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21 Jul 2026 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process titled "Multi Functional Devices & Digital Solutions" was managed by Kent County Council, trading as Procurement Services. This contract, focused on the goods industry category, pertains specifically to printers and plotters, and took place in the West Malling area of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was selective, conducted under a framework with the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. Significant dates in the process include the award date on 21st July 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 1st September 2026, concluding on 31st August 2029. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with the contract presently active.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in digital printing solutions, particularly those that can supply multifunctional devices. While the procurement method was selective and not openly competitive, resulting in Kyocera Document Solutions UK being awarded the contract, similar businesses within this industry can prepare for future opportunities by aligning with framework agreements. Large enterprises with the capacity to deliver on such frameworks would be well-positioned to benefit from similar contracts in the future by closely monitoring such procurement exercises and maintaining readiness to participate in selective processes. This contract, valued at £76,235, underscores the opportunities available for growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

Multi Functional Devices & Digital Solutions

Notice Description

Y26009 Multi Functional Devices & Digital Solutions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d02d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068842-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
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

30232100 - Printers and plotters

30232150 - Inkjet printers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£76,235 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
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

KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS

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