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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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10 Dec 2025 at 16:43

Summary of the contracting process

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is initiating an open procurement process for a "Backup of Critical Server Infrastructure On-Premises and Cloud" contract, spanning three years with the possibility of a two-year extension until January 2031. This contract, valued at £27,600, seeks services in the IT sector, specifically for networking, internet and intranet software, information systems, and computer back-up services. Interested parties must submit their electronic tenders by 15 December 2025. The contract aims to be operational by the end of January 2026, with the work to be carried out primarily in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, adhering to devolved Northern Irish regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those specialising in cloud computing, internet and intranet solutions, and computer back-up services. The project invites collaboration between the supplier and the council's ICT team, making it ideal for businesses geared towards co-management and bespoke IT solutions. Companies experienced in Nutanix Hypervisor environments or offering broad IT consulting and support services are well-suited for this competitive, open procurement under sub-central government regulations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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 is 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-05f332
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081690-2025
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

48220000 - Internet and intranet software package

48800000 - Information systems and servers

48820000 - Servers

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

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

72300000 - Data services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72900000 - Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services

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
10 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2027 6-12 months
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

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