Tender

NW2482 - M365 Backup Solution

NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED

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Tender

30 May 2022 at 20:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Northumbrian Water Group Limited is currently conducting a tender process for the provision of an M365 Backup Solution, identified as NW2482, with an estimated value of £395,000 for Lot 1 and £445,000 for Lot 2. This procurement falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems, primarily in the water sector. The procurement is at the active tender stage, with expressions of interest due by noon on 9th June 2022, followed by the submission of Pre-Qualification Questionnaires by noon on 21st June 2022. The procurement process is selective, involving electronic submissions via the Ariba portal, with a planned contract duration of 5 years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions and implementation services, particularly those with experience in backup solutions for similar organisational scales. Companies capable of offering innovative data protection services and technical expertise in software integration consultancy are well-suited to compete in this process. Given the substantial user base of Northumbrian Water, successful bidders could establish long-term partnerships within the utilities sector, enhancing their visibility and credibility in the market.

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Notice Title

NW2482 - M365 Backup Solution

Notice Description

Northumbrian Water would like to appoint a supplier(s) for the provision of a M365 Backup Solution of NWL's core tenancy and associated Implementation Services. Northumbrian Water Limited (NWL) deliver both regulated and non-regulated water and wastewater services, one of 10 such providers in the UK, to just under 4.4m customers, operating principally in the North East of England and Essex and Suffolk. The business is headquartered in Durham and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Cheung Kong Hutchison Holdings (CKHH), based in Hong Kong. The business turns over PS900m and has circa 3000 UK based employees. The business is recognised as a leading customer service organisation with strong ethical values. NWL are looking to procure an independent backup solution to better protect the organisation's data following the deployment of M365 to all employees over recent years. NWL's M365 tenant consists of approx. 4000 licensed users, utilising; Exchange Online; Teams; One Drive for Business/SharePoint Online comprising of approx. 70 TBs The requirement is being tendered in 2 Lots. Following the tender process, NWL would like to award a 5 year contract, with the aim of awarding a single contract to one supplier or a contract under one of the following lots - Lot 1 - M365 Backup Solution Lot 2 - M365 Backup Solution + System Implementation We are looking for a supplier who has implemented a solution of similar scale to NWL.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - M365 Backup Solution

Northumbrian Water would like to appoint a supplier(s) for the provision of a M365 Backup Solution of NWL's core tenancy and associated Implementation Services.

Lot 2 - M365 Backup Solution and System Implementation

Northumbrian Water would like to appoint a supplier(s) for the provision of a M365 Backup Solution of NWL's core tenancy and associated Implementation Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0341c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015134-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£445,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£840,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Andriy Volkov
Contact Email
stacey.dixon@nwl.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7511701700

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5FJ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

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