Scope
Description
The requirement is for a Private Security Company (PSC) to provide physical security in the form of guards at the British Consulate Munich
Total value (estimated)
- £496,383 excluding VAT
- £496,383 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029
- Possible extension to 31 August 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79710000 - Security services
Contract locations
- DE - Germany
Engagement
Engagement deadline
13 January 2026
Engagement process description
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) will hold an online-only Premarket Engagement event for the procurement of security guarding services for its British Consulate Munich, Germany on 20 January 2026, from 13:00 to 14:30 UK time.
Suppliers are invited to express their interest in attending by completing and submitting the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire at:
https://forms.office.com/e/4EPtRYwxcB by 12 noon UK time on 13 January 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.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
13 February 2026
Procedure
Special regime
Defence and security
Contracting authority
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRR-8771-PHVX
King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH
United Kingdom
Email: kathy.ponteen@fcdo.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government