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IT Back-up Devices & Software - AWARD

PD PORTS

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27 Jan 2026 at 08:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by PD Ports for the provision of IT back-up devices and software has been completed. The contract, awarded to Bytes Software Services, falls under the industry category of computer back-up services (CPV code 72910000). PD Ports, based in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom, employed a restricted procedure to select the supplier. The tender was part of a selective procurement method, closed on 17th October 2024, and the subsequent contract runs from 13th March 2025 to 13th March 2030. This process reached the award stage on 15th March 2025, with the awarded notice published on 27th January 2026.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in IT security and back-up services, especially those capable of supporting long-term service agreements, given the contract's five-year duration. Although not specified for SMEs or VCSEs, larger entities with a robust infrastructure in computer back-up services are well-positioned to compete in this market space. Businesses looking to expand their footprint across diverse geographical locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and broader global markets, will find this contract particularly attractive.

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Notice Title

IT Back-up Devices & Software - AWARD

Notice Description

To submit a detailed and fully priced Proposal response for a 5 year agreement for IT Back-up Devices & Software.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a823dee-6b2e-451a-87c5-d1cb6e61b528
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f822a113-bb97-4807-ab94-161f606789ab
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72910000 - Computer back-up services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2025 - 13 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PD PORTS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
-
Postcode
TS2 1AH
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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