Cantium is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise
| Notice Summary |
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| 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 |
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