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Kent County Council trading as Procurement Services

Confirmed tender
Framework agreement

Published on the buyer's own procurement portal

Key details

Region
Not provided
Contract value
£50,000,000ex VAT
Deadline
Not stated by buyer
Published
24 February 2026

Procurement

Contract period
1 September 2026 - 31 August 2029
35 months
Procedure type
Open procedure
CPV classifications
  • 32412000 Communications network
  • 32412100 Telecommunications network
  • 32500000 Telecommunications equipment and supplies
  • 32510000 Wireless telecommunications system
  • 32520000 Telecommunications cable and equipment
  • 32521000 Telecommunications cable and equipment
  • 32522000 Telecommunications equipment
  • 32523000 Telecommunications facilities
  • 32524000 Telecommunications system
  • 32530000 Satellite-related communications equipment
  • 32531000 Satellite communications equipment
  • 32570000 Communications equipment
  • 32571000 Communications infrastructure
  • 32572000 Communications equipment
  • 32572100 Communications equipment
  • 32572200 Communications equipment
  • 32572300 Communications equipment
  • 32573000 Communications control system
  • 32581000 Data-communications equipment
  • 45232332 Ancillary works for telecommunications
  • 45314000 Installation of telecommunications equipment
  • 48219700 Communications server software package
  • 48511000 Desktop communications software package
  • 50300000 Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment
  • 50330000 Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment
  • 50331000 Repair and maintenance services of telecommunications lines
  • 50332000 Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services
  • 50333000 Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment
  • 51300000 Installation services of communications equipment
  • 64000000 Postal and telecommunications services
  • 64200000 Telecommunications services
  • 64225000 Air-to-ground telecommunications services
  • 64227000 Integrated telecommunications services
  • 72212511 Desktop communications software development services

What happened

The contract runs until 31 Aug 2029.

Description

The framework agreement covers the provision and installation of a full range of communication solutions, associated services, equipment, support and maintenance. The equipment under this framework agreement may be provided as a direct purchase or via a lease agreement. Procurement Services are looking to create a local and national framework for the provision of Communications Solution and Telephony Framework.

This questionnaire is designed to understand supplier and customer experiences, challenges, and expectations regarding Communications Solutions and Telephony frameworks. Your responses will help us design a framework that meets the needs of suppliers and customers to improve the procurement and delivery experience for Communications Solutions and Telephony services across all areas within the Public Sector. Scope and Lot structure is still to be determined, but the aim is to design a framework for the provision of all Communications Solutions and Telephony required within the Public Sector.

PLEASE NOTE THIS PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT ONLY - THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION AT THIS STAGE.

Contact

Address
1 Abbey Wood Road West Malling ME19 4YT UK, ME19 4YT
Contact name
Julie Cripps

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