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

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Buyer Address: King Charles Street, London, UKI32, SW1A 2AH, United Kingdom

Contact Email: ame.procurement2@fcdo.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
1641824.89 GBP
Gross: 1641824.89 GBP
Published
12 Jan 2026, 15:59
Deadline
09 Feb 2026, 23:59
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79710000 - Security services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a 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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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002384-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 1,641,824.89

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 1,641,824.89

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-05-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-04-30T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Commercial

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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