Tender

Cool Boxes for England Ecosystem Soils Sampling Surveys

NATURAL ENGLAND

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01 Aug 2024 at 09:22

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Summary of the contracting process

Natural England is currently in the tender stage for procuring "Cool Boxes for England Ecosystem Soils Sampling Surveys," classified under the environmental services industry. The procurement involves the supply of 80 Icey-Tek 35 Litre Cool Boxes with wheels, required for delivery within the United Kingdom. This open procurement procedure, valued between £10,000 and £15,000, has a submission deadline for quotations by 17:00 on 20 August 2024. The contract period will run from 9 September 2024 to 31 March 2025. Any queries regarding the tender should be directed via email to Heather Thomas at Natural England.

This tender provides an attractive opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, to scale their operations by supplying essential equipment to a leading environmental organisation. Companies with experience in providing specialised cool boxes or similar goods are well-suited to compete. The procurement demands prompt delivery, creating a competitive edge for businesses capable of fulfilling the requirement swiftly and adhering to specified product preferences, strengthening their market presence and reputation within the environmental sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cool Boxes 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 80 Icey-Tek 35 Litre Cool Boxes With Wheels. The 80 Icey-Tek 35 Litre Cool Boxes with wheels are required within 3 weeks of 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-c1a4d080-7f7b-4174-b498-81d6fdfa11a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1a42c66-71a9-4c3a-9522-3943ac69eb08
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Heather Thomas
Contact Email
heather.thomas@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

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