Scope
Reference
1260
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.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 30191400 - Shredders
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
8 July 2025
Engagement process description
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.
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 January 2026
Contracting authority
The Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall Police
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJZW-2866-PYJW
Middlemoor
Exeter
EX2 7HQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government