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DS331-20 Backup Solution

DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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19 Mar 2021 at 14:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is seeking to enhance its data management capabilities through the procurement of a new backup solution, titled "DS331-20 Backup Solution". This tender falls under the services category within the data services industry and is situated in Exeter, England. The procurement method used is a selective approach, with the tendering process initiated via a framework agreement. The tender was officially completed on 15 December 2020, and the contract commenced on 28 January 2021, ending on 27 January 2026. The total contract value is approximately £125,708.50.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in data backup, business continuity, and disaster recovery solutions. Companies that can provide on-premise hardware along with cloud storage options, and those capable of offering installation, configuration, and training services would be particularly well-positioned to compete. With the increased focus on data security and management, this tender may attract both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their footprint within the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DS331-20 Backup Solution

Notice Description

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority are looking to replace our existing backup solution. The aim of the project is to replace the existing provision with a new Backup/Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery solution. The new solution will require the successful bidder to supply, install, configure, test, and commission an on premise Endpoint Data Backup solution to replace the current system. The authority will require training on the provided solution. There will be a requirement for hardware on premise for fast backups and restores along with a cloud solution for longer term storage. This will be fully VMWare and physical server compatible.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a27d0c56-6e55-4ebb-9b07-e1c7e8e2979a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,705 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,708 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
15 Feb 2021 - 14 Feb 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Pete Aighton
Contact Email
paighton@dsfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01392872396

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX3 0NW
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Clyst Valley
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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