Security services for the Delegation of the European Union and the ECHO office to LEBANON

The European External Action Service (EEAS) invites requests to participate in a two-stage tender for integrated security services to the EU Delegation to Lebanon and the ECHO office. The framework contract has an estimated total value of €12,010,000, an initial duration of 48 months and is renewable twice up to a maximum of 72 months. Services required include a security guard force for premises protection and close protection teams for staff, families and visiting officials, and award will be based on Quality (60%) and Price (40%). Step I requests to participate must be submitted electronically via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal by 15:00:59 Beirut time on 31 August 2026 and applicants should meet selection criteria demonstrating operational capacity to deliver security services in Lebanon.

What is funded

Scope in one line

Provision of guarded security services to protect EU Delegation staff, premises and assets in Lebanon, under a framework contract covering site protection, static guards and related security tasks.

Who can apply:Commercial security service providers and consortia able to meet the tender selection and technical requirements; submissions go to the European External Action Service (EEAS) via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.

1. 1Contracting authority: European External Action Service (EEAS).
2. 2Procurement type: Services under a framework contract (security services).
3. 3Submission method: Electronic (eSubmission) via the Portal.

Documents:invitation to submit a request to participate, draft framework contract, tender specifications and declaration on honour published on the Portal. Apply through the official tender page Tender details ¹.

Footnotes

1. 1Official procurement documents and submission instructions are available on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal tender page linked above.

Basic Opportunity Data

Opportunity Title:Security services for the Delegation of the European Union and the ECHO office to LEBANON. Reference / Call Identifier: EEAS/DELLBNB/2026/CPN/0054. Published on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal on 2026-07-07. Tender type: Procurement / Call for tenders. Lead Contracting Authority: European External Action Service (EEAS). Main CPV code: 79710000 (security services).

Description:Provision of security services to the Delegation of the European Union to Lebanon, including the ECHO office, to ensure the security of persons and properties for which the Delegation is responsible. The procured services are for a framework contract covering a planned duration and possible renewals; the initial contract period is 48 months, renewable up to two times, for a total planned maximum duration of 72 months.

Key Dates and Deadlines:Invitation to submit a request to participate and associated procurement documents published: 2026-07-07. Submission deadline (Step I): 31 August 2026, 15:00:59 local time (Asia/Beirut timezone indicated). There is also a date shown as 2026-01-01T12:00:59Z in metadata but the official tender deadline is 2026-08-31T15:00:59+00:00 / 15:00:59+03:00 Beirut time. The procurement documents contain consider-changed-until dates up to 2026-07-21 for document updates ¹.

Estimated Contract Value and Duration:Estimated overall contract amount: €12,010,000 (€12.01 million). Planned duration: initial 48 months; renewable twice which yields a maximum potential total duration of 72 months as indicated in procurement metadata.

Documents Published

The portal lists procurement documents related to Step I (request to participate). Documents published on 2026-07-07 include: Invitation to submit request to participate - Step I (PDF); Tender Specifications Part I - Step I (PDF); Draft Framework Contract - Step I (PDF); Request to participate form - Step I (DOC); Declaration on honour - Step I (DOCX). These files are integral to preparing and submitting the request to participate and include the draft contract and technical/specification details.

Answering Structured Questions

Eligible Applicant Types

Eligible applicants:Security companies and service providers capable of providing security services in Lebanon. The procurement is not marked as SME-suitable (smeSuitableIndicator: false), therefore both large enterprises and SMEs may apply, but SMEs are not specifically targeted. Other eligible applicant types that typically participate in such tenders include private commercial security firms, consortia of security companies, national branches of international security providers, and joint ventures. Public entities or NGOs could only participate if allowed under the procurement rules and if they meet the technical, legal and financial selection criteria specified in the procurement documents.

Funding Type

Primary financial mechanism:Public procurement leading to a framework contract. This is a tender for services resulting in a framework agreement and subsequent call-offs; the mechanism is a contract (procurement) rather than a grant, loan, equity, or subsidy.

Consortium Requirement

Consortium or single applicant:The procurement allows for requests to participate and typically permits single economic operators or consortia (including subcontracting arrangements) where the procurement documents or selection criteria permit it. The tendering terms reference selection criteria and forms; applicants should consult the Invitation to submit a request to participate and the Request to participate form to confirm rules on consortiums, lead partner responsibilities and required evidence.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility)

Geographic eligibility:The procurement is issued by the European External Action Service and targets provision of services in Lebanon. Eligible tenderers are those legally able to perform the contract in Lebanon; typically this includes companies established in the EU and in third countries where procurement rules allow participation, national companies established in Lebanon, and possibly international firms operating in Lebanon. The procurement documents should be consulted for precise rules on participating economic operators from EU member states, EEA, and third countries.

Target Sector

Target sector:Security services. This includes close protection, static guarding, access control, alarm response, security management and related protective services for diplomatic premises and staff. Main CPV 79710000 corresponds to security services.

Mentioned Countries

Explicitly mentioned country:Lebanon. The contracting authority is the European External Action Service (EEAS) representing the Delegation of the European Union to Lebanon and the ECHO office.

Project Stage / Expected Maturity

Expected maturity:Operational delivery. This is a service delivery contract for operational security services on an ongoing basis (implementation and long-term provision). It is not a research or development call; the selected contractor will provide mature, operational services.

Funding Amount

Estimated contract value:€12,010,000 (total estimated overall contract amount as published). The value covers the framework contract across the indicated period and possible renewals; exact annual or lot-level split must be derived from tender specifications and call-offs.

Application Type and Submission Method

Application type:Open call for tenders published via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. Submission method: Electronic submission is required via the Funding and Tenders Portal (ESUBMISSION). Applicants must use the published Request to participate form and e-forms/tools referenced in the portal to submit Step I documents.

Nature of Support

Nature of support:Contractual payment for services. Beneficiaries receive monetary compensation under the terms of the framework contract for service delivery. Non-monetary elements include the contractual framework, specification documents and operational coordination with the Delegation.

Application Stages

Number of stages:The procurement is run in stages. The portal content refers to Step I (Request to participate). Typically for such EEAS framework service tenders there is a two-stage process: Step I selection (request to participate / selection of candidates) and Step II invitation to submit a tender (for shortlisted candidates). The metadata indicates 'Two Stage Deadline Date' and published documents for Step I, therefore expect at least two stages.

Success Rates

Success rates:Not published in the tender. Typical competitive procurement for a single-award framework of this nature can result in a small number of successful candidates for the framework (often multiple operators may be awarded a place on a framework or a single supplier for a lot). Exact success probability depends on number of applicants, compliance with selection criteria, and evaluation results. Tenderers should prepare to meet stringent selection and award criteria to be competitive.

Co-funding Requirement

Co-funding:No applicant co-funding is requested because this is a procurement resulting in paid services. There is no co-financing or contribution required from tenderers; costs are covered under the contractual unit prices and payments defined in the framework contract. Applicants must demonstrate financial capacity and may need to finance mobilisation and service delivery until payments are made under contract terms.

Selection, Qualification and Award Criteria

Selection and qualification:Tendering terms reference specific tenderer requirements and selection criteria documented in the Invitation to submit request to participate and the Request to participate form. Applicants will need to provide evidence of legal status, financial capacity, professional and technical capacity, relevant experience in security services (especially for diplomatic or international organisations), staffing and certifications, insurance, and compliance with local regulations in Lebanon.

Awarding criteria:The tender metadata shows two main award criteria groups: Quality (60 weighting) and Price (40 weighting). The procurement notice instructs applicants to consult the procurement documents for details on sub-criteria and scoring. Quality criteria will typically cover methodology, staffing, security management, contingency planning, training, equipment, past performance and operational approach; price will assess total cost and unit rates in relation to service requirements.

Procurement Lot and Contract Model

Lots:One lot is published (LOT-0001) covering the Delegation of the EU and ECHO office in Lebanon. Contract type: Framework agreement with subsequent call-offs. Draft framework contract is provided among the Step I documents. The framework is initially for 48 months and renewable twice as per the draft contract.

Application Templates and Form Structure

Templates provided in the procurement documents include:Request to participate form (Step I) in DOC format; Declaration on honour (Step I) in DOCX format; Tender specifications Part I (Step I) in PDF; Draft framework contract (Step I) in PDF; Invitation to submit request to participate (PDF). Applicants must use the Request to participate form and Declaration on honour exactly as provided and attach required supporting documents. The Request to participate form will contain sections for administrative data, economic operator identification, evidence of eligibility, selection criteria responses (financial capacity, turnover, professional and technical ability), references for relevant contracts, and confirmation of compliance with exclusion and selection grounds.

1. 1Complete the Invitation to submit request to participate and the Request to participate form (Step I) using the exact templates provided.
2. 2Provide Declaration on honour duly signed, and all required administrative and legal documentation (company registration, VAT/TIN, power of attorney for signatory, etc.).
3. 3Demonstrate selection criteria: financial statements, turnover evidence, insurance capacity, professional/technical capacity, staff CVs, security licences where applicable, and references for previous security contracts.
4. 4Ensure compliance with local Lebanese regulations for security service providers and any requirements specified in the tender specifications.
5. 5Prepare to be shortlisted for Step II; if shortlisted, be ready to submit full technical and financial tenders per the specifications and the draft framework contract.

Practical Recommendations for Applicants

Read the Invitation to submit request to participate, Tender Specifications Part I and the Draft Framework Contract in full. Pay special attention to selection criteria, exclusion grounds, required evidence, insurance and liability clauses, minimum staffing and training requirements, equipment specifications, and contract performance/security bonding clauses. Use the provided Request to participate form and Declaration on honour templates; incomplete or non-compliant Step I submissions risk exclusion. Prepare validated references of similar contracts including diplomatic or international organisation security assignments. Ensure local legal compliance in Lebanon (licences, permits, labour rules) and plan for mobilisation costs and cashflow until contract payments are received.

Summary Explanation

This is a public procurement opportunity issued by the European External Action Service to secure a framework contract for security services in Lebanon covering the Delegation of the European Union and the ECHO office. The tender is focused on operational security service delivery and invites qualified security providers to submit a request to participate (Step I). The estimated total contract value is €12.01 million, the initial contract length is 48 months with the possibility of two renewals, and award will be based on quality (60) and price (40). Electronic submission via the Funding & Tenders Portal is required, and the procurement documents published on 2026-07-07 must be used. Applicants should be legally and operationally able to deliver security services in Lebanon and must follow the Step I templates and selection requirements to be shortlisted for invitation to tender.

For the official procurement notice and to download all procurement documents use the EU Funding & Tenders Portal opportunity page: Tender details.

Note:The procurement documents include further precise contractual, technical, legal and administrative obligations that govern eligibility, the two-stage submission process and the evaluation and award methodology; these documents are authoritative and must be followed precisely.

Document change and update window:several Step I documents list a consider-changed-until date of 2026-07-21; consult the procurement page for any updates or corrigenda prior to submission ¹.

Footnotes

1. 1Procurement documents published on the Funding & Tenders Portal on 2026-07-07 include consider-changed-until dates up to 2026-07-21 for document updates and list the exact filenames for the Request to participate form, Draft framework contract, Tender Specifications Part I, Invitation to submit request to participate and Declaration on honour. See the portal for the current document set.

Tender Overview and Scope

The European External Action Service (EEAS) has launched a competitive procedure with negotiation for the provision of integrated security services to the Delegation of the European Union to Lebanon and the ECHO office, with an estimated total contract value of €12,010,000 ¹. The primary objective is to ensure the security of persons and properties for which the Delegation is responsible, including the Head of Delegation, staff, official residences, and expatriate accommodation units ².

Core Service Components:The contract requires two main operational components: a security guard force for premises protection and a close protection team for the personal security of staff, their families, and visiting officials from headquarters ².

Contract Duration and Value

The framework contract is concluded for an initial period of 48 months and is renewable two times, resulting in a maximum planned period of 72 months ³. Implementation will occur via specific contracts and/or order forms based on operational needs ².

Who Should Apply and Eligibility

Eligible applicants are organizations capable of delivering professional security services in Lebanon, specifically those with the capacity to operate security guard forces and close protection teams in a high-risk environment ⁴. The tender is not suitable for SMEs, indicating a requirement for large-scale, established security firms with significant operational resources ³.

Key Eligibility Requirements:Applicants must demonstrate the ability to protect staff, families, visitors, premises, and goods, and must be prepared to submit a request to participate in Step I of the two-stage procedure ².

1. 1Submit a Request to Participate (Step I) by the deadline
2. 2Demonstrate capacity for close protection and guard force operations
3. 3Comply with security clearance and operational standards in Lebanon

Submission Deadlines and Procedure

This is a two-stage procedure where interested companies must first submit a Request to Participate (Step I) by 15:00:59 on August 31, 2026 (Asia/Beirut time) ³. The deadline for the initial request to participate is 2026-08-31, and the procedure identifier is EEAS/DELLBNB/2026/CPN/0054 ⁴.

Award Criteria Weighting:The contract award will be based on Quality (60%) and Price (40%), meaning technical capability and security expertise are weighted higher than the lowest bid ³.

How to Access Documents

All procurement documents, including the Invitation to submit a request to participate, Tender Specifications, Draft FWC, and Request to Participate form, are available via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal ⁵. Applicants must download and complete the '4. Request to participate form- Step I_V1.doc' and '5. Declaration on honour- Step I_V1.docx' for their submission ⁵.

Footnotes

1. 1Official Tender Details: EU Funding Portal
2. 2Service Scope Details: Mercell Tender Summary
3. 3Contract Duration and Terms: EU Procurement Data (Lots)
4. 4Budget and Eligibility: Development Aid Tender View
5. 5Document List: EU Procurement Documents