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Nexus Backup and Recovery Solution

TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS

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14 Apr 2026 at 15:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive, operating under the trading name Nexus, has completed the procurement process for the "Nexus Backup and Recovery Solution" contract. This contract, under the CCS Framework RM6098 Technology Products and Associated Services 2, involves IT backup and recovery solutions and falls within the software package and information systems industry category. Based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK, the procurement method utilised was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, and the contract was awarded on 14 April 2026 to Akhter Computers Limited.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those providing software and information systems. The contract, valued at GBP 844,406.91, was awarded via a mini-competition under the CCS framework lot. Companies specialising in quality and competitive pricing, such as Akhter Computers Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise, are ideal contenders for similar contracts. The process evaluated bids based on criteria prioritising price and quality, providing vendors an opportunity to demonstrate their value propositions effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nexus Backup and Recovery Solution

Notice Description

Contract awarded for IT backup and recovery solution. This contract is under the CCS Framework RM6098 Technology Products and Associated Services 2.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract awarded for IT backup and recovery solution. This is a Mini-competition under CCS framework RM6098 lot 1.

Procurement Information

Contract awarded for Backup and recovery solution via a mini competition under the CCS Framework RM6098 Lot 1.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06825d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033935-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£844,406 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 5DE
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Arthur's Hill
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKHTER COMPUTERS

Further Information

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