Tender

YM38TVET122025 - Networking for Centre of Excellence - TVET

BRITISH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

30 Jan 2026 at 11:02

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

22 Dec 2025 at 07:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council was seeking to implement a procurement process titled "YM38TVET122025 - Networking for Centre of Excellence - TVET", intended to establish Centres of Excellence in Peshawar and six satellite institutes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. This initiative was a component of the TVET Sector Support Programme co-implemented by the European Union. The project aimed to equip these centres with digital and high-tech equipment, including network infrastructure and interactive classroom systems. Although the tender commenced with an active status, it was ultimately cancelled by the British Council on 30th January 2026, as reflected in their authority to terminate under the given tender terms. The procurement process was initially marked as open and competitive, with an anticipated contract period starting from 15th January 2026, lasting for three years with possible extensions.

This tender could have provided significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in network infrastructure and educational technology solutions. It called for experienced and reputable suppliers capable of equipping educational institutions with advanced digital tools. Companies in the IT and educational tech sectors would have found this tender particularly appealing due to its focus on high-tech equipment and network systems. Although currently closed, businesses should look for similar opportunities within public sector initiatives that aim to enhance educational facilities both in domestic and international locations like Pakistan. Engaging in such projects not only allows businesses to showcase their capabilities but also to establish a presence in international markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

YM38TVET122025 - Networking for Centre of Excellence - TVET

Notice Description

British Council is co-implementing TVET Sector Support Program (Phase-IV) funded by European Union. Under component-IV of the project, British Council is establishing Centers of Excellence in Peshawar and six spoke / satellite institutes) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwan. To equip these centers and their labs, sealed Request for Proposal (RFP) are invited from eligible, experienced, and reputable firms for provision, supply and installation of digital and high-tech equipment. This includes network infrastructure, interactive classroom systems (screens, sound system, cameras).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 36 months with an option for an extension for up to an additional 6 months based on performance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008355-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Cancelled

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Moiz Khalid
Contact Email
moiz.khalid@britishcouncil.org.pk
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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