Planning

Hard Disk Drive and Mobile Phone Shredder

THE CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE

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PlanningUpdate

01 Jul 2025 at 14:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

24 Jun 2025 at 11:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Devon & Cornwall Police, with headquarters in Exeter, UK, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Hard Disk Drive and Mobile Phone Shredder. Under the main procurement category of goods, this initiative seeks suppliers for the shredding of IT equipment to comply with data protection standards. The engagement process marks a preliminary step to gather information before a formal tender, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for the 8th of July, 2025. This early market engagement is an opportunity for suppliers to provide insights into the options for procurement, including ancillary services like maintenance, training, and additional support structures related to shredding equipment.

This procurement offers a promising business opportunity for firms specialising in IT equipment disposal, data protection solutions, and shredding machinery. Companies with expertise in producing shredders that meet stringent regulatory standards, particularly those capable of shredding to the specified size of 6mm, will find this an attractive prospect. Suppliers with comprehensive support packages and maintenance services will be well-suited to participate. Engaging early with the Devon & Cornwall Police could give businesses a head start in understanding the requirements and positioning themselves as capable partners in this forthcoming procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hard Disk Drive and Mobile Phone Shredder

Notice Description

1260 - DEVON & CORNWALL POLICE - HARD DISK DRIVE (HDD) AND MOBILE PHONE SHREDDER PURCHASE THIS NOTICE IS FOR PRIOR INFORMATION ONLY FOR THE PURPOSES OF IDENTIFYING SUPPLIERS TO TAKE PART IN EARLY MARKET ENGAGEMENT AND IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION. Devon & Cornwall Police are considering potential options for purchasing a shredder for shredding of their IT equipment to include mobile phones and HDDs. These are items which hold data and cannot be wiped or resold. Therefore, SWPPS are undertaking early market engagement in order to understand potential suppliers in the market and options for the purchasing of shredders including any support and maintenance packages, training and any other services associated with the purchasing of a shredder. The shredder will need to be able to shred to the size of 6mm as per the NPSA standard SWPPS wish to invite potential suppliers who may be interested in assisting with this early market engagement to answer a number of questions and then, an opportunity to meet with SWPPS (via Teams) to discuss their responses. The purpose of this Market Engagement Notice is for early engagement with the market prior to undertaking any formal tender process. We will be seeking input from the supply market to help understand options in the market and what the Force may need to consider If you are interested in supporting Devon & Cornwall Police with this engagement, please respond to this notice by emailing Rebecca.boyd@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk by 5pm on the 8th July and we will be in touch with a number of questions and details to set up a meeting (via teams) to discuss your responses. Devon & Cornwall Police are committed to ensuring fairness, openness and transparency, and to follow the Public Contract Regulations. This notice is issued solely for the purpose of conducting pre-procurement market testing and engagement. Interested parties will not be prejudiced or advantaged by any response or lack thereof to the notice. This notice does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works for Devon & Cornwall Police. Devon & Cornwall Police are not liable for any costs, fees, or expenses incurred by any party in replying to the notice.

Planning Information

If you are interested in supporting Devon & Cornwall Police with this engagement, please respond to this notice by emailing Rebecca.boyd@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk by 5pm on the 8th July and we will be in touch with a number of questions and details to set up a meeting (via teams) to discuss your responses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05527f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036483-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

30191400 - Shredders

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rebecca.boyd@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7HQ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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