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TENDER FOR BACKUP OF CRITICAL SERVER INFRASTRUCTURE ON-PREMISES AND CLOUD 3 YEAR CONTRACT (TO JANUARY 2029) WITH OPTION TO EXTEND FOR 2 YEARS TO JANUARY 2031

FERMANAGH AND OMAGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

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20 Nov 2025 at 12:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is seeking tenders for a three-year contract, with an option to extend for an additional two years, for the backup of critical server infrastructure on-premises and in the cloud. This co-managed service will be facilitated by the Council’s ICT team in collaboration with the successful supplier. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 10th December 2025. This opportunity falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically focusing on software packages, information systems, and communication equipment, and is valued at GBP 27,600. The contract is expected to commence on 5th January 2026 in Enniskillen, United Kingdom, and operate until January 2029, with the potential extension until January 2031.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in managing critical server backups and cloud services. Companies with expertise in the Nutanix Hypervisor and those capable of offering robust software and communication solutions will find this contract particularly suitable. The open competition nature of this procurement, which is below the threshold, encourages a competitive environment among potential suppliers, allowing small to medium-sized enterprises an opportunity to secure a long-term contract with a public authority. Firms seeking to expand their portfolio within the public sector in Northern Ireland are well-placed to benefit from tendering for this project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TENDER FOR BACKUP OF CRITICAL SERVER INFRASTRUCTURE ON-PREMISES AND CLOUD 3 YEAR CONTRACT (TO JANUARY 2029) WITH OPTION TO EXTEND FOR 2 YEARS TO JANUARY 2031

Notice Description

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council invite tenders for a co-managed service - between the Council ICT team and the successful supplier. This will cover the backup of critical server infrastructure, mainly AHV - the native Nutanix Hypervisor - on-premises and cloud 3-year contract (to January 2029) with option to extend for 2 years to January 2031. It's anticipated that the contract and service will be live and operational by the end of January 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e55c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075620-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
£27,600 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 20255 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FERMANAGH AND OMAGH DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@fermanaghomagh.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ENNISKILLEN
Postcode
BT74 7BA
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0G Fermanagh and Omagh
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Fermanagh and Omagh
Electoral Ward
Portora
Westminster Constituency
Fermanagh and South Tyrone

Further Information

Notice Documents

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