Rucksacks for England Ecosystem Soils Sampling Surveys

The requirement is detailed in the Request for Quotation document, in Table 1. Where appropriate, for continuity, the requirement will specify a preferred make and model. Where the preferred make and model is an essential requirement for the validity of the field survey methodology, this will be indicated by the label '(essential)' in the requirement. Where the preferred make and model is desirable but not essential this will be indicated by the label '(desirable)' in the requirement. The authority will accept an alternative make and model where the preferred make and model is desirable as along as the supplier can demonstrate the alternative make and model meets the full requirements of this tender.

Quantity of 75 Osprey Atmos AG 65 (men) and Osprey Aura AG 65 (women). The quantity of each bag and respective sizes (Osprey Atmos AG 65 for men (S/M, L/XL options), Osprey Aura AG 65 (M-WXS/S and WM/L options)) will be confirmed at contract award.

The 75x backpacks are required within 3 weeks of the contract start date although our preference would be as soon as reasonably practicable.

Additional information: 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 heather.thomas@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 20/08/2024.

If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to heather.thomas@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.