Planning

IT Hardware and Associated Services

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council, trading as Procurement Services, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "IT Hardware and Associated Services." This initiative targets the supply of a comprehensive range of IT hardware, including new, refurbished, and remanufactured products, as well as associated services like repair, disposal, support, and maintenance. The procurement involves computer equipment and supplies, classified under the CPV code 30200000, and is valued at £500 million. The contract is set to start on 1st September 2025 and conclude on 31st August 2029, with the potential for a framework agreement. Located in West Malling, Kent, the buyer has earmarked 1st August 2025 for the future notice date, inviting businesses from across the UK to participate.

This procurement represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the IT sector, particularly those specialising in supplying and servicing computer hardware. Companies capable of offering new, refurbished, or remanufactured IT products alongside robust service support are well-suited to compete for this contract. Smaller enterprises or specialised IT service providers could find opportunities to collaborate under the framework agreement, contributing innovation and specialised skills to support Kent County Council’s IT infrastructure needs over the next four years.

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Notice Title

IT Hardware and Associated Services

Notice Description

To covers the provision of a full range of IT Hardware including new, Refurbished and Remanufactured as well as repair, disposal and associated services including support and maintenance. To view this notice, please click here: https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=952504473

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05248c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026976-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
csgprocurement@csltd.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 8081685808

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

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