Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
British Council
British High Commission, DiplomaticEnclave, Ramna-5, Islamabad, Pakistan
Islamabad
moiz.khalid@britishcouncil.org
Country
Pakistan
NUTS code
PK - Pakistan
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/3222
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Public charity
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Domestic and International Courier Services
Reference number
BC/03222
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 64100000 - Post and courier services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The objective is to create a framework of supplier(s) for British Council who can provide domestic and international courier services most effectively to ensure value for money. The tendering process is to create a framework of supplier(s) for our services. • Domestic Courier Services• International Courier Services • Domestic and International Courier Services How the framework Contract is expected to be structured:The Framework Contract is a 3-Lot framework with Lot 1 and 2 is for the domestic and international courier services separately and Lot 3 is a cluster of domestic and international courier services. Further information around what general service requirements under this framework can be found in section 7 of this document. For clarity each of the Lots are as below:Lot Number Lot NameLot 1 Domestic Courier Services Lot 2 International Courier Services Lot 3 Domestic and International Courier Services The service provid
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 64100000 - Post and courier services
- 64120000 - Courier services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- PK - Pakistan
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The objective is to create a framework of supplier(s) for British Council who can provide domestic and international courier services most effectively to ensure value for money. The tendering process is to create a framework of supplier(s) for our services. • Domestic Courier Services• International Courier Services • Domestic and International Courier Services How the framework Contract is expected to be structured:The Framework Contract is a 3-Lot framework with Lot 1 and 2 is for the domestic and international courier services separately and Lot 3 is a cluster of domestic and international courier services. Further information around what general service requirements under this framework can be found in section 7 of this document. For clarity each of the Lots are as below:Lot Number Lot NameLot 1 Domestic Courier Services Lot 2 International Courier Services Lot 3 Domestic and International Courier Services The service provider must mention the Lot number and name for which the proposals are submitted. • Domestic Courier Services • International Courier Services • Domestic and International Courier ServicesThe Contract awarded will be for a duration of 36 months with an option for an extension for up to an additional 12 months.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Contract awarded will be for a duration of 36 months with an option for an extension for up to an additional 12 months.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Available in tender documents
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
14 December 2023
Local time
11:59pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
15 December 2023
Local time
11:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
If you are interested in expressing an interest and/or bidding for this project, please go to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil (https://intendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil). You may then have to register your company before you can express an interest for this project and get access the documents
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
British High Commission
British Council, British High Commission ,Diplomatic Enclave Ramna5
Islamabad
44000
Country
Pakistan