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AM_1204 Suministro de Partes, Consumibles y mantenimiento de equipos informaticos

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has initiated an open tender process for "AM_1204 Suministro de Partes, Consumibles y mantenimiento de equipos informáticos" to support their operations in Colombia. The procurement process, classified under IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, is in the tender stage. The tender period is scheduled to close on 27th April 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 16th April 2026. The contract value is approximately £116,760 GBP, and the delivery location is Colombia. This is an open, below-threshold competition and submissions are to be done electronically via the provided submission portal.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT solutions and support services, particularly those with capabilities in supplying parts and consumables and maintaining IT equipment. Companies with strong technical specifications, commercial capacity, and competitive pricing will be ideally positioned to compete, as the award criteria include 60% technical specifications, 30% commercial capacity and experience, and 40% price. The contract commences on 19th May 2026, with a potential renewal for an additional year, offering a robust business opportunity for IT service providers looking to expand their presence in the Colombian market.

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Notice Title

AM_1204 Suministro de Partes, Consumibles y mantenimiento de equipos informaticos

Notice Description

Suministro de Partes, Consumibles y mantenimiento de equipos informaticos para la operacion en Colombia

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06794d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029742-2026
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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£116,760 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£116,760 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 18 May 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

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