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title: "Supply and delivery of between 8 and 10 rugged notebooks (Toughbooks)"
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# Supply and delivery of between 8 and 10 rugged notebooks (Toughbooks)

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef19a4a4-819b-48a9-811e-0ed6aae13761

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## Summary

The FORESTRY COMMISSION is seeking quotations for the supply and delivery of between 8 and 10 rugged notebooks (Toughbooks). The procurement stage is currently active, with a deadline for submission set at 15.00hrs on Friday 9th September 2022. The delivery address is at Forest Research, Northern Research Station, Roslin, Midlothian, EH25 9SY. The industry category is computer equipment and supplies under the CPV code 30200000. The procurement method is an open procedure with a total value of £25,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses to supply rugged notebooks and related accessories to the FORESTRY COMMISSION. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process allows for inclusive fixed price quotations and focuses on lead time and pricing as selection criteria, encouraging competitive participation from eligible suppliers.

## Notice

Forest Research is seeking fully inclusive fixed price quotations for the supply and delivery of the following: 1) Minimum of 8 (eight) and a maximum of 10 (ten) Panasonic CF-33 Toughbooks, with a minimum of 8GB RAM Windows 10 64 bit (quotes for smaller quantities will not be considered) 2) The following accessories (quantities unknown as yet): a) In car chargers b) Spare batteries c) Port replicators d) extended 5-year warranty plus accidental damage All equipment new (not used or reconditioned) and delivered to Forest Research, Northern Research Station, Roslin, Midlothian. EH25 9SY Delivery is required as soon as possible. QUOTATION REQUIREMENTS: A) Itemised fixed prices inclusive of packaging and delivery. 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 G) Quotations must be submitted on the basis of Forest Research's 'back-of-order' terms and conditions (attached). 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 15.00hrs on Friday 9th September 2022. Any questions regarding this request for quotation should be made by email to Lisa Canning, and no later than 12.00hrs on Wednesday 7th September 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f48f5a31-2516-4d25-94c9-f59b1309dcec |
| 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 | 2 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2022 at 09:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f48f5a31-2516-4d25-94c9-f59b1309dcec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f48f5a31-2516-4d25-94c9-f59b1309dcec
  2nd September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e8a13b7e-3554-4777-b39b-412079d3f98b
  Terms & Conditions

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