. Tenders will be evaluated on the basis of the Most Advantageous Tender using a weighting of 70% Quality and 30% Price. Detailed award criteria, evaluation methodology, scoring and submission requirements will be provided in the Stage 2 procurement documents The Authority reserves the right to clarify, refine or finalise award criteria, sub-criteria, evaluation methodology and procurement documentation before Stage 2, provided that suppliers are treated equally and transparently. The Authority may also seek clarifications from suppliers and reserve the right to amend the procurement timetable where necessary.

Special regime

defenceSecurity

Covered By

GPA

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Enquiry period

Ends
25 Sept 2026, 12:00

Expected award period

Ends
22 Jan 2027, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
4,000,000
Amount
4,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
Quality

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality
Description
The Most Advantageous Tender will be identified using a 70% Quality and 30% Price weighting. Quality will assess the supplier's capability and proposed approach to delivering security guarding and associated security services in a high-risk operating environment, including operational delivery, contract management, mobilisation, workforce management, resilience, risk management, compliance and service quality. Price will be assessed using the Authority's pricing model and evaluation methodology. Full evaluation criteria, sub-criteria and scoring methodology will be provided in the Stage 2 procurement documents.

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Suppliers must demonstrate that they are legally constituted and authorised to conduct business in the relevant jurisdiction(s), comply with applicable laws and regulations, and have the financial capacity to deliver the Contract. Suppliers must confirm that they are not subject to insolvency or equivalent proceedings and can obtain and maintain the insurance levels required under the Contract before commencement. Equivalent forms of financial evidence may be accepted. Audited accounts and evidence of insurance are not required before contract award.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Suppliers must demonstrate relevant experience and technical capability to deliver security guarding and associated security services in high-risk or complex operating environments. This includes the ability to recruit, manage and train personnel, maintain operational resilience, manage performance, and deliver services in accordance with applicable legal, regulatory and security requirements. Where qualifications, certifications, accreditations or standards are specified, the Authority will accept equivalent qualifications, certifications, accreditations or standards.

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Jun 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 May 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 May 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The Contract will have an initial term of 36 months from 1 June 2027 to 31 May 2030. The Authority may, at its sole discretion, extend the Contract once for up to 12 months, subject to continued operational need, satisfactory Contractor performance and achievement of the Contract KPIs, and to ensure continuity of service, including during any replacement procurement and mobilisation activities.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79713000
Description
Guard services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
CD
Country
CD
Country Name
Congo (Democratic Republic)

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
087142-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
15 Sept 2026, 10:00
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Id
GB-PPON-PXRR-8771-PHVX

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PXRR-8771-PHVX

Address

Street Address
King Charles Street
Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1A 2AH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKI32

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI32 · SW1A 2AH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · CD · Congo (Democratic Republic)

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 071504-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 087142-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·