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Provision of Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)

SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Apr 2026 at 14:37

Tender

05 Dec 2025 at 08:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), with the assistance of Scotland Excel, initiated a public procurement process for securing a Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) solution, under an open procedure. Intended for a period of 3 years with the option of two additional 12-month extensions, the procurement sought to address disaster recovery services under the CPV code 72251000, classified within the services category. The tender was stationed in Cambuslang, UK, with the procurement stage advancing from its active tender phase starting 5th December 2025 to an awarded contract status on 9th April 2026. The contract was officially awarded to Databarracks Limited with a signed contract value of £502,500 on 8th April 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in disaster recovery services, particularly those with expertise in technological solutions that support objectives such as recovery performance, connectivity, and monitoring capabilities. With the procurement process prioritising quality criteria including recovery objectives, testing, and connectivity, businesses with robust solutions in these areas are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Additionally, the engagement in a project scoped for up to 5 years, inclusive of extension options, can provide sustained business growth and position the supplier as a pivotal partner in governmental technology resilience projects.

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Notice Title

Provision of Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)

Notice Description

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS, 'the authority') Digital and Technology Services (DaTS) are currently looking for a contractor to provide a service for their fit-for-purpose Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) solution. This will be for a period of 3 years plus 2 x 12 month extension (optional)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS, 'the authority') Digital and Technology Services (DaTS) are currently looking for a contractor to provide a service for their fit-for-purpose Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) solution. This will be for a period of 3 years plus 2 x 12 month extension (optional) Additional information: Scotland Excel is acting on behalf of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service in the execution of this tender but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract throughout its lifetime.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef42
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032539-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72251000 - Disaster recovery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£502,500 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBUSLANG
Postcode
G72 7NA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Cambuslang East
Westminster Constituency
Rutherglen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DATABARRACKS

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