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Cisco Access Points

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT

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24 Jun 2025 at 09:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent, located at Kent Police HQ in Maidstone, United Kingdom. They sought 170 Cisco Meraki MR36 and 50 Cisco Meraki MR44 Access Points under the category of computer ports. The procurement process, completed under the 'award' stage, adheres to the legal basis stipulated in UKPGA 2023/54. The contract was awarded using a direct procurement method without competition as it fell below the threshold, ensuring swift finalisation. The contract, valued at £55,035.70 excluding VAT, commenced and signed on 24th June 2025, with services fulfilled by Probrand LTD from Manchester.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses skilled in supplying IT networking equipment, specifically wireless access points. Large enterprises providing Cisco technology solutions could greatly benefit from engaging in similar contracts as Probrand LTD did. The direct procurement approach signals potential ease for entities capable of rapid and direct negotiations in serving public authorities like sub-central government bodies, a vital niche for businesses aiming to expand their reach in public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

Cisco Access Points

Notice Description

170 x Cisco Meraki MR36 and 50 x Cisco Meraki MR44 Access Points

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055244
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034601-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30237120 - Computer ports

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,035 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2025 - 25 Jun 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
darren.smith2@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

PROBRAND

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