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Rucksacks for England Ecosystem Soils Sampling Surveys

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

27 May 2025 at 11:03

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

15 Aug 2024 at 09:22

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

01 Aug 2024 at 12:21

Tender Notice
Tender

01 Aug 2024 at 08:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, a public body based in Worthing, is responsible for a procurement process titled "Rucksacks for England Ecosystem Soils Sampling Surveys" under the environmental services category. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with The Lab Corporations Ltd appointed as the supplier. The contract, valued at £15,200 out of a potential £25,000, involves supplying 75 Osprey rucksacks, specified for men's and women's sizes, to be delivered within three weeks from the contract's start date of 9th September 2024. The process utilised an open procedure, below threshold, allowing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate. Key dates included the tender period closing on 20th August 2024.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in outdoor gear and supplies, particularly those familiar with environmental fieldwork requirements. With a specific need for Osprey branded rucksacks, the opportunity is well-suited for businesses capable of reliably supplying high-quality, niche outdoor equipment within specified timelines. The open procedure encourages broader participation, providing smaller businesses with the chance to compete against larger enterprises and establish themselves within public sector procurement frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rucksacks for England Ecosystem Soils Sampling Surveys

Notice Description

The requirement is detailed in the Request for Quotation document, in Table 1. Where appropriate, for continuity, the requirement will specify a preferred make and model. Where the preferred make and model is an essential requirement for the validity of the field survey methodology, this will be indicated by the label '(essential)' in the requirement. Where the preferred make and model is desirable but not essential this will be indicated by the label '(desirable)' in the requirement. The authority will accept an alternative make and model where the preferred make and model is desirable as along as the supplier can demonstrate the alternative make and model meets the full requirements of this tender. Quantity of 75 Osprey Atmos AG 65 (men) and Osprey Aura AG 65 (women). The quantity of each bag and respective sizes (Osprey Atmos AG 65 for men (S/M, L/XL options), Osprey Aura AG 65 (M-WXS/S and WM/L options)) will be confirmed at contract award. The 75x backpacks are required within 3 weeks of the contract start date although our preference would be as soon as reasonably practicable. Additional information: 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 heather.thomas@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 20/08/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to heather.thomas@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a03353e-21e8-4fe5-bcf2-86d790af4dba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89443d35-aadd-40ef-ae30-269774445d98
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 1LD
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE LAB CORPORATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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