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DBS Backup Solution

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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27 Jul 2021 at 08:37

Summary of the contracting process

The MINISTRY OF DEFENCE has successfully completed a tender process for a project titled "DBS Backup Solution," which falls under the software package and information systems category. This procurement, valued at £349,985.18, aimed to enhance data backup services across three sites: Cheadle Hulme, Abbey Wood, and Walker House. The procurement method utilised was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period concluded on 8 March 2021. The contract commenced on 1 April 2021 and is set to run until 31 March 2022.

This procurement opportunity could provide significant business growth for companies specialising in data management solutions, particularly those offering innovative backup systems that can operate off-site. Suppliers with experience in government contracts, especially those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), may find this to be an accessible opportunity, given the contract's focus on enhancing the operational capabilities of the Defence Business Services.

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Notice Title

DBS Backup Solution

Notice Description

DBS (Defence Business Services) need to update the back-up of their systems moving from a tape-based library system where tapes are taken off site manually, to a system that provides off-site back-up across three of the DBS sites. This purchase will be used for the back-up and recovery of systems across the Authority's estate (Cheadle Hulme, Abbey Wood and Walker House).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e1fc58e-81f6-427b-a37e-3c01ef2132f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e55af044-a0d9-4897-93ae-5a331e8c9a29
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£349,985 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£349,985 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROBRAND

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