Tender

EU_837 - FRA Printer Services

BRITISH COUNCIL

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27 Oct 2025 at 14:04

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13 Oct 2025 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a prominent public authority, is currently in the active stage of their procurement process for the "EU_837 - FRA Printer Services" project, which falls under the goods category relevant to the "Printers and plotters" industry. This tender invites businesses to supply five printers/multifunction devices on a rental basis along with preventive and corrective maintenance in France. The procurement method is open competition and falls below the threshold value, fostering a competitive bidding environment. Key dates include the tender period ending on 29th October 2025, with the contract starting on 1st January 2026 and running until 1st January 2031. The process allows for electronic submissions through a specified portal.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in printer services and maintenance, particularly those with experience in handling similar equipment on a rental basis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may especially benefit, given the tender's suitability for them and its open competition nature. Participating businesses have the opportunity to expand their market in France under a substantial contract valued at an estimated €80,000. Engaging with the British Council, a reputable public organisation, could potentially lead to further opportunities in related procurement projects.

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Notice Title

EU_837 - FRA Printer Services

Notice Description

British Council France is looking for a supplier that can provide 5 printers/multifunction in a renting basis plus the preventive and corrective maintenance that the devices may require

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ae41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068561-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

30232100 - Printers and plotters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2031 Over 5 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
Maria Matas Sebastia
Contact Email
maria.matassebastia@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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