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Supply of Panasonic Toughbooks CF33 MK4

KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY

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06 Jan 2026 at 16:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Supply of Panasonic Toughbooks CF33 MK4" was initiated by the Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority, a regional authority in Maidstone, United Kingdom. This contracting process is classified under the "Information systems" industry category and falls within the framework of goods provision. The award was part of a limited procurement method without prior publication, aiming to source Panasonic CF33 Tablets MK4 for delivery in the UKJ region. The contract was awarded to Specialist Computer Centres on 19th December 2025, with a contract value of £478,791. Notably, a further competition was held under the CCS RM6098 Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Framework Agreement Lot 1, although the lot was subsequently cancelled.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses dealing in information systems, particularly those that supply specialised computer equipment or related technology products. Businesses that can demonstrate the capacity to fulfil sizable government contracts, like large-scale suppliers and technology solution providers, would have been well-positioned to compete, particularly those interested in engaging with regional authorities or exploring frameworks under such agreements. Participation in frameworks like the CCS RM6098 may offer avenues for consistent business growth through repeated government procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Supply of Panasonic Toughbooks CF33 MK4

Notice Description

Supply of Panasonic CF33 Tablets MK4

Lot Information

Lot 1

Further competition for supply of Panasonic Toughbooks CF-33 MK4 Tablets, ref. C25033 conducted under the CCS RM6098 Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Framework Agreement Lot 1.

Procurement Information

A call-off contract awarded following further competition under the CCS RM6098 Technology and Associated Services 2 Framework Agreement/ Lot 1.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060055
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000789-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48810000 - Information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£478,791 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Oxana Seager
Contact Email
oxana.seager@kent.fire-uk.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6XB
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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Tovil
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

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