--- title: "Hard Disk Drive and Mobile Phone Shredder" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05527f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05527f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05527f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05527f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE" published: "2025-07-01" --- # Hard Disk Drive and Mobile Phone Shredder Buyer: THE CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05527f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05527f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05527f.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036483-2025 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2030 | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX2 7HQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | St Loyes | | Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 30191400 - Shredders - 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services ## Release History - 1 Jul 2025 at 14:18 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036483-2025 - 24 Jun 2025 at 11:12 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034689-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036483-2025 1st July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034689-2025 24th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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