Armed security surveillance during explosives use at the Bierzo Labour School

Summary

The tender is for armed explosives security services at Fundación Santa Bárbara’s Bierzo Labour School facilities in La Ribera de Folgoso, León. The guard must protect and secure explosives throughout the consumption phase, from delivery receipt or opening of the storage magazines until the explosives are used, returned, stored or surplus is disposed of. The service also covers secure custody of the auxiliary distribution magazine keys, preparation and updating of the installation security plan, maintenance of mandatory explosives records, and reporting on service activities. The contractor must provide the resources needed to perform the service, including a vehicle for the guard. The contract runs for one year and may be extended by up to two further years, for a maximum total term of three years. The estimated volume is 30 service days and 10 supplementary hours per year; payment is made only for services actually performed. The annual budget cap is €9,350 excluding VAT and €11,313.50 including VAT; the estimated total contract value is €33,660 excluding VAT. The daily service price must not exceed €300 and the supplementary hourly rate must not exceed €35, both excluding VAT. A service day covers up to seven hours; additional time is paid and calculated in half-hour increments. Bids are assessed on price (up to 49 points), a control centre available around the clock on weekdays (25 points), a company vehicle bearing the security company’s logos (20 points), and an armoury in León province (6 points). Bidders must have the required security-company registration and personnel qualified to guard explosives; no separate financial or technical capacity evidence is required. The bid and responsible declaration must be submitted electronically as a single file within 10 working days of publication of the contract notice.