Tender

RR75BSS62025

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Sep 2025 at 08:36

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has initiated a competitive flexible procurement process for an architectural and project management framework in Pakistan, under the title RR75BSS62025. This opportunity is currently in the tender stage, with proposals evaluated as per detailed criteria set out in associated documents. The contract duration is scheduled from 31st October 2025 to 30th October 2027, with potential extensions. The total contract value is estimated at £640,000 GBP. Parties interested must express their interest by 22nd September 2025, with the award expected to be finalised by 15th October 2025. The procurement covers various architectural design services and delves into advisory, building, and outdoor area architectural services.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in architectural design and project management, particularly those with a focus on international projects in South Asia. Engaging in this contract can provide exposure to complex logistics and adaptive design solutions in a different regulatory environment. Businesses adept in navigating public authority procurements or holding expertise in the services industry would find this opportunity suited to their strengths, especially companies with experience in delivering comprehensive construction project management services. The procurement method emphasises competitive flexibility, which allows adaptable and innovative businesses to demonstrate their full range of capabilities effectively.

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Notice Title

RR75BSS62025

Notice Description

anArchitecturalandMechanical,ElectricalandPlumbingdesignservicewiththeoptionforprojectmanagement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0590f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052665-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71210000 - Advisory architectural services

71220000 - Architectural design services

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

71222000 - Architectural services for outdoor areas

71223000 - Architectural services for building extensions

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2025 - 30 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

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