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Kent Automotive

AUTOMOTIVE & FLEET PARTS
RFSO Documents Notice of Award Contract Scope
About the Supplier

About Kent Automotive

High Quality Automotive Solutions

At Kent, we don’t just understand the automotive industry—we understand your shop. And through tailored solutions, innovative products, and unparalleled customer service and hands-on support, we help you accelerate your shop’s performance. 

Through our competitively solicited and awarded contract with Kinetic GPO, the Canadian public sector has access to a robust offering of automotive and fleet parts, accessories, and related products and services. 

 

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40+
Years in Service
3,000+
North American Branches
500k+
Products Stocked
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Our Solutions

When you do business with Kent Automotive via their competitively awarded contract, your public entity or non-profit will benefit from a cohesive, cost-reducing procurement program that includes: 

  • A complete line of automotive maintenance, engineered fasteners and related hardware

  • Specialized pricing for your unique items including free freight

  • Dedicated local account management to answer all questions and take care of any needs

  • Contract already tendered on your behalf

  • The ease and reliability of a Vendor Management Inventory (VMI) program

  • Proven strategies that reduce product and process costs

  • Superior distribution capabilities through our low-cost, strategic network

  • Flexible reporting and billing options to meet your needs

  • A relentless focus on continuous improvement and quality assurance

  • Contract is fully compliant with the International and Regional Trade Agreements, including the CETA, CFTA, Ontario Broader Public Sector ("BPS") Procurement Directive, Atlantic Trade Procurement Partnership (ATPP), and the NWPTA

Contract Scope

What This Contract Offers

Through this Kinetic GPO contract, Canadian public sector members access a comprehensive range of products and services at competitive pricing, without the need for individual RFPs.

  • Chemicals

  • Electrical

  • Fasteners

  • Body Hardware

  • Hydraulics

  • Material Handling

  • Safety

  • Storage Equipment

  • Tools

  • Welding

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this contract and how to put it to work for your organisation.

Through our competitively solicited and awarded contract with Kinetic GPO, the Canadian public sector has access to a robust offering of automotive and fleet parts, accessories, and related products and services. 

You can view (or download) the entire catalog online or request a paper catalog from your Sales Representative.

All detailed product information, including SDS data sheets, exists on the product details or in the online catalog. If you need more information or cannot find what you're looking for, please use the Contact Us feature to submit your question or request.

No. There are no volume commitments or minimum purchase requirements. Order what your entity needs, when you need it, at the contracted rates.

Public Record

Contract Documents

Official contract files posted in accordance with Canadian public procurement requirements. To view the entire comprehensive suite of goods and/or services offered by the supplier, please contact our team to request this information or to receive a copy of the supplier's response document.

RFSO Documents

The original Request For Standing Offer documents as issued — solicitation, terms, scope, and awarded pricing schedule.

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Notice of Award

Official Notice of Award for this RFSO, posted to fulfill public procurement transparency and trade-agreement compliance.

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Renewal Letter

The Renewal document represents the optional extensions offered in the Master Agreement. The extension period will commence at the expiry of the original term of the contract.

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Why Kinetic GPO

Program Benefits

Kinetic GPO contracts are competitively solicited and awarded based on best value, saving your entity time and money.

Streamlined Procurement

Access pre-tendered, CFTA-compliant RFSO contracts with competitive pricing and a transparent process.

Full Trade Compliance

Contracts fully comply with CFTA, CETA, ATPP, BPS, OQTCA, and NWPTA, and public procurement requirements.

Competitive Pricing

Pricing terms are already negotiated on your behalf. No bids, no lengthy procurement cycles.

Free Membership

Membership is free for eligible public sector and MASH entities across Canada.

Standard across all Kinetic GPO contracts
Getting Started

How to Use This Contract

Three simple steps for eligible members to access any Kinetic GPO contract.

1
Post a Public Notice
Post on your entity's website or use Kinetic GPO's notice posting assistance.
2
Contact Kinetic GPO
Reach out to your Kinetic GPO rep to confirm your entity is set up to use this contract.
3
Confirm & Purchase
Confirm the RFSO number and start purchasing directly from the awarded supplier.
Standard across all Kinetic GPO contracts