THE PROVISION OF SECURITY SERVICES IN AFGHANISTAN

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)

Additional information:

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

Tender Documents

• Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder → — Tender notice