Tender

Egypt Cairo Agouza Office Lift Replacement

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Sep 2025 at 13:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking tenders for the replacement of an existing lift at their office located in Agouza, Cairo. The contracting process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions being accepted until 30th September 2025. Prospective bidders can still make inquiries until 16th September 2025. This project falls under the category of goods, specifically related to elevators, and follows an open procurement method designed for below-threshold, open competition. The total contract value amounts to £60,000, with a potential gross amount of £68,400 GBP. The work is anticipated to commence on 20th October 2025 and conclude by 31st March 2026.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in lift replacement and related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular, should find this project suitable due to the emphasis on open competition and the contract's specified suitability for SMEs. Key characteristics of businesses that would be well-suited to compete include expertise in elevator systems, a track record of successful implementation in similar projects, and the capability to adhere to the specified contract timeline and budget. Interested businesses have the opportunity to expand their portfolio by partnering with a reputable organisation like the British Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Egypt Cairo Agouza Office Lift Replacement

Notice Description

BritishCouncilinEgyptislookingtoreplaceitsexistingelevatorintheofficeinAgouza

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05979d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055419-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42417000 - Elevators and conveyors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sophia El Massnaoui
Contact Email
sophia.elmassnaoui@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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