Provision of Security Services for the Embassy of Ireland, Lilongwe

In accordance with EU Directive 2014/24/EU this Tender Notice is being published on the Irish

Provision of Security Services for the Embassy of Ireland, Lilongwe

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade/An Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála

## Summary The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is procuring security services for the Embassy of Ireland in Lilongwe, Malawi. This open procedure requires a qualified provider to ensure the safety and security of diplomatic premises and personnel.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of comprehensive security services at the Irish Embassy in Lilongwe. - Maintenance of site security and personnel safety protocols. - Specific deliverables and detailed scope of work are not explicitly listed in the provided data.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility criteria, specific qualifications, certifications, and required experience levels are not stated in the available tender data. - Bidders must verify standard public sector eligibility requirements via the official tender documentation.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: 1.0 (Currency not specified; likely indicative of a low-value or placeholder figure). - Submission Deadline: Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 18:00 IST. - Contract Duration: Not stated. - Framework/DPS: Not stated.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Not stated (typically via the relevant public procurement portal or email as per full tender notice). - Languages: Not stated (English is standard for Irish diplomatic missions). - Key Documents: Full tender documentation must be obtained to identify specific required forms, such as financial statements, technical proposals, and compliance declarations.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: This tender suits established security firms with international experience and specific capability to operate in Malawi. - Opportunities: Provides a foothold in the diplomatic security sector and potential for long-term government contracts. - Risks: The estimated value of "1.0" is ambiguous and may indicate a placeholder, requiring careful verification of the actual financial scope. - Due Diligence: Critical to obtain the full tender package to confirm eligibility, detailed scope, and currency, as the summary data lacks essential commercial and technical details.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade/An Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála has 15 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 3 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 16 contract(s) worth around €8,147,337.

Recent awarded suppliers include Enterprise Rent-A-Car European Holdings Ltd_125369, Irish Council for International Students (ICOS), Securitas NV, Forvis Mazars_11843, Crown Workspace Ltd.