The Department of Finance wishes to establish a framework for Disposal Services for IT equipment, electronic and electrical equipment for use by the Northern Ireland Public Sector. Unauthorised disclosure of information / sensitive data is a major risk mainly due to the increasing dependence on electronic storage systems and the use of disposable media. NICS Departments and Bodies have therefore developed asset disposal strategies that can require data to be deleted from media and equipment sometimes prior to its permanent removal from site for disposal and/or recycling or for assured data destruction take place. The framework therefore seeks to appoint contractors to — securely and irreversibly delete data from a range of media either on the customer's premises / or off-site; and — securely and legally dispose of redundant information and communications technology equipment and media.

The Department of Finance wishes to establish a framework for Disposal Services for IT equipment, electronic and electrical equipment for use by the Northern Ireland Public Sector. Unauthorised disclosure of information / sensitive data is a major risk mainly due to the increasing dependence on electronic storage systems and the use of disposable media. NICS Departments and Bodies have therefore developed asset disposal strategies that can require data to be deleted from media and equipment sometimes prior to its permanent removal from site for disposal and/or recycling or for assured data destruction take place. The framework therefore seeks to appoint contractors to — securely and irreversibly delete data from a range of media either on the customer's premises / or off-site; and — securely and legally dispose of redundant information and communications technology equipment and media.