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Various Cisco Equipment for Kent Police

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT

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11 Sep 2025 at 09:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent, involved the purchase of various Cisco equipment, a contract awarded under the "goods" category. The procurement utilised a limited competition method due to its below-threshold nature and was aimed at acquiring network equipment necessary for Kent Police operations. The contract, located in Maidstone, Kent, reached completion with the involvement of Softcat PLC as the supplier. The process was concluded on 11th September 2025, with the contract signed a day earlier, on 9th September 2025.

This contract provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT and networking equipment. Companies capable of supplying high-quality network equipment could benefit from similar opportunities, emphasising the importance of maintaining competitiveness in the technology supply sector. This tender particularly suits firms well-versed in public authority requirements and capable of offering competitive prices under limited competition conditions, thereby fostering growth through successful delivery and meeting the strategic needs of organisations like Kent Police.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Various Cisco Equipment for Kent Police

Notice Description

Purchase of Various Cisco Equipment for Kent Police

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05984d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055683-2025
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
£49,917 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2025 - 11 Sep 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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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