CC68EXAMS52026 - IT Equipment for Exams

contractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06b3fbProcurement Act 2023SME suitableactive

Estimated value

£55.4m

goods

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

12 Jun 2026

Deadline 07 Jul 2026

Description

The British Council would like to request a quotation for equipment which is required for the delivery of exams.

Scope

Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-06b3fb
Total value
£55,350,000 excluding VAT
£67,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 Aug 2026 to 01 Aug 2028
Possible extension to 01 Aug 2029

It will be based on performance.

Main category
goods
CPV classifications
30000000
Contract locations
PK, Pakistan
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Social Value Explain how your company supports local communities, employment, or diversity initiatives. Describe your organization’s approach to sustainability in the supply of IT equipment (e.g., energy-efficient products, reduced packaging, recycling programs).quality10.00%
After-Sales Support / ServiceDescribe your technical support model (helpdesk hours, response times, escalation procedures). Provide details of on-site vs remote support capabilities. State your service level agreements (SLAs) for issue resolution. Confirm availability of spare parts and replacement timelines.quality20.00%
Delivery and TimelineExplain how you will handle urgent or ad-hoc orders. Outline any risks to delivery timelines and your mitigation strategies.quality20.00%
CommercialPlease complete Annex 4 (Pricing Approach)price50.00%

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
14 Jun 2026, 6:30 pm
Submission deadline
07 Jul 2026, 6:30 pm
Submission address
Supplier Self Registration (British Council MyProcurement): https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration View Public Tender (British Council MyProcurement): https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2sup/#/staticPreviewPage?eventUuid=8441fa26-5867-4184-923a-9627d8e5327d
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Open procedure