Tender Details

Provision of Security Services

Tender Number: 143/2026/BTB (TP-1290-2025)

PA Ref Number: TP-1290-2025

Tender Description

Provision of professional and well-trained security personnel services to effectively support and fulfill the operational, safety, and access control requirements of Bapco Upstream, Bapco Refining, and Bapco Gas across all their operational sites, facilities, and critical infrastructure, ensuring the protection of assets, personnel, and uninterrupted business continuity. Bidder must meet mandatory requirements including Health and Safety Qualifications, Technical Qualifications, and Financial Capability.

Issued by
BAPCO UPSTREAM W.L.L
Internal/External
External
Invitation Method
Public (LOCAL GCC)
Initial Bond
BD 5000
Bid Validity / Initial Bond Validity Period (Days)
180 days
Tender Fees
BD 100
Contract Duration
5 Year
Is Alternate Bid Allowed
No
Publish Date
Monday, 16 March 2026
Purchase Before
Saturday, 21 March 2026
Closing Date
Wednesday, 08 April 2026
Opening Date
Thursday, 09 April 2026
Is this tender/auction allocated exclusively for SMEs?
No

Additional Notes

BIDDERS QUALIFICATION AND BID EVALUATION CRITERIA:

Introduction:

- Any bidder classified as “Small” or “Medium” enterprise shall submit a copy of the certificate issued by the Ministry of Industry & Commerce (MOIC) as evidence of such status of the bidding entry.

- Companies interested in tendering for the Provision of Security Services should in the first instance read the Mandatory Criteria below and if they consider they qualify, then continue and complete the tender package. 

The bidders shall submit documentary evidence in support of meeting the criteria along with the bid.

- Company with the highest total combined technical & financial score will be awarded the tender. Partial awarding is not acceptable.


MANDATORY CRITERIA (PASS/FAIL):

1-     Contractor's HSE requirements

a.      Bidder to submit a copy of their Company's HSE Plan including HSE Training Matrix, HSE Policy signed by contractor management. (Pass/Fail)

b.     HSE Representative- Shall have in their full-time employment as part of their overhead structure, a NEBOSH or equivalent qualified Safety Officer with five (5) years of experience- Bidder to submit the resume along with the certificates. (Pass/Fail)

2-     Bidder's Qualifications

a.      Must meet the Scope of Services requirements outlined in Exhibit A (Scope of Services) of the Agreement (Acknowledgment letter to be provided). (Pass/Fail)

b.     Bidder shall provide a valid Permit to Operate from Ministry of Interior. (Pass/Fail)

c.      Bidder shall submit documentary evidence of providing same/similar services in vital industrial facilities. (Pass/Fail)

d.     Bidder shall have at least ten (10) years of work experience. (Pass/Fail)

e.      Provide evidence ongoing training and development provisions. (Pass/Fail)

f.        Client testimonials, consider reference from previous clients with minimum of five (5) clients. (Pass/Fail)

3-     Financial Capability

a.      Last Audited Financial statement (2023/2024) showing minimum cash balance of BHD 50,000 (equivalent to US$ 132,644) or a recent bank balance confirmation letter printed on bank letter head, dully authorized and sealed by the bank officials showing the same minimum cash balance in the bidder’s bank account. (Pass/Fail)


How to Participate?

  • Those who are capable and wish to participate in the above tender have to purchase the Tender Documents online through the Bahrain Tender Board’s portal https://etendering.tenderboard.gov.bh starting from Monday, 16 March 2026
  • Bidders are requested to enclose with their bids the Initial Bond for the amount specified above or at the rate of 1% of the tender value whichever amount is lesser, provided that no initial bonds value shall be less than BD 100/-. (Except for the Two-envelope tenders).
  • For Two-envelope tenders, bidders, are requested to enclose with their bids the Initial Bond for the amount specified above.
  • The initial bond should be in the form of a Certified Cheque, Bank Guarantee, or Insurance Policy.(or as specified in the Tender Documents) valid for the duration specified above.
  • The bids deposit place: (As Mentioned in the Tender Documents)
  • This tender is subject to the provisions of the Tender Law issued by the Legislative Decree No. 36 of 2002, its amendments, and its Implementing Regulations issued by the Decree No. 37 of 2002.
  • In addition, these conditions have to be considered:
    • Enclose copy of a valid Commercial Registration Certificate (CR) in line with the tender's subject.
    • Enclose copy of a valid certificate of compliance with the employment percentages for Bahraini manpower (Bahranization Certificate) issued by the Ministry of Labour.
  • This advertisement is considered supplementary to the tender documents. In case of any discrepancy between the Advertisement and the Tender Document, the Tender Document prevails.
  • Small and Medium Enterprises are eligible to obtain 10% preference in the financial evaluation stage, when submitting the "SMEs Classification Certificate" during bidding for this tender. The certificate is awarded by Ministry of Industry Commerce and Tourism to the SMEs and can be obtained when applying on the SMEs Registration System which can be reached via the following link: https://www.moic.gov.bh/en/eServices/sme
  • Vendors who are not registered in the Tender Board's e-tendering system shall be required to register through the below-mentioned link, and for assistance please contact the Tender Board through email helpdesk@tenderboard.gov.bh or call on Tel No. +97317566617.
  • For Registration

Inquiries

For further inquiries please contact on:

BAPCO UPSTREAM W.L.L