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Tender

10 Jul 2026 at 07:40

Summary of the contracting process

Cantium Business Solutions Limited has initiated a procurement process titled "New and Refurbished IT Hardware" aimed at acquiring computer equipment and supplies under the CPV classification 30200000. This tender is in the active stage, having been published on 10th July 2026. The procurement process follows an unspecified method and focuses on goods, with an estimated value of £20,000,000. The tender encompasses delivery locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 17th May 2026, with the contract period spanning from 18th May 2026 to 17th May 2028.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT hardware, from manufacturers to suppliers, to engage with a major buyer. The substantial contract value and the diverse range of delivery locations imply a high-impact project suitable for well-established companies with the capability to supply both new and refurbished hardware. While the tender does not specifically encourage small or voluntary sector enterprises, large firms and those with significant operational capacity stand to benefit greatly from a successful bid.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

New and Refurbished IT Hardware

Notice Description

Modification Notice Original description: For the provision of new and refurbished IT hardware and commodity items Description of the modifications additional awarded supplier Description of the circumstances which rendered the modification necessary and explanation of the unforeseen nature of these circumstances: additional awarded supplier following brief negotiation regarding terms and conditions. The supplier has now agreed to the terms and conditions as defined within the framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-94184c63-f357-4538-b03d-5215ec1e8dfc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1392f13-fc98-4ca4-87db-deb213b41d16
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 17 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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