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Multi Functional Devices & Digital Solutions

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)

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24 Jul 2026 at 14:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Kent County Council (trading as Procurement Services), a sub-central government public authority, has been completed for the title "Multi Functional Devices & Digital Solutions". The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically below threshold - award under framework. This contract falls under the "goods" category, with a focus on printers and plotters. The supplier, Sharp Business UK PLC, was awarded the contract. The contract was signed on 22nd July 2026 and is active from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2031, with a total value of £124,205 GBP. The locations involved include West Malling, where the buyer is based, and Wakefield, the supplier's base.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing multifunctional devices and digital solutions. Companies in the technology and electronics sectors, particularly those dealing in hardware like printers and plotters, would find this contract appealing. As the procurement employs a selective method and is under a framework agreement, it is particularly suitable for well-established firms capable of meeting specific procurement criteria set by the authority. Business growth can be leveraged by building a strong reputation through successful delivery and establishing a foothold in public sector contracts within the UK market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multi Functional Devices & Digital Solutions

Notice Description

Y26009 Multi Functional Devices & Digital Solutions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d38e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070422-2026
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£124,205 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

SHARP BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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