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Cantium: Microsoft Authorised UK Device distributor

  Cantium is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise

Notice Summary
Title: Microsoft Authorised UK Device distributor
Notice type: UK4: Tender notice
Authority: Cantium
Nature of contract: Supplies
Procedure: Above threshold - Open procedure
Short Description: Cantium Business Solutions Limited and its trading brand EIS are looking to appoint a Microsoft Approved UK Distributor for the purpose of resale and internal use of Microsoft Devices both new and remanufactured providing full warranty cover. Any contractual offer made will be against a zero-value agreement as any sales will be based on best value and customer demand. However, the total contract value over the contract period, including any optional extensions, is estimated at circa £7 million inclusive of VAT.
Published: 13/05/2026 08:29
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UK4: Tender notice Published 13/05/2026

Microsoft Authorised UK Device distributor


Contracting authority




Contracting authority:

Cantium Business Solutions Limited


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PYCX-4938-CCHM


Address:


1 Abbey Wood Road, West Malling
Kent
ME19 4YT
UK


Contact name:

Paul Bastow


Email:

contractsprocurement@cantium.solutions


Telephone:

0330 1650582


Website:

Not provided


Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY


Devolved regulations that apply:

None




Procedure



Procedure type:


Open procedure





Preliminary market engagement conducted:

No



Tenders received:

0


Tenders assessed:

0


Tenders from SMEs:

0


Tenders from VCSEs:

0




Special regime:


None



Scope



Title:

Microsoft Authorised UK Device distributor


Reference number:

Not provided


Main procurement category:

SUPPLIES


Description:

Cantium Business Solutions Limited and its trading brand EIS are looking to appoint a
Microsoft Approved UK Distributor for the purpose of resale and internal use of Microsoft
Devices both new and remanufactured providing full warranty cover.
Any contractual offer made will be against a zero-value agreement as any sales will be
based on best value and customer demand. However, the total contract value over the
contract period, including any optional extensions, is estimated at circa £7 million
inclusive of VAT.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Kent:-Computer-related-equipment./QZNE827CEH

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/respond/QZNE827CEH





Total value (estimated):


GBP 7,000,000 excluding VAT

GBP 8,400,000 including VAT





Description





Description:

Not provided





Suitable for SMEs:

No


Suitable for VCSEs:

No




Contract dates (estimated):

01/07/2026 to 30/06/2029


CPV classifications:


30230000 - Computer related equipment.



Contract can be extended:

Yes


Extension date:

30/06/2031


Delivery regions:


UK - UNITED KINGDOM



Award criteria:


Name: mandatory - key service provisions / Weighting: 30

Name: general - service level commitments / Weighting: 10

Name: Environmental, Social and Governance benefits / Weighting: 40

Name: Key Performance Indicator commitments / Weighting: 20



Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

The supplier must ensure they maintain a minimum £10m insurance cover for
Professional indemnity
Product liability
Employers liability


Technical ability conditions of participation:

ISO27001 & Cyber Essentials or direct equivalent




Documents



Associated tender documents:


Not provided


Technical specifications:


Not provided



Submission




Enquiry deadline:

22/05/2026 Time: 17:00


Tender submission deadline:

08/06/2026 Time: 16:00


Submission address and any special instructions:

https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/delta/buyers/select/viewListStatus.html?id=1034858166


An electronic auction will be used:


No


Languages that may be used for submission:


English


Award decision date (estimated):

10/06/2026



Other information



Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

Not provided


Technical ability conditions of participation:

Not provided


Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):

No


Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):

Yes


A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:

Yes



Other organisations


Not provided