Tender

RFP for Mobile Phones HB17BSS112025

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 05:21

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is inviting proposals for the supply of mobile phones to its offices in Pakistan, located in Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi. This procurement, titled "RFP for Mobile Phones HB17BSS112025," falls under the industry category of mobile telephones. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage and employs an open competition method with a below-threshold value, offering a maximum gross amount of £100,000. Interested bidders must be aware of the submission deadline, which is on 4th March 2026. The successful contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2029, permitting a possible renewal for a further year.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply and distribution of mobile telecommunications products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this procurement particularly attractive, as suitability criteria are favourable to SMEs. Companies with a strong focus on quality and cost efficiency are encouraged to compete, as the award criteria are equally weighted between these factors. The strategic location of this tender in Pakistan also offers businesses an opportunity to expand their market presence in a region with dynamic consumer needs for mobile technologies.

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Notice Title

RFP for Mobile Phones HB17BSS112025

Notice Description

Mobile Phones for British Council Pakistan Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06557d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014079-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

32250000 - Mobile telephones

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
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
Mohammad Qasim
Contact Email
mohammad.qasim@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

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