--- title: "Banknote Destruction Equipment Request for Information (RFI)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e6e3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e6e3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e6e3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e6e3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND" published: "2021-10-01" --- # Banknote Destruction Equipment Request for Information (RFI) Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e6e3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e6e3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e6e3.json) ## Summary The Bank of England is initiating a procurement process for new banknote destruction equipment and a waste handling solution, aimed at replacing the existing systems in use at its Debden banknote printing facility. This is currently in the planning stage, characterised as a Request for Information (RFI), with the primary industry category being industrial machinery. Suppliers must submit a non-disclosure agreement by 15 October 2021 to gain access to RFI documentation and respond by the final deadline of midday, 29 October 2021. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in industrial machinery and waste management solutions. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in banknote destruction technology and compliance with the Bank of England's high operational standards will be particularly well-positioned to engage in this procurement process. Given the importance of security and efficiency in the handling of currency, suppliers capable of providing innovative and effective solutions stand to benefit from this initiative, potentially leading to a competitive tender in the near future. ## Notice The Bank of England ('the Bank') is planning to conduct a formal procurement for new banknote destruction equipment and waste handling solution to replace the current equipment and processes being used at the Bank's banknote printing facility located at Debden ('BDE'). The purpose of this Request for Information ('RFI') is to seek information on available relevant products and services from suppliers to provide information and details to enable the Bank to make informed decisions relating to its proposed procurement. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUPPLIERS To access the information, suppliers are required to sign a non-disclosure agreement ('NDA'), a copy of which can be provided on request by e-mail to FM.Contracts@bankofengland.co.uk and also register on the Proactis e-sourcing portal via www.bankofenglandtenders.co.uk. Deadline for Requesting NDA: 14 October 2021 Deadline for Return of duly completed and signed NDA + Proactis E-Sourcing Portal registration: 15 October 2021 Suppliers are required to complete the NDA in its entirety and satisfactorily. The signed and dated NDAs must be returned to FM.Contracts@bankofengland.co.uk by no later than 16:00, Friday 15 October. Suppliers are to include the email address used to register to the Proactis e-sourcing portal within the email response, this allows suppliers to be invited to the project and gain access to supporting documentation and information relating to this PIN. Suppliers will not have access to any information relating to this RFI until a duly completed and signed NDA has been provided, along with the email address used to register to the Proactis e-sourcing portal. Upon receipt of signed NDA's and registration on Proactis e-sourcing portal, please download the Banknote Destruction Equipment RFI which provides all the key information relating to this project. Suppliers are required to provide responses, including supporting documentation on the options available to deliver the requirement, by the deadline detailed below. Deadline for the Return of the Banknote Destruction Equipment RFI: Suppliers' responses to the Banknote Destruction Equipment RFI must be submitted via the ProContract e-sourcing portal by no later than midday, Friday 29 October 2021. Please ensure suppliers allow sufficient time to respond to the Banknote Destruction Equipment RFI prior to the closing date and time, especially where documents are required to be uploaded to the portal. Following receipt of written responses from suppliers in relation to the questions set out in the RFI, the Bank plans to develop specification and determine the optimal method of tendering for the replacement equipment and solution. There is no guarantee that this RFI will lead to a competitive tender. PLEASE NOTE: Any communication that does not relate to the request of an NDA must be submitted via the ProContract e-sourcing portal www.bankofenglandtenders.co.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024437-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Feb 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BANK OF ENGLAND | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC2R 8AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | City of London | | Electoral ward | Walbrook | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42000000 - Industrial machinery ## Release History - 1 Oct 2021 at 12:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024437-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.bankofengland.co.uk - http://www.bankofenglandtenders.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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