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Data Backup Solutions

HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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15 Mar 2021 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has awarded a contract for Data Backup Solutions, which falls under the goods category in the software and information systems industry. The contract, valued at £302,900, will be provided by Q Associates Ltd, a UK-based Rubrik Authorised Support Partner, for a duration of five years commencing from 1 April 2021. The procurement process was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition due to the unique technical requirements of the project, classifying it as a limited procurement method.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data management and backup solutions, particularly those capable of providing localised support in the UK. Companies with expertise in Rubrik technologies or those looking to expand their portfolio in IT support services may find this to be a beneficial avenue for growth. The contract underscores the importance of established partnerships and local support capabilities in securing public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Data Backup Solutions

Notice Description

Regulation 32 (b) (ii) insofar as is strictly necessary, where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator because competition is absent for technical reasons permits the awarding of contracts using the negotiated procedure without prior publication. The Health and Safety Executive asserts its belief that due to events beyond its control it has to award a contract for the purchase of Rubrik Brik appliances with the associated software pre-loaded, support and professional services to setup and configure the software to QA Associates. The supplier for this contract must be a UK-based RASP (Rubrik Authorised Support Partner), and so able to provide localised UK-based Level 1 and Level 2 support on behalf of Rubrik. Rubrik has recommended QA Associates and advised that they will grant QA Associates the most commercially advantageous price for undertaking this work. Therefore HSE propose to award the contract for this requirement for a period of 5 years commencing from 01 April 2021.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Regulation 32 (b) (ii) insofar as is strictly necessary, where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator because competition is absent for technical reasons permits the awarding of contracts using the negotiated procedure without prior publication. The Health and Safety Executive asserts its belief that due to events beyond its control it has to award a contract for the purchase of Rubrik Brik appliances with the associated software pre-loaded, support and professional services to setup and configure the software to QA Associates. The supplier for this contract must be a UK-based RASP (Rubrik Authorised Support Partner), and so able to provide localised UK-based Level 1 and Level 2 support on behalf of Rubrik. Rubrik has recommended QA Associates and advised that they will grant QA Associates the most commercially advantageous price for undertaking this work. Therefore HSE propose to award the contract for this requirement for a period of 5 years commencing from 01 April 2021.

Procurement Information

Regulation 32 (b) (ii) insofar as is strictly necessary, where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator because competition is absent for technical reasons permits the awarding of contracts using the negotiated procedure without prior publication. The Health and Safety Executive asserts its belief that due to events beyond its control it has to award a contract for the purchase of Rubrik Brik appliances with the associated software pre-loaded, support and professional services to setup and configure the software to QA Associates. The supplier for this contract must be a UK-based RASP (Rubrik Authorised Support Partner), and so able to provide localised UK-based Level 1 and Level 2 support on behalf of Rubrik. Rubrik has recommended QA Associates and advised that they will grant QA Associates the most commercially advantageous price for undertaking this work. Therefore HSE propose to award the contract for this requirement for a period of 5 years commencing from 01 April 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029bb9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005192-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£302,900 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
Jackie Fairclough
Contact Email
jackie.fairclough@hse.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7HS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Q ASSOCIATES

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