Provision of a Smart Storage Solution

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        "description": "This pre-market engagement exercise aims to facilitate a transparent opportunity for the Authority to assess the Market, to understand what technology exists, and to allow the Authority to shape and refine a set of requirements for a new smart storage solution. \nInterested Suppliers are asked to consider the PME Brief, complete a brief questionnaire and indicate whether you would like to provide a presentation to the Authority detailing a relevant solution. Presentation themes are included in the PME brief along with specific questions for Suppliers to address.\nSupplier presentation dates are set as :\n19th June 2026\n25th June 2026\nIf you are interested in taking part in this pre-market engagement exercise, please complete the requirements section on Atamis and express an interest - https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome\nThe force reserve the right not to invite all suppliers who respond to PME presentations. \nIf you have any problems viewing this opportunity or registering your interest, please email Commercial at Commercial@northants.police.uk"
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