--- title: "Provision of IT Storage and Secure Disposal" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04377d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04377d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04377d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04377d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-02-06" --- # Provision of IT Storage and Secure Disposal Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04377d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04377d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04377d.json) ## Summary The Essex County Council is planning a tender for the provision of IT Storage and Secure Disposal services. This procurement opportunity falls under the IT services category and is aimed at finding a supplier to provide secure NCSC and ADISA accredited services. The main focus of this tender is on the secure recycling and disposal of redundant IT equipment, along with providing secure storage facilities. The planned future notice date for this opportunity is 2nd April 2024. This tender from Essex County Council presents an opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specializing in secure IT recycling and disposal. Companies with expertise in providing NCSC and ADISA accredited services are well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses offering secure storage solutions for IT equipment would find this opportunity relevant. The tender process is currently in the planning stage, allowing interested businesses to shape their proposals to align with the council's requirements. ## Notice This is a PIN as part of Market Engagement for the provision of IT Storage and Secure Disposal for Essex County Council. ECC are searching for a supplier to provide secure NCSC and ADISA accredited redundant IT recycling and disposal services. It will also include the provision of secure storage for new or to be reused IT equipment. ### Lot Information Lot 1 For the provision of a Contract for Essex County Council ('ECC') Technology Services (and agreed partners) with a supplier to provide secure NCSC and ADISA accredited redundant IT recycling and disposal services. It will also include the provision of secure storage for new or to be reused IT equipment. The supplier will provide fully auditable, secure and, where applicable, NCSC approved redundant IT recycling services for all types of IT equipment. The full end to end process with be recorded within a database and full reporting available as and when required. Data destruction certificates or physical destruction certificates will be provided for all data bearing items that are either recycled or resold. Only erasure software approved by the NCSC will be used for data erasure purposes. Physical destruction of data bearing items not deemed fit for reuse or resale will take place at the supplier facility without the need for onward travel prior to destruction. The supplier will provide a small secure storage facility/area for the short term storage of new or to be reused equipment. The facility must be located within 60 minute drive of County Hall, Chelmsford CM1 1QH. This is to ensure that authorised ECC personnel or our representatives (approved 3rd party suppliers) are able to collect and deliver equipment within an appropriate timescale. All items for disposal will be securely and effectively recycled with a minimum percentage to landfill. The supplier must be registered with the environment agency for the handling and disposal in line with WEEE regulations. The supplier must adhere to the ADISA Standard 8.0 for secure transport of data bearing items including GPS tracked vehicles, DBS checked staff, transport to be owned and operated by the supplier and all transport to be hard sided and secure during transit. The supplier will agree to a shared asset value return for all equipment sold following processing. The asset value return fund can be used for purchasing of replacement parts, peripherals including but not limited to batteries, keyboards, mice, docking stations, monitors and power supplies. It can also be used for good causes as agreed by ECC and the supplier such as community computing schemes or digital inclusions projects. Processed items will be sold to trade outlets through a remarketing partner and the value split between the supplier and ECC on an agreed percentage of ECC 75% and Supplier 25%. To register interest in this contract, and to help shape our procurement, please click here: https://forms.office.com/e/GHPhNxRsVa ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003847-2024 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Apr 2024 | | 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHELMSFORD | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM1 1QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex | | Local authority | Chelmsford | | Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central | | Westminster constituency | Chelmsford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 50324000 - Support services of personal computers - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 6 Feb 2024 at 11:58 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003847-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://forms.office.com/e/GHPhNxRsVa - https://www.essex.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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