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British Council Taiwan IT Equipment Procurement

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Sep 2025 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is conducting an open procurement process titled "British Council Taiwan IT Equipment Procurement" to acquire computer equipment and supplies for its offices in Taiwan. This tender, tagged under the public authority sub-central government category, is located in Taiwan and involves the main procurement category of goods. The tender period concludes on 26th September 2025, with an enquiry period ending on 12th September 2025. Interested suppliers are encouraged to submit their tenders electronically via the designated submission portal. The procurement is conducted under an open competition below the threshold, ensuring a broad and transparent selection process.

This procurement opportunity is particularly suitable for businesses specialising in IT equipment and services looking to expand their reach internationally, especially in the Taiwan region. Companies offering high-quality computer equipment and supplies that can deliver under the DDP trade terms will be well-positioned to meet the required standards for this contract valued at approximately £70,000. The evaluation criteria weight is given to non-commercial aspects, including quality (60%), making it an ideal opportunity for businesses with a strong emphasis on product excellence and customer service. The contract is set to commence on 1st November 2025 and conclude on 31st October 2027, providing a comprehensive timeline for fulfilling the contract requirements.

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Notice Title

British Council Taiwan IT Equipment Procurement

Notice Description

OfficeITequipmentandservicedeliveredinBritishCouncilTaiwanOfficesunderDDPtradeterm

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0594b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054173-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,667 Under £100K
Lots Value
£66,667 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 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
Forest Deng
Contact Email
forest.deng@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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