Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office
King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH
Telephone
+44 02070080932
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI - London
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy in Montevideo
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79710000 - Security services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Authority requires provision of security guarding services for the British Embassy in Montevideo.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £973,173 / Highest offer: £1,133,392 taken into consideration
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UY - Uruguay
Main site or place of performance
British Embassy and HMA's Residence in Montevideo, Uruguay
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Qualification / Weighting: 70%
Quality criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 30%
Price - Weighting: Overall score of 87.75
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-003643
Section five. Award of contract
Title
Provision of Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy in Montevideo
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 April 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Securitas Uruguay S.A
Montevideo
Country
Uruguay
NUTS code
- UY - Uruguay
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £973,173
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
British Embassy in Montevideo
Montevideo
Country
Uruguay
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Regional Procurement Hub
Mexico City
Country
Mexico