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title: "DFU Storage & Support KEP"
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# DFU Storage & Support KEP

Buyer: THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c078c9f1-d45a-45e2-a034-968f81df097d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "DFU Storage & Support KEP" tender has been completed, with an award made on 16th December 2025. Managed by The Police & Crime Commissioner for Kent, located at Kent Police Headquarters in Maidstone, the purchase involves four A310 Storage Nodes and a chassis with Pro Support, classified under the data-processing machines category. This selective procurement followed a framework agreement, with the contract period starting on 19th December 2025 and ending on 31st January 2026. The procurement occurred in the East of England, with a total value of £469,096.08.

This tender provides significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in data-processing hardware. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to participate due to the procurement's suitability requirements. The awarded supplier, Boxxe, will deliver the specified goods, highlighting potential for similar businesses to engage in future contracts with public safety authorities like Kent Police. Companies with expertise in providing similar support services can strategically position themselves for upcoming tenders in the public sector.

## Notice

4 x A310 Storage Nodes and a Chassis with Pro Support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/089172b8-1652-43e2-9fed-d010c727a20f |
| 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 | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £469,096 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £469,096 |
| 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 | THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 9BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Park Wood & Mangravet |
| Westminster constituency | Faversham and Mid Kent |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2025 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/089172b8-1652-43e2-9fed-d010c727a20f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/089172b8-1652-43e2-9fed-d010c727a20f
  19th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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