Tender

Provision of Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)

SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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Tender

05 Dec 2025 at 08:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is undertaking a tender for the "Provision of Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)" under the coordination of Scotland Excel, although Scotland Excel will not be involved in the contract management. This procurement process falls under the industry category of "Disaster recovery services" (CPV code 72251000), targeting technological services within the region UKM75. The current stage of the process is the Tender stage, with an open procedure allowing for electronic submissions until 14th January 2026 at 12:00 PM. Interested bidders should ensure they submit their proposals electronically, adhering to the guideline resources available on the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital and technological services related to disaster recovery. The contract spans three years with possibilities of extending by two additional twelve-month periods, which presents a stable and potentially long-term engagement for successful candidates. Prioritising quality criteria such as recovery objectives and performance, testing and assurance, sustainability, and fair work, as well as price considerations, this procurement is well-suited for firms experienced in providing robust digital recovery solutions. Businesses that can deliver exceptional service while meeting the specified quality standards of performance, connectivity, support, and sustainability will find this an attractive opportunity to expand their portfolio and establish or strengthen relationships within the public safety sector.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef42
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079965-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 20262 months to go
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Ellie Street
Contact Email
ellie.street@scotland-excel.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1416464637

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

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