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Supply and installation of a new baggage scanner

British Council

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18 Aug 2026 at 10:22

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is buying a new baggage scanner for its premises in Kenya, replacing an existing scanner. The requirement covers supply, installation, commissioning and basic operator training. This is primarily a goods opportunity involving security-screening equipment, with associated installation and user familiarisation services. The scanner is classified under CPV 33112300, ultrasound scanners. Delivery and all related activity will take place in Kenya. Suppliers should be able to provide the equipment as a complete replacement solution and support its installation and commissioning at the British Council’s premises. The buyer is the British Council, a public authority operating at sub-central government level. The requirement is presented as a single procurement covering the scanner and the associated implementation activities rather than separate purchases.

The process has reached tender: the British Council invited offers through an open procedure. Suppliers could submit electronic offers in English. Enquiries were due by 14 September 2026 at 18:30 UTC, and offers were due by 21 September 2026 at 18:30 UTC. The buyer expected to complete the award process by 30 September 2026 at 23:59:59 UTC. The contract is scheduled to run from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. The estimated value is £32,000 excluding taxes, or £34,000 including taxes. There is one lot. The award basis is the most economical, competitive price. The financial terms state payment within 30 days. The tender is above the relevant threshold.

This opportunity suits suppliers of baggage-security scanning equipment that can deliver a complete supply-and-installation package in Kenya. Relevant capability includes sourcing and supplying a new scanner, removing or replacing the existing equipment where required, installing the replacement, commissioning it successfully and providing basic operator training. Suppliers should have the operational capacity to coordinate equipment delivery and on-site installation at British Council premises, and to complete the work within the specified contract period. Experience delivering and commissioning comparable scanners or security-screening systems would place a supplier well to compete, particularly where it can demonstrate reliable technical support and user instruction. The evaluation is based on competitive price, so suppliers able to offer an economical end-to-end solution are likely to be best placed.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and installation of a new baggage scanner

Notice Description

The British Council would like to request a quotation for Supply and installation, commissioning and basic operator training of a new baggage scanner at its premises in Kenya. The existing baggage scanner is to be replaced with a new scanner. The details are provided in RFQ which is provided in attachment including the other files as well for your reference. Please provide quotes based on the requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e643
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078408-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33112300 - Ultrasound scanners

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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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