Published date: 8 March 2024

Last edited date: 20 March 2024

This notice was replaced on 20 May 2024

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 20 May 2024)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Minicomputer hardware - 30212000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£30,000 to £49,999

Procurement reference

NEJH08032024EES

Published date

8 March 2024

Closing date

25 March 2024

Closing time

10am

Contract start date

2 April 2024

Contract end date

1 September 2024

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Specification of Requirements
For Vegetation & Landscape (V&L) surveys:
- 45 x Apple iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular 10th generation tablet, 64GB
- 45 x Waterproof rugged case (slim fit)

For Soils (S) Surveys:
- 15 x Apple 11-inch iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular (5G) 4th generation tablet, 128 GB
- 15 x Waterproof rugged case (slim fit)

Timescales
The 45 x V&L iPads are required within 4 weeks of contract start date although our preference would be as soon as reasonably practicable.
The 15 x Soils iPads are required by 14th June 2024.

More information

Attachments

Additional text

NOTE: The specification of this RFQ has been updated on 19/03/2024 :

The specification has been updated asking bidders to describe what options are available to service wrap the devices including password protection, anti-virus software and device management. The update also askes bidders to please cost this additional service wrap option separately from the overall costs presented in Annex 3. If you intend to offer multiple service wrap option, please cost each option separately.
Please note the updated requirement is reflected in the specification and evaluation sections of the request for quotation.

To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached.
Your response must be sent to Brendan.Gara@naturalengland.org.uk by 10:00 am on Monday 25/03/2024.

If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to Brendan.Gara@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

About the buyer

Contact name

Brendan Gara

Address

2nd Floor, Parkside Court
Hall Park Way
Telford
TF3 4LR
England

Email

Brendan.Gara@naturalengland.org.uk