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title: "DFU Kit - KE"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT POLICE"
published: "2024-08-15"
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# DFU Kit - KE

Buyer: KENT POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-258166f8-665b-48e3-a3c3-fb8ece265011

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by Kent Police, involves a one-off purchase of IT equipment for their Digital Forensics Unit, classified under the 'Hardware' industry category. The procurement, with an estimated value of £243,945, will be delivered to Ipswich, East of England, starting on 23rd May 2024 and ending on 23rd August 2024. The procurement stage is in the 'Award' phase, following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 22nd May 2024.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware to grow by supplying essential equipment to a critical public safety unit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable to compete for this tender. Companies like Computacenter UK Ltd, which secured this contract, demonstrate the potential gains from such public procurement opportunities.

## Notice

One off purchase of IT equipment for Digital Forensics Unit

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1a1d02d-b3d8-4f27-a484-1281248e75f7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 May 2024 - 23 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £243,945 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £243,944 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT POLICE |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP5 3QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Martlesham & Purdis Farm |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPUTACENTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2024 at 13:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1a1d02d-b3d8-4f27-a484-1281248e75f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1a1d02d-b3d8-4f27-a484-1281248e75f7
  15th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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