Contract for the supply of iPads for England Ecosystem Survey

Tender description

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.