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Data Backup System for FCDO

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed the procurement process for a "Data Backup System" tailored to their needs in the information technology sector. This limited procurement process was initiated via competitive quotation, with a contract value of £16,975. The tender period ended on 1st March 2021, and the contract commenced on 30th March 2021, lasting until 29th March 2023. The procurement is based in London, England, underscoring its significance in the UK public sector.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in backup and recovery solutions. Businesses that can offer tailored, integrated, and easily configurable systems are well-positioned to enhance their market presence through similar tenders. With the increasing demand for robust data management solutions in various sectors, firms experienced in compliance with governmental IT security standards can particularly benefit from participating in future procurement opportunities of this kind.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data Backup System for FCDO

Notice Description

FCDO require a fully integrated, easily configurable and specialised backup system. Perpetual license bought for Bacula. 2 (+1 +1) contract term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4bd92fe8-6af1-4ab1-a07d-c4383f3949b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f87b69bc-f96a-4b1b-a44f-d0e817f9f23f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48710000 - Backup or recovery software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,975 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,975 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2021 - 29 Mar 2023 1-2 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
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BACULA SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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