Provision of Security Services for the Embassy of Ireland Dar es Salaam

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 Dar es Salaam

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

## Summary The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade/An Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála is seeking a security services provider for the Embassy of Ireland Dar es Salaam. The contract will provide security services including alarm monitoring and response, static guards, and other related services.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provide static security guards to the Embassy chancery and official residence 24/7 * Screen visitors, monitor CCTV, and respond to threats * Provide additional female and male guards on request * Back-up service, including mobile patrols, security escort, and response team * 24/7 Alarm monitoring (panic buttons, intruder alarms, fire and smoke alarms) and response for Official Residence, Chancery, and diplomatic staff accommodation * 24/7 telephone & online support service * System for monitoring adherence to security procedures and guard patrols at Official Residence or Chancery * Roadside assistance for Embassy vehicles in the event of breakdown or accident * Monitoring of security threats and regular situation reports * Servicing and maintenance of key security-related equipment (CCTV camera, emergency response equipment, fire and smoke alarm systems, access control systems, fire extinguishers, emergency buttons, electrical fence) * Technical advice for security-related equipment or procedures at the Official Residence or Chancery * Liaison with Tanzanian authorities * Provision of national and regional security briefs

## Key Requirements * The contractor must be an established (at least five years in the national market), experienced, and duly licensed security services provider according to relevant national laws and regulations. * The service must meet all mandatory national standards. * The company's employees must be duly licensed and qualified to carry out the said services. * The tenderer must be compliant with all local labour legislation and, in particular, regulations regarding health and safety at work. * The tenderer must submit a tax clearance certificate. * Insurance, in the form of a letter from their insurer or broker that appropriate levels of employer's liability and public liability insurance is in place.

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: 190,000 EUR (excluding VAT) over three years. * Submission deadline: Thu Jun 18 16:00:00 IST 2026. * Contract duration: 3 years, with an initial term of one year and renewable annually thereafter.

## How to Bid * Tenderers must submit their bids electronically through the eTenders web-portal (https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8267657). * The procurement documents are available in English. * Tenderers must complete and sign appendices II, III, IV, and V as part of their tender submission.

## Bid Considerations * This contract may suit companies with experience in providing security services to diplomatic missions or high-risk environments. * Opportunities: + Potential for long-term contract renewal + Opportunity to work with the Irish Embassy in Tanzania * Risks: + High level of competition from established security service providers + Need to comply with local labour legislation and regulations regarding health and safety at work.

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.