PROVISION OF SECURITY GUARDING SERVICES AT THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION LUSAKA ZAMBIA

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking a qualified security services provider to deliver integrated security for the British High Commission, the High Commissioner's Residence, and diplomatic staff residences in Lusaka, Zambia. The scope of work includes 24-hour static guarding, mobile patrols, alarm installation and monitoring, access control, visitor management, and operations room support. The service is expected to be delivered by an operational guard force of approximately 80 trained, vetted, and licensed personnel. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 February 2027 for an initial term of 36 months, with an option for a 12-month extension based on performance, funding, and operational requirements. The procurement is being conducted via a two-stage Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. In the first stage, suppliers are assessed against conditions of participation, including legal capacity, technical capability, and relevant experience, to shortlist up to eight providers. The final award will be based on the Most Advantageous Tender, with evaluation weighted 100% on quality, specifically focusing on professional experience (50%), capability (30%), and operational readiness (20%). Requests to participate must be submitted through the FCDO eSourcing portal by 15 October 2026.