Award

DFU Storage & Support KEP

THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT

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19 Dec 2025 at 09:44

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DFU Storage & Support KEP" tender has been completed, with an award made on 16th December 2025. Managed by The Police & Crime Commissioner for Kent, located at Kent Police Headquarters in Maidstone, the purchase involves four A310 Storage Nodes and a chassis with Pro Support, classified under the data-processing machines category. This selective procurement followed a framework agreement, with the contract period starting on 19th December 2025 and ending on 31st January 2026. The procurement occurred in the East of England, with a total value of £469,096.08.

This tender provides significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in data-processing hardware. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to participate due to the procurement's suitability requirements. The awarded supplier, Boxxe, will deliver the specified goods, highlighting potential for similar businesses to engage in future contracts with public safety authorities like Kent Police. Companies with expertise in providing similar support services can strategically position themselves for upcoming tenders in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFU Storage & Support KEP

Notice Description

4 x A310 Storage Nodes and a Chassis with Pro Support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c078c9f1-d45a-45e2-a034-968f81df097d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/089172b8-1652-43e2-9fed-d010c727a20f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£469,096 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£469,096 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT
Contact Name
Esther Beaumont
Contact Email
esther.beaumont@essex.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 9BZ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Park Wood & Mangravet
Westminster Constituency
Faversham and Mid Kent

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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