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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

002328-2026

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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 explicitly stated in the provided tender information.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific eligibility requirements are explicitly stated in the provided tender information, beyond being a company capable of providing security services in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to provide 24/7 static security guarding services for the HMA's Residence.
  • Ability to provide static security guarding services for the British Embassy Offices during specified hours (Monday to Thursday 08:00 am to 18:00 pm and Fridays 8:00 am to 14:30 pm, excluding approved holidays).
  • Ability to provide one (1) Static Security Officer for the HMA's Residence, covering two 12-hour shifts (07:00 am to 19:00 pm and 19:00 pm to 07:00 am).
  • Ability to provide one (1) fully trained Security guard for the British Embassy Offices.
  • Capability to perform day-to-day guarding and manning of the control room at the HMA's Residence.
  • Capability to conduct security checks of all visitors and contractors entering the HMA's Residence and compound.
  • Capability to perform frequent daily internal and perimetral area searches at the HMA's Residence.
  • Personnel must be fully trained security guards.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific financial requirements 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.
  • Propose services for a contract duration of 36 months.

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Summary:
This tender notice from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office seeks bids for 24/7 static security guarding services for the British Embassy and HMA's Residence in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with an estimated value of £1.6M and a submission deadline of 9 February 2026.

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54
Fair

Tender Quality Score

This tender for security services in Buenos Aires provides clear service descriptions but suffers from significant deficiencies in completeness and clarity, notably lacking explicit eligibility, financial, and evaluation criteria, and raising concerns about document access and e-submission.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance65/100

The tender clearly defines the procedure type and CPV code, and no disputes are reported. However, the explicit absence of mandatory exclusion grounds, eligibility, and financial requirements in the provided summary, coupled with the main tender document being marked as 'Required: No', indicates significant gaps in legal disclosure and compliance.

Missing explicit mandatory exclusion grounds
Missing explicit eligibility requirements
Clarity55/100

The description of the required security services, including staffing and tasks, is clear. However, the overall clarity is severely hampered by the explicit absence of evaluation criteria, eligibility requirements, and financial requirements, making it difficult for bidders to understand the full scope and assessment process.

No evaluation criteria specified
Missing explicit eligibility requirements
Completeness45/100

While basic information like title, organization, value, deadlines, and duration are present, the tender is critically incomplete due to the explicit lack of mandatory exclusion grounds, eligibility, financial requirements, and evaluation criteria. The status of the main PDF document as 'Required: No' further compounds this issue, suggesting essential tender documentation might not be fully accessible or defined.

No evaluation criteria specified
Missing explicit eligibility requirements
Fairness45/100

The absence of specified evaluation criteria is a major fairness concern, as bidders cannot objectively prepare proposals. The lack of e-submission capabilities and the ambiguous status of the main tender document ('Required: No') also raise questions about equal access to information and the bidding process.

No evaluation criteria specified
No e-submission supported
Practicality55/100

The tender provides key dates and duration, but the lack of electronic submission support is a significant practical drawback in modern procurement. The absence of a direct document URL in the provided data and the 'Required: No' status for the main document also hinder practical access for potential bidders.

No electronic submission supported
Document URL not explicitly provided in summary
Data Consistency75/100

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical. However, the NUTS code (UKI32) is inconsistent with the service location (Buenos Aires, Argentina). The 'Liable Person' field is empty, and the 'Divided into Parts' characteristic is mentioned without any further detail, creating an expectation that is not met.

NUTS code (UKI32) inconsistent with service location (Argentina)
Liable Person field is empty
Sustainability25/100

The tender does not include any explicit green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. It is also not indicated as EU funded, leading to a low score in this category.

No green procurement aspects
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear description of required security services and tasks
Estimated value and contract duration are clearly specified
Procedure type and CPV code are correctly assigned
Contract start date is provided
No reported disputes or suspensions

Concerns

Critical absence of evaluation criteria
Lack of explicit mandatory exclusion grounds, eligibility, and financial requirements
Main tender document marked as 'Required: No', raising concerns about accessibility and completeness
No electronic submission supported
Inconsistency between NUTS code and service delivery location

Recommendations

1. Publish comprehensive tender documents clearly outlining all mandatory exclusion grounds, eligibility, financial requirements, and detailed evaluation criteria.
2. Ensure all essential tender documents are clearly marked as 'Required' and are easily accessible, preferably via a direct URL.
3. Implement electronic submission capabilities to enhance fairness and practicality for bidders.

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54/ 100 · Fair

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