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ID 4174325 Department of Finance DISPOSAL SERVICES FOR IT EQUIPMENT, ELECTRONIC AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - Market Sounding Exercise

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***PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT EXERCISE*** The Department of Finance is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a Contract with a Supplier(s) to provide Disposal Services for IT Equipment, Electronic and Electrical Equipment for all bodies covered by NI Public Procurement Policy https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/list-public-bodies-which-ni-public-procurement-policy-applies. The potential scale and scope of this service is such that it offers a significant opportunity to bidders. Prior to initiating the procurement the Department of Finance wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process. The objectives of this exercise are to: gain initial supplier awareness, engagement and opinion, gain insight to the market possibilities and potential innovative solutions; understand risks and issues not previously considered; inform the Procurement Strategy; and Gain insight into suppliers views on the inclusion of Social Value clauses. Interested parties are requested to complete the questionnaire within the CfT documents area and return it via eTendersNI by 3.00pm on Thursday 28 April 2022. Any requests for clarification relating to this exercise must be communicated using the secure messaging function on the eTendersNI portal. Responses to requests for clarification will be communicated by CPD to all interested suppliers through the eTendersNI messaging system. Your completed questionnaire should be uploaded within the eTendersNI portal via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) clarifications messaging function.