Tender

Supply of internet service, wired telephony, security system and PBX

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Nov 2025 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is currently in the tender stage of a public procurement process for the supply of internet services, wired telephony, a security system, and a PBX in Uzbekistan. The tender, referenced with ID 'WE 940 and WE 942', falls under the services category and is valued at £48,160, with a focus on CPV codes 72400000 and 79710000 for Internet and Security services respectively. Key dates for this procurement include an enquiry period ending on 19th November 2025, and a tender submission deadline on 8th December 2025. The procurement method being utilised is an open competition according to below-threshold guidelines. The contracting process is thus designed to engage service providers who can meet associated quality and cost criteria, with an emphasis on delivering services to regions in Uzbekistan.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications and security sectors, particularly those capable of deploying infrastructure or providing comprehensive support services in Uzbekistan. Companies specialising in internet services, telecommunications, and innovative security solutions are well-positioned to benefit from this contract, particularly with the prospect of contract extensions based on mutual agreement. The opportunity to become a key service provider for the British Council could not only increase business credibility but also pave the way for further collaborations and growth in the region.

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Notice Title

Supply of internet service, wired telephony, security system and PBX

Notice Description

Supply of internet service, wired telephony, security system and PBX in Uzbekistan

Lot Information

Internet Service and wired telephony provider

IInternet Service and wired telephony provider for the British Council office

Renewal: extension upon mutual agreement

Security system and PBX (internal telephony station)

Security system and PBX (internal telephony station) for the British Council office

Renewal: Extension upon mutual agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dfb6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073228-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£43,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 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
Magdalena Piekarzewska
Contact Email
magdalena.piekarzewska@britishcouncil.pl
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TASHKENT
Postcode
100 084
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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