Surplex UK Limited has achieved JOSCAR registration – the gold standard accreditation for suppliers to the UK defence sector – following an extensive security and compliance assessment.

The registration means Surplex UK Limited can now provide secure IT disposal services to MOD contractors, defence primes like BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce, and organisations throughout the UK’s £60 billion defence supply chain.

Why It Matters

JOSCAR (Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register) isn’t just another certificate. The assessment scrutinises everything from staff vetting procedures to data handling protocols, ensuring suppliers meet the exacting standards required when handling equipment that may contain classified or sensitive defence information.

“Defence organisations can’t risk their old servers ending up in the wrong hands,” said Mark Willis, Managing Director at Surplex UK Limited. “JOSCAR registration proves we meet the stringent security requirements this sector demands – and that assurance extends to all our clients, whether they’re in defence, healthcare, finance, or any sector handling sensitive data.”

What Sets JOSCAR Apart

Unlike standard certifications, JOSCAR registration requires:

• Independent security audits of all operational procedures
• Staff security clearance verification processes
• Complete chain of custody documentation systems
• Continuous compliance monitoring and improvement
• Endorsement by major defence contractors including BAE Systems, Leonardo, and Thales UK

The registration complements Surplex UK Limited’s existing ISO 14001, ICO, and Environment Agency certifications, creating what Mark calls “defence-grade security for everyday business IT disposal.”

Real-World Impact

For defence contractors who’ve struggled to find compliant IT recyclers, JOSCAR registration removes a significant procurement headache.

“We’ve seen defence organisations storing old equipment for years because they couldn’t find a recycler who met their security requirements,” Mark explained. “That ends now. We can collect, destroy data to military standards, and provide the audit trails defence contracts demand.”

What’s Included

Surplex UK Limited’s JOSCAR-approved services include:

• Multi-method certified data destruction (wiping, degaussing, shredding)
• FREE collection across Southern England and South Wales
• 24/7 access to destruction certificates via secure online portal
• Real-time asset tracking from collection to final disposal
• Out-of-hours collections for sensitive operations

Beyond Defence

Whilst JOSCAR opens doors to defence sector work, Mark sees broader benefits: “If we can meet defence sector standards, imagine what that means for a law firm, accountancy practice, or healthcare trust. It’s defence-grade security applied to everyday business IT disposal.”

The company’s online portal – unique in the IT recycling industry – gives clients instant access to destruction certificates, WEEE transfer notes, and complete audit trails. “No more chasing paperwork or waiting for emailed PDFs,” Mark added. “Everything’s there instantly when auditors come knocking.”