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title: "Purchase of Mobile Phones"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION"
published: "2023-02-16"
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# Purchase of Mobile Phones

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a86323e-dae9-4e98-92fc-60eecd171198

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## Summary

The Forest Research, part of the Forestry Commission, located in Farnham, Surrey, United Kingdom, has initiated a tender process for the purchase of 200 Samsung A32 Enterprise mobile phones. The procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase, with a deadline for submissions set on 24th February 2023 at 22:00hrs. Successful delivery must be before 20th March 2023. This procurement falls under the industry category of Computer equipment and supplies, with an estimated contract value between £30,000 and £50,000.

This open procedure (below threshold) tender by the Forestry Commission presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the goods sector. Businesses capable of supplying the specified mobile phones, meeting delivery deadlines, and offering competitive pricing terms are well-suited to compete for this contract. The choice of the supplier will be based on lead time and price, making it essential for interested companies to provide detailed quotations as per the outlined requirements.

## Notice

Forest Research is seeking fully inclusive fixed price quotations for the supply and delivery of the following: 1. 200 x Samsung A32 Enterprise mobile phones p/n SM-A326BZKUEEA All equipment new (not used or reconditioned) and delivered to Forest Research at: Forest Research, Alice Holt Lodge, Farnham, Surrey. GU10 4LH Delivery is required as soon as possible but must be before 20th March 2023. QUOTATION REQUIREMENTS: A) Itemised fixed, firm prices inclusive of packaging and delivery (DDP). B) Prices to be quoted ex VAT and based on payment of the price in full on delivery. C) Clearly state the delivery lead time. D) State period of validity of the quote. E) Include full product specification for the goods offered. F) Quotations must be submitted on the basis of Forest Research's 'back-of-order' terms and conditions. Choice of supplier will be based on lead time and price. Additional information: Please submit your quotation by email to Lisa Canning at lisa.canning@forestresearch.gov.uk (email) by 22:00hrs on 24th February 2023. 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 17:00hrs on 22nd February 2023

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af7adda9-9538-43de-a9c8-37fb921f9ecf |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2023 at 16:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af7adda9-9538-43de-a9c8-37fb921f9ecf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af7adda9-9538-43de-a9c8-37fb921f9ecf
  16th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2449d3c7-e160-4f44-9d6c-c94640f4aa55
  Terms and Conditions.

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