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CPG/13364/2026 - Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Tender Overview

LOCATION

Inner London - West, United Kingdom

VALUE

£1,641,825

DEADLINE

February 09, 2026 at 23:59

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

79710000

REFERENCE

002384-2026

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Original Tender Description

BRITISH EMBASSY COMPOUND – HMA’S RESIDENCE STATIC SECURITY GUARD Post is required to have 24/7 static guarding. We require: • One (1) Static Security Officer (to cover two shifts for 12 hours from 07:00 am to 19:00 pm and 19:00 pm to 07:00 am. PRINCIPAL TASKS • Day-to-day guarding manning the control room. • Security checks of all visitors and contractors entering the Residence and compound. • Frequent daily internal and perimetral area searches. BRITISH EMBASSY OFFICE STATIC GUARDING We require: • One (1) fully trained Security guard at the British Embassy Offices to work Monday to Thursday 08:00 am hours to 18:00 pm hours and Fridays 8:00 am hours to 14:30 pm hours excluding approved holidays.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed in the provided tender information.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be legally registered and authorized to provide security guarding services in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  • Ensure all security personnel provided are "fully trained".
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Provide 24/7 static security guarding services for the British Embassy Compound – HMA’s Residence.
  • Supply one (1) Static Security Officer for the HMA’s Residence to cover two 12-hour shifts (07:00 am to 19:00 pm and 19:00 pm to 07:00 am).
  • Ensure the Static Security Officer at HMA’s Residence is capable of day-to-day guarding and manning the control room.
  • Ensure the Static Security Officer at HMA’s Residence performs security checks of all visitors and contractors entering the Residence and compound.
  • Ensure the Static Security Officer at HMA’s Residence conducts frequent daily internal and perimetral area searches.
  • Provide static security guarding services for the British Embassy Offices.
  • Supply one (1) fully trained Security guard for the British Embassy Offices.
  • Ensure the Security guard at the British Embassy Offices works Monday to Thursday 08:00 am to 18:00 pm and Fridays 8:00 am to 14:30 pm, excluding approved holidays.
  • Deliver services in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  • Provide services for a contract duration of 36 months.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific financial thresholds (e.g., minimum annual turnover, specific insurance levels) are explicitly stated in the provided tender information.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit the bid by the deadline of 2026-02-09 23:59:00.

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PDF002384-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
This notice details the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's requirement for static security guarding services at the British Embassy and HMA's Residence in Buenos Aires, Argentina, including specific staffing levels and working hours, with an estimated value of £1.64M over a potential 5-year contract.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender provides clear service descriptions but exhibits significant gaps in evaluation criteria, financial requirements, and e-submission capabilities, impacting overall quality and fairness.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The procedure type and CPV code are correctly assigned. However, the explicit absence of mandatory exclusion grounds and specific financial requirements, coupled with the unusual 'Required: No' for the main document, indicates potential legal compliance gaps for a tender of this value.

Missing mandatory exclusion grounds
Missing specific financial requirements
Clarity80/100

The service description and technical requirements are very clear and detailed. However, the complete absence of specified evaluation criteria significantly detracts from the overall clarity of how bids will be assessed.

No evaluation criteria specified
Completeness70/100

Basic information, value, and duration are present. Nevertheless, the lack of comprehensive tender documents (only one PDF, marked 'not required'), missing mandatory exclusion grounds, missing financial requirements, and missing evaluation criteria represent significant gaps in completeness.

Lack of comprehensive tender documents
Missing mandatory exclusion grounds
Fairness85/100

The technical requirements do not appear tailored to a specific company. However, the absence of evaluation criteria and the lack of e-submission significantly impact the transparency and equal access for bidders.

No evaluation criteria specified
No electronic submission option
Practicality65/100

The absence of electronic submission is a notable practical drawback in modern procurement. While contract start date and duration are clear, the lack of e-submission makes the process less streamlined.

No electronic submission option
Data Consistency90/100

Data is generally consistent, but there is a notable inconsistency between the stated 'Contract Duration: 36 months' and the document summary mentioning a 'potential 5-year contract'. The 'Liable Person' field is also empty.

Inconsistency in contract duration (36 months vs. 5 years)
Missing 'Liable Person' information
Sustainability50/100

The tender does not include any explicit green, social, or innovation criteria. As a standard security service, it lacks any specific focus on sustainability aspects.

No green procurement criteria
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear and detailed service description and technical requirements
Open procedure with disclosed estimated value
Specific contract duration and start date provided
Relevant CPV code assigned

Concerns

Absence of explicit evaluation criteria
Lack of comprehensive tender documentation (only one PDF, marked 'not required')
Missing mandatory exclusion grounds and specific financial requirements
No electronic submission option
Inconsistency regarding contract duration (36 months vs. potential 5 years)

Recommendations

1. Publish comprehensive tender documents including full ITT, contract terms, and all required forms.
2. Clearly define and publish objective evaluation criteria.
3. Specify mandatory exclusion grounds and financial eligibility requirements.

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