Planning

ID 4174325 Department of Finance DISPOSAL SERVICES FOR IT EQUIPMENT, ELECTRONIC AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - Market Sounding Exercise

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

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Planning

07 Apr 2022 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Finance is initiating a pre-market engagement exercise to gather market interest for disposal services of IT equipment, electronic, and electrical equipment. This procurement falls under the refuse and waste-related services category and is targeted at all bodies covered by the Northern Ireland Public Procurement Policy. Interested suppliers are encouraged to respond to a questionnaire by 3:00 PM on Thursday, 28 April 2022, as part of this planned tender process. The communication of responses and clarifications will be managed through the eTendersNI platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste disposal and IT-related services. Companies that provide refuse transport, non-hazardous waste treatment, or technical computer support services are particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process will allow suppliers to explore innovative solutions and establish fruitful relationships within the public sector. The emphasis on including social value clauses also indicates a focus on sustainable and community-friendly practices, enhancing the appeal for businesses with a commitment to corporate social responsibility.

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Notice Title

ID 4174325 Department of Finance DISPOSAL SERVICES FOR IT EQUIPMENT, ELECTRONIC AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - Market Sounding Exercise

Notice Description

***PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT EXERCISE*** The Department of Finance is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a Contract with a Supplier(s) to provide Disposal Services for IT Equipment, Electronic and Electrical Equipment for all bodies covered by NI Public Procurement Policy https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/list-public-bodies-which-ni-public-procurement-policy-applies. The potential scale and scope of this service is such that it offers a significant opportunity to bidders. Prior to initiating the procurement the Department of Finance wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process. The objectives of this exercise are to: gain initial supplier awareness, engagement and opinion, gain insight to the market possibilities and potential innovative solutions; understand risks and issues not previously considered; inform the Procurement Strategy; and Gain insight into suppliers views on the inclusion of Social Value clauses. Interested parties are requested to complete the questionnaire within the CfT documents area and return it via eTendersNI by 3.00pm on Thursday 28 April 2022. Any requests for clarification relating to this exercise must be communicated using the secure messaging function on the eTendersNI portal. Responses to requests for clarification will be communicated by CPD to all interested suppliers through the eTendersNI messaging system. Your completed questionnaire should be uploaded within the eTendersNI portal via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) clarifications messaging function.

Lot Information

Lot 1

***PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT EXERCISE*** The Department of Finance is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a Contract with a Supplier(s) to provide Disposal Services for IT Equipment, Electronic and Electrical Equipment for all bodies covered by NI Public Procurement Policy https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/list-public-bodies-which-ni-public-procurement-policy-applies. The potential scale and scope of this service is such that it offers a significant opportunity to bidders. Prior to initiating the procurement the Department of Finance wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process. The objectives of this exercise are to: gain initial supplier awareness, engagement and opinion, gain insight to the market possibilities and potential innovative solutions; understand risks and issues not previously considered; inform the Procurement Strategy; and Gain insight into suppliers views on the inclusion of Social Value clauses. Interested parties are requested to complete the questionnaire within the CfT documents area and return it via eTendersNI by 3.00pm on Thursday 28 April 2022. Any requests for clarification relating to this exercise must be communicated using the secure messaging function on the eTendersNI portal. Responses to requests for clarification will be communicated by CPD to all interested suppliers through the eTendersNI messaging system. Your completed questionnaire should be uploaded within the eTendersNI portal via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) clarifications messaging function.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032b15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009338-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

72611000 - Technical computer support services

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment

90512000 - Refuse transport services

90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

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