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Notice Title

Replacement Backup Solution Platform

Notice Description

Thanet District Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of a replacement backup solution platform and associated hardware for the Council's Servers, Data and Hardware and invites prospective bidders to submit a Tender to meet the Employer's requirements. Thanet District Council's current backup solution platform is in need of replacement. This covers all council data held on premises and on its Google environment. Prompt installation is required to avoid disruption to services and to allow a smooth transition over to a new backup solution platform, enabling the Council to keep the required data in line with its backup schedule and policies. Configuration transfer and implementation support are also required to ensure seamless installation. The Contract is anticipated to commence upon July for a duration of 5 years. Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download and complete according to instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal quotations. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender document. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12.00hrs (Midday) on 7 May 2026. Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12.00hrs (Midday) on 18 May 2026. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Margate:-Software-package-and-information-systems./D7PNBF3G5H To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/D7PNBF3G5H

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-068a20
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037311-2026
Current Stage: Tender
All Stages: Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Goods
Procurement Method: Open
Procurement Method Details: Open procedure
Tender Suitability: SME, VCSE
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48611000 - Database software package

48780000 - System, storage and content management software package

72212710 - Backup or recovery software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value: £240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline: 18 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 5 Jul 2026 - 5 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Active
Lots Status: Active
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: REPLACEMENT BACKUP SOLUTION PLATFORM
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: MARGATE
Postcode: CT9 1XZ
Post Town: Canterbury
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3): TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location: TLJ44 East Kent
Local Authority: Thanet
Electoral Ward: Cliftonville West
Westminster Constituency: East Thanet

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037311-2026
23rd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

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