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title: "Supply and delivery of 18 off rugged notebooks (Toughbooks)"
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# Supply and delivery of 18 off rugged notebooks (Toughbooks)

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-035b5bea-7998-43dc-ac78-43623cdd3441

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52a74dbd-a81a-4c88-a798-ccada59f1142 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | WRECCLESHAM, NR FARNHAM |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU10 4LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | East Hampshire |
| Electoral ward | Binsted, Bentley & Selborne |
| Westminster constituency | East Hampshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2021 at 12:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52a74dbd-a81a-4c88-a798-ccada59f1142
- 30 Oct 2020 at 14:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d10d87d2-5c89-4547-884d-cbded15d1842
- 29 Oct 2020 at 19:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d10d87d2-5c89-4547-884d-cbded15d1842

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52a74dbd-a81a-4c88-a798-ccada59f1142
  7th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d10d87d2-5c89-4547-884d-cbded15d1842
  30th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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