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20 Jul 2026 at 07:01

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Stratford, London, has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of furniture to its Exams department in Uzbekistan. The procurement, titled "Furniture provider for Exams department in Uzbekistan," falls under the industry category of goods. Following a limited procurement method, considering below-threshold competition, the contract was awarded on 20th July 2026 to Ergo Furniture, based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The contract is scheduled to last from 1st July 2026 to 29th June 2031, with a total gross value of £50,000.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in ready-to-use and custom furniture manufacturing, particularly those capable of operating in international markets such as Uzbekistan. SME businesses, like Ergo Furniture, may find such opportunities beneficial for establishing a foothold in the Central Asian market through partnerships with organisations like the British Council. Firms with a focus on quality goods and reliable delivery schedules could enhance their portfolios by aligning with the rigorous standards set forth in such public contracts.

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Notice Title

Furniture provider for Exams department in Uzbekistan

Notice Description

Exams department in Uzbekistan needs a vendor, which can supply ready to use furniture, as well as custom furniture manufacture service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce60
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068037-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39100000 - Furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,643 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERGO FURNITURE

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