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title: "Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council IT networking equipment Supplier Engagement"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TONBRIDGE & MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-01-16"
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# Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council IT networking equipment Supplier Engagement

Buyer: TONBRIDGE & MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53174d5c-76d4-4268-bc00-51521649564a

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## Summary

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council is currently in the planning stage for an IT networking equipment contract. This supplier engagement process focuses on the procurement of radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment, with additional classifications covering software packages and information systems. The engagement is open until 14 February 2025, and the contract will primarily be delivered within England, United Kingdom. The primary contact for this procurement is Louisa Coley from Tunbridge Wells. Interested parties can view the early engagement notice published on 16 January 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, as the council seeks to explore market options and gauge interest in delivering IT networking solutions. Companies specialising in communication systems, software, and IT infrastructure are well-suited to compete. Participating in this supplier engagement can not only help businesses align with the council’s requirements but also offer insights into future tendering opportunities and potential collaborations. This proactive engagement could position businesses advantageously for the final contract award.

## Notice

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is inviting interested parties to take part in a supplier engagement process regarding IT networking equipment. At this stage the Council is undecided about how best to deliver this contract and is engaging with the market to explore options and gauge the current market interest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eda2882b-19ae-400a-92d5-5818724b9c8e |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TONBRIDGE & MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | TUNBRIDGE WELLS |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN1 1RS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tunbridge Wells |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Tunbridge Wells |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48800000 - Information systems and servers

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2025 at 09:07 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eda2882b-19ae-400a-92d5-5818724b9c8e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eda2882b-19ae-400a-92d5-5818724b9c8e
  16th January 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.tmbc.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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