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Multi Functional Devices & Digital Solutions

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)

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28 Jul 2026 at 14:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Kent County Council, operating under Procurement Services, has culminated in the award stage for the tender titled "Multi Functional Devices & Digital Solutions." This tender falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on printers and plotters, and is classified within the public authority - sub-central government sector. The location involved is West Malling, United Kingdom, with key contract dates from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029. The procurement method utilized was selective, specifically below threshold with an award under a framework, and the process status is marked as complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the electronics and digital solutions sectors, particularly those specialising in multifunctional devices such as printers and plotters. Given the nature of the contract to supply goods, large-scale suppliers with established frameworks, like Sharp Business UK PLC, who was awarded this contract, would be ideally placed to compete. Enterprises offering competitive products and comprehensive digital solutions stand to benefit and expand their portfolios by engaging in such procurement opportunities with public sector organisations.

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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-06d586
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071328-2026
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
£152,750 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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