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Kent Docking Stations

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT

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06 Feb 2026 at 15:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent has completed the procurement process for the "Kent Docking Stations" contract, purchasing 400 Dell docking stations. This procurement falls under the public authority's sub-central government jurisdiction and was conducted using a limited competition method. The competition was below the threshold limit, and the status of the procurement is marked as complete. The main procurement category for this process was goods, specifically microcomputer hardware. The contract was signed with the supplier, Computacenter PLC, on 30th January 2026, with the contract period running from 2nd February to 3rd February 2026. The total gross value of the contract is £47,707.20, with the net amount being £39,756.00.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities for companies in the IT hardware and microcomputer segments, particularly those capable of supplying goods to public sector clients under limited competition scenarios. Businesses like Computacenter PLC that are well-established and large-scale are well-suited to compete in such tender processes due to their capability to meet public sector requirements efficiently. Additionally, this tender highlights opportunities for businesses aiming to establish or strengthen relationships with public authorities such as the Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Kent Docking Stations

Notice Description

Purchasing of 400 x Dell Docking stations

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011073-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

30215000 - Microcomputer hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,756 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 3 Feb 2026 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
ashley.steel@kent.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

COMPUTACENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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