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Supply and delivery of 18 off rugged notebooks (Toughbooks)

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Award

07 Jan 2021 at 12:29

TenderAmendment

30 Oct 2020 at 14:28

Tender

29 Oct 2020 at 19:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is looking to procure 18 rugged Panasonic CF-20 Mk2 Toughbooks, equipped with a minimum of 8GB RAM and 4G. The procurement process is underway and classified under the goods category, situated at Alice Holt Lodge in Wrecclesham, Surrey. Interested suppliers must submit their quotations by 12:00 hours on 6 November 2020, and the contract period will commence on 16 November 2020, concluding on 31 March 2021. The procurement method is competitive with an open procedure specified for contracts below the financial threshold, with an estimated contract value between £50,000 and £70,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that supply computer equipment. Companies that can offer competitive pricing and swift delivery times, particularly those experienced in providing technology products and accessories such as chargers and batteries, would be well-positioned to compete effectively. The emphasis on new equipment and an extended warranty highlights the demand for quality suppliers who can adhere to specific technical specifications and timelines.

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Notice Title

Supply and delivery of 18 off rugged notebooks (Toughbooks)

Notice Description

Forest Research is seeking fully inclusive fixed price quotations for the supply and delivery of the following: 1) 18 (eighteen) x Panasonic CF-20 Mk2 Toughbooks, with a minimum of 8GB RAM and 4G; each with extended 5-year warranty plus accidental damage. 2) The following accessories (quantities unknown as yet): a) In car chargers b) Spare batteries c) Port replicators. All equipment new (not used or reconditioned) and delivered to Forest Research at Alice Holt Lodge, Wrecclesham, nr Farnham, Surrey GU10 4LH. Delivery is required as soon as possible. QUOTATION REQUIREMENTS: A) Itemised fixed prices inclusive of packaging and delivery (DDP). B) Prices for the accessories to be per single item plus quantity price breaks for volume. C) Prices to be quoted ex VAT and based on payment of the price in full on delivery. D) Clearly state the delivery lead time. E) State period of validity of the quote. F) Include full product specification for the goods offered. Choice of supplier will be based on lead time and price. Additional information: Please submit your quotation by email to Lisa Canning (lisa.canning@forestresearch.gov.uk) by 12.00hrs on Friday 6 November 2020. Late submissions will not be considered. Any questions regarding this request for quotation should be made by email to Lisa Canning, and no later than 10.00hrs on Thursday 5th November 2020.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52a74dbd-a81a-4c88-a798-ccada59f1142
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WRECCLESHAM, NR FARNHAM
Postcode
GU10 4LH
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Hampshire
Electoral Ward
Binsted, Bentley & Selborne
Westminster Constituency
East Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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