Tender

MS Azure Backup, Archive and DR Services

HISTORIC ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

29 Mar 2022 at 11:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Historic England seeking a contract for "MS Azure Backup, Archive and DR Services" to ensure the protection, backup, restoration, archiving, and reporting of their data in the Microsoft Azure Cloud. This opportunity falls under the data storage services category and is currently at the Tender stage. The tender period ends on 28th April 2022, with the contract expected to commence on 14th May 2022 for an initial term of 12 months, with the possibility of four additional extensions. The location for this procurement is the United Kingdom, specifically Wiltshire, and the procurement follows an open procedure above the threshold.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in data storage, disaster recovery, and database services to contribute to Historic England's operational needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Companies with expertise in cloud services, data management, and IT support are well-suited to compete, allowing them to potentially expand their client base and forge a long-term partnership with a significant public institution.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

MS Azure Backup, Archive and DR Services

Notice Description

To provide Historic England with a flexible, scalable and resilient MS Azure Support Service to protect, back-up, restore, archive and report on Historic England's data held in the Microsoft Azure Cloud. The Contract will be for a 12 month period commencing on 14th May 2022 and with an option to extend for four further 12 month periods. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/Home in order to express interest and download documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2391662d-3f50-4b01-a139-7130c88311a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10594e6b-6490-4292-922d-d0844c6b04ad
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72251000 - Disaster recovery services

72317000 - Data storage services

72320000 - Database services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 May 2022 - 13 May 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 2EH
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)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-2391662d-3f50-4b01-a139-7130c88311a7-2022-03-29T12:46:15+01:00",
    "date": "2022-03-29T12:46:15+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-2391662d-3f50-4b01-a139-7130c88311a7",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "IT-514-46-P/REF 00000046",
        "title": "MS Azure Backup, Archive and DR Services",
        "description": "To provide Historic England with a flexible, scalable and resilient MS Azure Support Service to protect, back-up, restore, archive and report on Historic England's data held in the Microsoft Azure Cloud. The Contract will be for a 12 month period commencing on 14th May 2022 and with an option to extend for four further 12 month periods. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/Home in order to express interest and download documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No",
        "datePublished": "2022-03-29T12:46:15+01:00",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "72317000",
            "description": "Data storage services"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "72251000",
                "description": "Disaster recovery services"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "72320000",
                "description": "Database services"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "SN2 2EH"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure (above threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2022-04-28T00:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2022-05-14T01:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2027-05-13T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10594e6b-6490-4292-922d-d0844c6b04ad",
                "datePublished": "2022-03-29T12:46:15+01:00",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "description": "Additional information on how to apply for this contract",
                "url": "https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-187017",
            "name": "Historic England",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Historic England"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Firefly Avenue, Swindon",
                "locality": "Wiltshire",
                "postalCode": "SN2 2EH",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Richard Wright",
                "email": "Richard.Wright@HistoricEngland.org.uk",
                "telephone": "020 7973 3410"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-187017",
        "name": "Historic England"
    }
}