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

The contract requires 24/7 static guarding at the HMA’s Residence, involving two 12-hour shifts for security personnel, and daytime static guarding at the British Embassy offices. Key tasks include manning the control room, conducting security checks for all visitors and contractors, and performing frequent internal and perimeter area searches. The service pattern covers both continuous 24/7 coverage and standard office-hour security requirements.

Awarded value
£916k
As published
Published
6 January 2026
Awarded
25 May 2026
Catexis SRL
Contract length
36 months
Ends 31 July 2029

What the contract covers

Service contract

Provision of professional static security guarding services for diplomatic premises, including control room operations, visitor screening, and perimeter security patrols.

  • 24/7 static guarding at HMA’s Residence compound including day-to-day guarding manning the control room, security checks of all visitors and contractors entering the Residence and compound, and frequent daily internal and perimetral area searches
  • Static security guarding at the British Embassy Offices

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Service contract
Procedure
Open procedure
Initial term
36 months
Extensions
12 months + 12 months
Longest it can run
60 months
Contract dates
1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Category
Services
CPV codes
79710000

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/342210/cpg-13364-2026-security-guarding-services-for-the-british-embassy-in-buenos-aire
Buyer reference
ITT_7475
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060080
Last checked
5 November 2026

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. CPG/13364/2026 - Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Contract award, 6 January 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/342210/cpg-13364-2026-security-guarding-services-for-the-british-embassy-in-buenos-aire (accessed 5 November 2026).