Provision of Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy Luanda, Angola
- Buyer
- Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
- Value
- £510,000
- Closes
- 6 November 2026
- Where
- London, London
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) wants a company to provide security guards for the British Embassy compound in Luanda, Angola. The contract is worth £510,000 and runs for three years, with two optional one-year extensions. The aim is consistent, reliable, high-quality guarding across the whole compound.
What the buyer wants
• Provide trained security guards to cover the British Embassy compound in Luanda on an ongoing basis • Deliver a consistent, resilient and high-quality service over the three-year term • Be ready to extend the service for up to two further years if the FCDO exercises its options
Likely requirements
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Delivering guarding in Angola with embassy-level vetting and a three-year commitment will rule out most small UK businesses that lack an overseas operation and existing security clearances.
How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
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