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Misc Network Equipment for Kent Police

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT

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01 Sep 2025 at 13:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Misc Network Equipment for Kent Police" was managed by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically within the network equipment industry, indicating its relevance to IT and technology sectors. The procurement process is now in its award and contract stage, having been completed with a limited competition method, as it was below the threshold. The contract with Vohkus Limited was signed on 18 August 2025, with an active period starting on 19 August 2025 and concluding on 20 August 2025, located in Maidstone, UK. Vohkus Limited, a large supplier with a strong presence in the technology field, was awarded to supply the required equipment, signaling the successful completion of this tender process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the IT infrastructure and network equipment sectors, particularly those capable of providing competitive solutions through limited competition procurement processes. It may appeal to companies experienced in dealing with public authorities and those that understand the dynamics of sub-central government procurement. Potential contractors with expertise in network equipment supply who can align with the requirements of law enforcement agencies, such as Kent Police, can anticipate similar future opportunities to expand their business footprint by responding to such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Misc Network Equipment for Kent Police

Notice Description

Purchase of Misc Network Equipment for Kent Police

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05915e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052825-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,982 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2025 - 20 Aug 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

VOHKUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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