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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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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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67
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender provides a clear service description but is critically incomplete due to the absence of full tender documents and evaluation criteria, significantly hindering fair competition and bidder preparation.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance100/100

The tender specifies an open procedure, which is generally compliant. However, the lack of detailed mandatory exclusion grounds is a significant omission that could lead to legal challenges or issues during the selection process.

Absence of detailed mandatory exclusion grounds.
Clarity40/100

The service description, including the number of guards, shifts, and principal tasks, is reasonably clear. However, the requirement for personnel to be 'fully trained' lacks specific definitions or certification requirements, which could lead to subjective interpretation.

Vague definition of 'fully trained' personnel.
Completeness83/100

This tender is critically incomplete. The absence of any attached documents, including full tender specifications, contract terms, and submission forms, makes it impossible for bidders to prepare a comprehensive offer. Crucially, the lack of explicit evaluation criteria and detailed financial requirements further compounds this incompleteness.

Absence of full tender documents
Missing evaluation criteria
Fairness60/100

While the operational requirements appear standard, the complete absence of evaluation criteria and full tender documentation severely compromises the fairness and transparency of the procurement process. Without clear criteria, the awarding authority retains excessive discretion, potentially undermining equal treatment of bidders.

Absence of evaluation criteria
Lack of full tender documents
Practicality40/100

The operational requirements for security services are practical. However, the tender's fundamental incompleteness, particularly the lack of full documents and evaluation criteria, makes it highly impractical for potential bidders to formulate a compliant and competitive proposal.

Impractical for bidders to prepare comprehensive offers due to missing full tender documents and evaluation criteria
Data Consistency100/100

The provided snippets of information, such as the description and extracted technical requirements, appear consistent with each other.

Sustainability0/100

The tender does not include any specific green, social, or innovation criteria, indicating a missed opportunity to incorporate broader sustainability objectives into the procurement.

Absence of green, social, or innovation criteria

Strengths

Clear and specific description of the required security guarding services, including shifts and tasks.
Utilizes an open procedure, promoting broader competition.
Estimated value and contract duration are clearly stated.
Requirement for local registration in Buenos Aires is appropriate and practical.

Concerns

Critical absence of full tender documentation (e.g., specifications, contract terms, forms).
Missing explicit evaluation criteria, making bid assessment opaque.
Lack of detailed mandatory exclusion grounds.
Vague definition of 'fully trained' personnel.
Absence of specific financial capacity requirements (e.g., minimum turnover, insurance).

Recommendations

1. Immediately publish all complete tender documentation, including detailed specifications, contract terms, and all necessary submission forms.
2. Clearly define and publish the evaluation criteria and their weighting to ensure transparency and fairness.
3. Specify detailed mandatory exclusion grounds and clarify the requirements for 'fully trained' personnel with measurable standards.

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