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

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060080

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of Security Guarding Services at the British Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This procurement, under the tender ID CPG/13364/2026, was conducted using an open procedure, ensuring transparency and wide accessibility for potential suppliers. The procurement stage moved from planning, beginning with the initiation of tender on 6th January 2026, to award, concluding with the contract signing expected by 25th June 2026. Key dates included submission deadlines on 9th February 2026 and an award date by 16th March 2026. The security services, falling under the 'defenceSecurity' special regime, will be provided by Catexis SRL, a supplier from Buenos Aires, with a contract covering the period from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029, with options for extensions up to 2031. The contract holds a gross value of £915,513.25 for its initial term.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in security services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a robust presence and experience in international security guarding services. The open procurement method was favourable for SMEs, evidenced by two SME bids reaching the final stage of the process. Opportunities also exist for businesses looking to expand their operations to Argentina, as this contract creates a stable framework for service delivery over an extended period, with the possibility of performance-based extensions, ensuring long-term growth and association with a central government authority. Companies specialising in static security guarding, with the capability to meet complex security requirements, are well-suited for such high-value opportunities that promise operational continuity and growth potential.

## Notice

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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two possible extensions of 12 months each.

### Planning Information

Post conducted Preliminary Market Engagement both online and through informal conversations with other Embassies in the region to identify capable suppliers. As part of this early engagement four suppliers were contacted directly, of which three expressed positive 
interest in participating in the upcoming tender. 
The following is a list is of known suppliers, the incumbent supplier was included in the initial market engagement, and it is estimated that three of these suppliers will bid for the contract. 
One of the four suppliers contacted indicated they were not interested in tendering, citing limited operational capacity to bid at this stage. 
Calls were made on 30 June 2025 with positive responses from contacts. A follow up email shall be made to formalize request for information for possible suppliers. 
The three pre-identified suppliers on the shortlist reputable providers demonstrated robust experience in static guarding services for guarding for international clients which with a stablished local presence, and proven compliance with industry standards and certifications. 
These providers have operational reliability, professionalism, and the 
capability to meet the security requirements of the Embassy. 
The first approach to suppliers was a market check, mainly to understand their capacity and level of interest. We ensure that possible suppliers have equal visibility and the chance to express interest through the pre-market engagement. Also, this stage gave us an initial view of the market, while the notice will provide a fair and compliant way to confirm participation before launching the tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048344-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | 24 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2030-04-30 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,641,824 |
| Lots value | £1,641,824 |
| Awards value | £915,513 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | CATEXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 25 May 2026 at 16:55 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048344-2026
- 12 Jan 2026 at 15:59 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002384-2026
- 12 Jan 2026 at 14:53 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002328-2026
- 6 Jan 2026 at 22:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000864-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048344-2026
  25th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002384-2026
  12th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002328-2026
  12th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000864-2026
  6th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.htm
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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