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Netbackup Licenses

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

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13 May 2025 at 08:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the University of Salford, a sub-central government public authority based in Salford, UK, has reached the award and contract stage for their tender titled "Netbackup Licenses" in the software industry category. This contract, effective from 13th May 2025 until 10th May 2026, involves renewing the license for the University's NetBackup Service. The procurement method used was below the threshold with an unknown specification, and a framework agreement was in place. The contract was awarded to Phoenix Software Limited, based in Yorkshire, with a total value of £113,157. The award was officially activated on 12th May 2025, targeting the delivery region of UKD3 in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in software and information systems, particularly those capable of handling large-scale data protection solutions. Businesses looking to leverage such contracts for growth should have strong capabilities in providing comprehensive software licensing solutions, particularly for educational institutions like universities. While this specific award has been completed, similar tenders offer valuable avenues for companies aiming to expand their portfolio in the public education sector, particularly those with the capacity to work within governmental frameworks and agreements.

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Notice Title

Netbackup Licenses

Notice Description

The University of Salford is seeking to renew their license subscription for their NetBackup Service. They are actively seeking interested companies that can provide a quotation for the following Licenses. VERITAS ALTA DATA PROTECTION XPLAT 1 FRONT END TB STANDARD SUBSCRIPTION

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051192
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020690-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£113,157 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
12 May 2025 - 10 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-finance@salford.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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