Award

Backup Replacement Solution

ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT

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Award

12 Sep 2025 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Backup Replacement Solution has been conducted by ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT, located in St Albans, England. This process falls under the industry category of hardware services and was executed through a selective procurement method using a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement has moved through to the award stage, with the process being completed and a contract awarded on 13th June 2025. The contract, aimed at data recovery solutions, is set within the South East region of the United Kingdom and carries a value of £276,000. The contract period spans from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2030.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses focused on delivering robust data recovery solutions, particularly those capable of supplying hardware services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract particularly appealing due to the specified suitability criteria. The collaboration with a large-scale supplier like Boxxe Ltd highlights the potential for partnerships or sub-contracting possibilities for other businesses in the hardware or IT services sector looking to expand within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Backup Replacement Solution

Notice Description

The Council is looking for a suitable provider for our data recovery solution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa02d0ed-8314-43cd-b3a1-9b099dadbef3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa74338b-5dac-4f20-96c1-69e8b26d4546
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£276,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£276,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 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
ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST ALBANS
Postcode
AL1 3JE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
St Albans
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
St Albans

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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