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Published 18 Aug 2026, 10:21 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Supply and installation of a new baggage scanner

Official notice

Authority: British Council (Local council)

GoodsOpen procedureAbove threshold
Sectors: Medical Devices & Pharma (33) Delivery listed: Kenya (KE)
Published estimate£32,000£34,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 21 Sept 2026
Contract term 6 moends 1 Apr 2027 · starts 1 Oct 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement 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.

  • No preliminary market engagement: Suppliers are informed about the Tender

CPV: Ultrasound scanners

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1 6 moPublished value£32,000
Contract period: 1 Oct 2026 – 1 Apr 2027 (6 mo)Value: £32,000 exc. VAT · £34,000 inc. VAT
Delivery listed: Kenya (KE)

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
  • Competitive: Awarding will be bases on competitive price

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
18 Aug 2026, 10:21 BST
Last source update
18 Aug 2026, 10:21 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 1 Oct 2026
Authority reference
RFQ1036254
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-078406
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Ultrasound scanners
Delivery area in notice
Kenya (KE)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e642 Find a Tender
Contract terms summary

30 days

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: TCS TAP eSourcing
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free
Submission deadline
21 Sept 2026, 19:30 BST
Clarification deadline
14 Sept 2026, 19:30 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Supplier Self Registration (British Council MyProcurement): tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/ ↗

View Public Tender (British Council MyProcurement): tap.tcsapps.com/tap2sup/ ↗

Timeline

18 Aug 2026 → 1 Oct 2026 · 5 dates
  1. Tender notice published71 days ago
    18 Aug 2026, 10:21 BST
  2. Clarification questions by43 days ago
    14 Sept 2026, 19:30 BST
  3. Submission deadline36 days ago
    21 Sept 2026, 19:30 BST
  4. Award decision expected by27 days ago
    1 Oct 2026, 00:59 BST
  5. Contract starts27 days ago
    1 Oct 2026

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    18 Aug 2026, 10:21 BST
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

British Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PHTN-1551-GCQH 1 Redman Place, London, London, E20 1JQContact name, email

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender