Planning

On-premise Backup Solution Soft Market Testing Exercise

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

06 May 2021 at 10:21

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

30 Apr 2021 at 17:02

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council is currently engaging in a soft market testing exercise titled "On-premise Backup Solution Soft Market Testing Exercise". This procurement falls under the IT software category, specifically focusing on backup software solutions. The planning stage is underway, with key activities set to conclude with an engagement end date of 17th May 2021. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses via the specified In-Tend portal by the aforementioned deadline, as the council reviews its backup capabilities in light of increasing risks from ransomware attacks and the integration of new technologies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those specialising in backup and recovery software, system integration for hybrid cloud environments, and data security. Businesses with expertise in providing solutions that ensure compatibility with various platforms, including Nutanix and IBM systems, as well as offering innovative backup features such as immutable backups and selective data recovery, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Participation may also benefit SMEs in the IT sector looking to expand their market presence in public sector procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

On-premise Backup Solution Soft Market Testing Exercise

Notice Description

The Council has carried out a review of its enterprise backup capabilities and strengths with regards to operational and recovery effectiveness. It is recognised that ransomware attacks on Public Sector organisations are increasing and that BCC needs to further strengthen its backup and recovery architecture to further reduce such risks in line with best practice UK NCSC guidance. BCC has recently deployed Nutanix Hyperconverged technology into its new commercially hosted data centres, along with a Microsoft Azure Landing Zone to create a Hybrid Cloud capability. This platform is the primary compute solution for the council, running alongside legacy platforms including UNIX, AIX and VMware hosted on a range of hardware including IBM PSeries. The legacy platforms are expected to remain in place for the next 18-24months while existing projects complete. As such, any refreshed Back Up solution must also cater for the legacy platforms which include SAP. We are seeking input from the market to gauge the level of interest in providing solutions that will support the council's future on-premise enterprise backup solution. It is essential that the solution can provide: * Full integration with Nutanix AHV * Full integration with Legacy Platforms (IBM PSeries / AIX) * Immutable / offline backups * Selective and full recovery of systems / data from backups This exercise will provide the council with an insight into how potential providers solutions contribute to these goals and the level of interest. The council is also requesting an itemised itinerary of the components of the solutions being proposed so that it can be informed on the combined costs of the solutions that are on offer from the market. Please read the document and if you feel that your organisation is able to contribute to this soft market sounding exercise please complete the requirements questionnaire, along with a solution overview and itemised price list and submit it via the In-Tend portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc by 5:00pm on the 17th May 2021. Registration on In-Tend is free. The system is secure and access to the clarifications will only be made available to those employees of the Council, and/or their authorised advisers in respect of this soft market sounding request. If you are unable to register with In-Tend please either email us at cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in responding please click on the following link to access the Council's portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register your interest. We will send you a username and password so you can download the documentation. Please note that this is not a call for competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb014efc-382d-482d-972c-713908f71ab8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8088bbd-d3c7-4379-bcdf-729a0b76550f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

48710000 - Backup or recovery software package

72212710 - Backup or recovery software development services

72910000 - Computer back-up services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 May 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement Services
Contact Email
cps@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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