Published date: 23 August 2019
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Security services - 79710000
Location of contract
Any region
Value of contract
£0
Procurement reference
tender_214446/794135
Published date
23 August 2019
Closing date
26 September 2019
Contract start date
1 July 2020
Contract end date
30 June 2023
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
No
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
The FCO is seeking to procure the provision of security services in Afghanistan to ensure the safety and security of HMG and other personnel who come under FCO duty of care in-country. Services provided may include, but are not limited to: static guarding, mobile operations, quick reaction force, operational control, technical support, operational support and management services. We seek an experienced, capable and professional supplier to support the FCO in delivering its duty of care in a complex environment.
The Contract Duration is: 3 years plus 2 plus 2 (i.e. 2 x 24 month optional extensions)
More information
Previous notice about this procurement
Provision of Security Services in Afghanistan
- Early engagement
- Published 19 July 2019
Additional text
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How to Express Interest in this Tender~:
1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure)
2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Selection Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box
3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk.
Project Number: 2980
PQQ Number: 804
Information about renewals: 84 months in duration/estimated timeframe.
- Type of procedure: OJEU Restricted DSPCR
- Limitations on the number of operators for ITT: envisaged number of bidders - between 3 and 5.
Project Number: 2980
PQQ Number: 804
About the buyer
Address
FCO Commercial Directorate, King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH
England
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Closing: 26 September 2019
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