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Partner Testing Point Agreement

BRITISH COUNCIL

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20 Jul 2026 at 01:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the British Council, a sub-central government public authority based in London, involves the "Partner Testing Point Agreement" situated in Bangkok. This tender is under the services industry category, specifically focusing on building rental or sale services. The procurement method employed is a limited competition approach, defined as below threshold. The contract is presently active, following its awarding to Westminster International Co., Ltd on 9th March 2026, with the contract having commenced on 1st April 2026 and slated to continue until 31st March 2028. This process is in the award stage, having moved from completion in the tender stage, with the key procurement document having been published on 20th July 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in services related to building rental or sales. Companies with capabilities in testing infrastructure management or service provision in international locations, such as Bangkok, would find this procurement particularly suitable. The limited competition method suggests a selective process, potentially favouring businesses with existing relationships or capacities in the specified services sector. Large-scale suppliers, like Westminster International Co., Ltd, which has been awarded the contract, may particularly benefit, but smaller niche service providers with local expertise could also leverage this opportunity for business growth and fulfilling similar service agreements in international contexts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Partner Testing Point Agreement

Notice Description

Partner Testing Point Agreement in Bangkok

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068031-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

70310000 - Building rental or sale services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£89,720 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WESTMINSTER INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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