Award

Provision of Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy in Montevideo

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jun 2022 at 00:43

Tender

08 Feb 2022 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is conducting a procurement process for "Provision of Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy in Montevideo," classified under security services. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the process initiated through an open tender. The awarded contract, valued at £973,173, was signed on 1st April 2022, and the services are to be provided at the British Embassy and the Official Residence in Montevideo, Uruguay.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the security sector, particularly those specialising in comprehensive security solutions, including alarm system monitoring and physical guarding services. Companies equipped to supply advanced technology for surveillance, as well as those able to meet high performance and quality standards in security service delivery, will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract and expand their operations in the region.

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Notice Title

Provision of Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy in Montevideo

Notice Description

The Authority requires provision of security guarding services for the British Embassy in Montevideo.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Minimum Service Requirements - Montevideo 1. Alarm Systems & CCTV: The bidder company must be able to maintain/provide CCTV systems, panic alarm system(s) for Embassy building, Ambassador, Deputy Ambassador and First Secretary residences', which include panic buttons, central panel, automatic alarm messaging/call system, monitoring and immediate response patrol deployment to site where alarm has been actioned. 2. Be able to maintain the fire alarm system installed at the Embassy and Residence buildings (Gent - UK) and any other security equipment installed. 3. Embassy Static Guarding From February to December: * 1 Security guard for the Embassy compound * Monday to Thursdays: 0700hr - 1900hr (2 shifts of 6 hours each, 1 guard from 7 am to 1 pm and 1 guard from 1 pm to 7 pm) * Fridays: 0730hr - 1530hr (1 shift of 8 hours) In January: * 1 Security guard from 7.30 am to 3.30 pm (1 shift of 8 hours) 4. Principal tasks to perform at the Embassy * Patrolling internal the compound area (during guards working hours) * Register entrances and exits of all staff and visitors * Security checks of visitors entering the Embassy * Reception of packages, run scanning device provided by Post over correspondence * Hand over consular guidance documents when needed * Daily internal and external search area is to be performed to ensure the area is clear and there are no suspicious items, this is to be carried out prior entering of guests into the public areas. Hand metal detector (Garret) is to be used to scan visitors. Once you are completely happy they may proceed * Perform random security checks on staff cars and document them accordingly * Monitor CCTV equipment * Keep the entrance and gatehouse tidy and free of any rubbish * Investigate any large pieces of litter and remove any litter while on patrol 5. Official Residence HMA, static Guarding : 24/7 Security guards for the Residence * 2 security guards: from 0700hr to 1500hr * 2 security guards: from 1500hr to 2300hr * 2 security guards: from 2300hr to 0700hr 6. Principal tasks to perform at the Official Residence * At Front Gate: o Control and register the entry and exit of all people, ensuring Identity Checks o Ensure all people (guests, embassy staff and suppliers) are recorded in the visitor's book o Security checks of visitors entering the Residence o Perform random security checks on staff and visitors cars and security checks on all other vehicles and document them accordingly o Conduct checks of suppliers Bags/Briefcases o Monitor CCTV equipment o Inform Residence staff or Residence Manager of visitors to the Residence o Internal rounds checks every hour o Constant radio communication between the main entrance to the compound, Embassy and official cars o Keep the entrance and gatehouse tidy and free of any rubbish o Investigate any large pieces of litter and remove any litter while on patrol o Carry out any additional tasks, such as events coverage, as instructed by the Security supervisor, PSO or ROSM

Renewal: This contract has the option of two (2) additional extension terms of twelve (12) months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0314d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016357-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£973,173 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ame.procurement2@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 02070080932

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SECURITAS URUGUAY

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