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Comms Circuits for Disaster Recovery and Backup Services

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2026 at 16:37

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Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Comms Circuits for Disaster Recovery and Backup Services," falling under the industry category of software packages and information systems. The procurement, located in Kendal, United Kingdom, was managed through a direct method below the threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined process. This contract, awarded to I.T. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LIMITED, with a duration from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027, includes a potential one-year extension. The contract was signed on 4 December 2025 with a gross value of £98,064, covering communication lines dedicated to disaster recovery and backup services, marking a significant procurement milestone for the region's sub-central government authority.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in IT and communications, which are well-positioned to provide similar services or expand their portfolio to cater to public sector needs. The nature of the contract suggests demand for robust software solutions and information systems tailored to emergency preparedness and data integrity. Businesses proficient in disaster recovery infrastructure, backup software, and secure communication lines may find potential partnership and service extension opportunities here. Engaging in these projects could enhance their market visibility and expand their scope in the public procurement domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Comms Circuits for Disaster Recovery and Backup Services

Notice Description

Procurement of contract for communication lines - backup and disaster recovery circuit.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067332
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027010-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,720 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

I.T. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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