--- title: "Contract for the supply of iPads for England Ecosystem Survey" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-53fc508c-319c-4b30-a376-8d096c75048f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-53fc508c-319c-4b30-a376-8d096c75048f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-53fc508c-319c-4b30-a376-8d096c75048f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-53fc508c-319c-4b30-a376-8d096c75048f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-05-20" --- # Contract for the supply of iPads for England Ecosystem Survey Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53fc508c-319c-4b30-a376-8d096c75048f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-53fc508c-319c-4b30-a376-8d096c75048f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-53fc508c-319c-4b30-a376-8d096c75048f.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by the buying organization Natural England involves a tender titled "Contract for the supply of iPads for England Ecosystem Survey" classified under the industry category of Minicomputer hardware. The procurement is structured as an open procedure below the threshold value with a tender period ending on March 25, 2024. The contract period spans from April 2 to September 1, 2024. Suppliers are invited to provide quotations meeting the Request for Quotation (RFQ) requirements by March 25, 2024, 10:00 am. The procurement aims at acquiring iPads for specific surveys and offers business growth opportunities. Location: Telford, England. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), to compete for supplying iPads for ecological survey purposes. With a focus on the delivery of technical hardware, the procurement process is designed to support niche businesses in the tech industry. The deadline for submission of bids is March 25, 2024, providing interested suppliers with a clear timeframe to participate. The procurement process managed by Natural England emphasizes transparency and inclusivity to encourage a competitive and fair selection process. ## Notice 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. Additional information: 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77bc78d1-cf5f-48a8-884e-f413da4f84bb | | 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 | 20 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Apr 2024 | | Contract period | 7 Apr 2024 - 1 Sep 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £49,999 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £49,267 | | 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND | | Locality | TELFORD | | Post town | Telford | | Postcode | TF3 4LR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin | | Local authority | Telford and Wrekin | | Electoral ward | Malinslee & Dawley Bank | | Westminster constituency | Telford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | JIGSAW SYSTEMS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages ### Codes - 30212000 - Minicomputer hardware ## Release History - 20 May 2024 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77bc78d1-cf5f-48a8-884e-f413da4f84bb - 20 Mar 2024 at 16:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59b79073-f298-41e5-92ac-401174381f42 - 19 Mar 2024 at 12:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59b79073-f298-41e5-92ac-401174381f42 - 13 Mar 2024 at 13:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59b79073-f298-41e5-92ac-401174381f42 - 13 Mar 2024 at 12:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59b79073-f298-41e5-92ac-401174381f42 - 8 Mar 2024 at 09:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59b79073-f298-41e5-92ac-401174381f42 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77bc78d1-cf5f-48a8-884e-f413da4f84bb 20th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59b79073-f298-41e5-92ac-401174381f42 20th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/36af9450-58ba-405c-8d16-260d66b39444 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/00bf8011-446e-4003-adaf-85a10406cced - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/182f4246-f0f9-447f-8793-f866ff24e47b RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b2b248e1-75a7-4ba5-802a-7fe2d933f204 RFQ document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df0a2883-2f34-4590-baa4-b5b598862818 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/54526115-d94d-4221-ad02-c7d5cb8a5267 RFQ Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4fc9d523-ebbf-43ec-b8d3-a2fc953e3f7e - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/1429d894-1d28-4355-bc26-bc7d200e3763 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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