---
title: "IT Hardware, ITAD and Associates Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06867a"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06867a.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUCIL TRADING AS CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD"
published: "2026-04-20"
---

# IT Hardware, ITAD and Associates Services

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUCIL TRADING AS CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06867a

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## Summary

Kent County Council, operating under the name Cantium Business Solutions Ltd, has completed the procurement process for its IT Hardware, ITAD, and Associates Services contract. The procurement, carried out under the Procurement Services Hardware Framework Y26005, involves purchasing commodity hardware for their own use and for their customer base. The award phase concluded on 20 April 2026, following an initial tender process dated 19 February 2026. The contract, valued at £20,000,000, is set to commence on 21 April 2026, with a maximum duration until 15 March 2030, inclusive of two possible 12-month renewals. The procurement method employed was selective, ensuring competitive participation under an award framework. The scope of delivery covers the UK region across different locations, focusing on the goods category within the office and computing machinery sector.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers involved in providing IT hardware and associated services. Companies that offer office and computing machinery can benefit from this large-scale contract, designed to meet the diverse needs of Cantium and its clientele. Strategic partnerships with organisations like Kent County Council, particularly for firms operating within the United Kingdom, could expand market reach and enhance reputation. Large-scale suppliers such as CDW Limited and Insight Direct (UK) Ltd have been successful under this framework, indicating that businesses with robust supply capabilities and competitive offerings may be well-suited to compete in similar procurement settings.

## Notice

Cantium is looking to contract with up to three suppliers via Procurement Services Hardware Framework Y26005 for the purchase of commodity hardware for Cantium and our customer base.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035693-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2026 - 15 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUCIL TRADING AS CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD |
| Locality | WEST MALLING |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME19 4YT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Electoral ward | Kings Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CDW; INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 13:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035693-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035693-2026
  20th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-055242
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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