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Microsoft Authorised UK Device distributor

Cantium Business Solutions Ltd

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Aug 2026 at 11:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

18 Jun 2026 at 14:33

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

13 May 2026 at 08:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cantium Business Solutions Limited, including its EIS trading brand, procured an authorised Microsoft distributor in the UK for Microsoft devices supplied for resale and internal use. The requirement covers new and remanufactured devices, with full warranty cover, and includes computer-related equipment (CPV 30230000). Delivery is across the United Kingdom. The arrangement is intended to support customer demand and the buyer’s own technology needs, with purchases made when required and based on best value. The successful distributor supplies the equipment rather than providing general IT services, so relevant businesses are manufacturers, authorised distributors, wholesalers and technology resellers with access to Microsoft-approved device supply chains and warranty support. The buyer is Cantium Business Solutions Limited, a public-sector technology services organisation based in Kent.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through an open procedure. One valid bid was received, from TD SYNNEX UK LIMITED, which won the single lot. The award was made on 18 June 2026 and the contract was signed on 30 June 2026. The active contract runs from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029, with an option for two additional 12-month extensions, allowing a maximum end date of 30 June 2031. Its estimated value is £7 million excluding VAT, or £8.4 million including VAT; purchases are made against a zero-value agreement as demand arises. Evaluation weighted mandatory service provisions at 30%, service-level commitments at 10%, environmental, social and governance benefits at 40%, and KPI commitments at 20%. The supplier must maintain £10 million insurance cover and hold ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials, or direct equivalents.

This award demonstrates recurring demand from Cantium Business Solutions and EIS for an authorised UK Microsoft device distribution route covering both new and remanufactured equipment. A credible future competitor would need established access to Microsoft-approved devices, dependable manufacturer or distributor relationships, and the operational capacity to fulfil variable customer-led orders while providing full warranty cover. The requirement favours suppliers able to evidence strong non-technical service provisions, measurable support service levels and effective performance management through KPIs. Environmental, social and governance delivery is particularly important because it carried the largest evaluation weighting. Competitors would also need £10 million professional indemnity, product liability and employers’ liability insurance, plus ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials or direct equivalents. Large distributors and technology wholesalers with UK-wide fulfilment and robust information-security controls are best placed.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Authorised UK Device distributor

Notice Description

Cantium Business Solutions Limited and its trading brand EIS are looking to appoint a Microsoft Approved UK Distributor for the purpose of resale and internal use of Microsoft Devices both new and remanufactured providing full warranty cover. Any contractual offer made will be against a zero-value agreement as any sales will be based on best value and customer demand. However, the total contract value over the contract period, including any optional extensions, is estimated at circa PS7 million inclusive of VAT.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The buyer will have the option to extend the contract by up to and additional 2 X 12 month extensions providing the supplier with 30 day notice should this be requested.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069726
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074074-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cantium Business Solutions Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENT
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TD SYNNEX UK LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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