ID 4763756 - DOF IT ASSIST - DISPOSAL SERVICES FOR IT EQUIPMENT ELECTRONIC AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT EXERCISE

The procurement contact named on the official notice.

**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. *This is a follow on refresh of the Pre-Market Engagement that was undertaken in 2022.* 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 an update in supplier awareness, engagement and opinion, gain an updated insight to the market possibilities and potential innovative solutions; understand risks and issues not previously considered; inform the Procurement Strategy; and gain an updated insight into suppliers views on the inclusion of Social Value.

Interested parties are requested to complete the questionnaire within the CfT documents area under ID 4763756 - DoF IT Assist - Disposal Services For IT Equipment Electronic And Electrical Equipment - Pre-Market Engagement Exercise and return it via eTendersNI by 3.00pm on Friday 5th May 2023.

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.