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title: "Provision of Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy in Montevideo"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0314d6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
published: "2022-06-15"
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# Provision of Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy in Montevideo

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0314d6

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016357-2022 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £973,173 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SECURITAS URUGUAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2022 at 00:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016357-2022
- 8 Feb 2022 at 22:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003643-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/

## Provenance

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