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Enterprise Backup/Recovery & Cyber Resiliency Platform

NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

01 Jul 2026 at 12:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

15 Jun 2026 at 09:43

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

11 Jun 2026 at 08:25

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The tender process initiated by National Grid UK Limited aims to procure an Enterprise Backup/Recovery & Cyber Resiliency Platform to enhance and standardise its IT estate's resilience and recoverability. The procurement falls under the software package and information systems industry category and will support operations in the United Kingdom and the United States. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage with an end date of 27 July 2026 for proposal submissions. The procurement method being utilised is an open, competitive flexible procedure, and the anticipated contract award date is set for 15 October 2026. Key contacts include Cora Russell at the company's London headquarters.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses in the IT and software development sectors, particularly those specialising in data protection and cyber resilience solutions. Companies ranging from startups to large enterprises can leverage this contract to scale their operations, with the total contract value estimated at £18 million. The competitive two-stage process involves an initial self-assessment questionnaire followed by a comprehensive evaluation phase. Such a contract not only promises financial growth but also enhances the business profile by aligning with a prestigious infrastructure organisation like National Grid. Being able to support diverse enterprise environments, including cloud-based services and software-as-a-service offerings, will be advantageous for participating businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Enterprise Backup/Recovery & Cyber Resiliency Platform

Notice Description

The contracting authority intends to procure an enterprise Cyber Resilience and Recoverability Platform to enhance and standardise backup, recovery, and resilience capabilities across its IT estate. The objective is to establish a consistent, enterprise-wide approach that improves service continuity and supports effective recovery from disruptive events. The scope of the procurement will include the provision of a unified platform capable of supporting data protection and recovery across a range of enterprise environments, including infrastructure, cloud-based services, and software-as-a-service solutions. The platform will also support associated services required to ensure resilience across critical systems and business services. The solution is expected to deliver secure and resilient backup and recovery capabilities, supported by appropriate governance, policy management, and reporting. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate the ability to support controlled and reliable recovery processes, alongside ongoing assurance activities such as testing and validation. The intended outcome is the implementation of a scalable and robust enterprise capability that strengthens organisational resilience, enables timely restoration of services, and supports alignment with relevant regulatory, security, and operational requirements. Further details will be provided as part of the formal procurement process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The estimated value of the contract is not known by National Grid. This is because there is usually a wide variance in pricing that is caused by the size, scale and reach of software providers who range from start-ups, Small to Medium Enterprises (SME's) and global companies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b263
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061668-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2N 5EH
Postcode Area
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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