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Backup & Recovery Solution

University of Dundee

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21 Sep 2026 at 16:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Dundee is procuring a SaaS enterprise backup and recovery solution as a data management service. The requirement covers provision of the platform, cloud storage, software licences for protected workloads, implementation and configuration, service transition, testing, validation, knowledge transfer, training, documentation, maintenance, updates and vendor support. The solution must integrate with the University’s existing infrastructure and protect workloads hosted across VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, Proxmox and physical servers. The procurement is also described as including a cloud-based design platform, secure web access, data exchange with a University-hosted virtual machine, and ongoing vendor maintenance. The work is delivered in Dundee, supporting the University’s infrastructure and research-related computing activities.

The process reached tender: the University invited offers through an open procedure. The tender submission deadline was 26 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC, with bid opening and the award period starting at the same time. Bids must be in English and remain valid until 30 March 2027 at 23:59 UK time. The estimated tender value is £317,000 including the stated currency. The procurement has one lot, separately valued at £750,000, with a contract duration of 1,440 days; the lot uses a 60% quality and 40% price evaluation, and variants are not permitted. Electronic and written submissions are allowed. Staff names and professional qualifications must be provided. The buyer is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement.

This opportunity suits suppliers of enterprise backup, disaster recovery and cloud data-management platforms with the technical capability to deliver a complete managed solution rather than software alone. Relevant expertise includes protecting and recovering workloads across VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, Proxmox and physical server environments; supplying secure cloud storage and workload licensing; and integrating SaaS services with existing university infrastructure. Competitors should be able to provide implementation, configuration, transition, testing, validation, knowledge transfer and user training, supported by clear technical documentation. Ongoing maintenance, platform updates and vendor support are required, so established service and support operations are important. Suppliers must identify the staff assigned to the work and provide their professional qualifications, alongside evidence of quality in their offer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Backup & Recovery Solution

Notice Description

The University is seeking the provision, implementation, transition and ongoing support of a SaaS Enterprise Backup and Recovery solution. The scope of this procurement includes: - Provision of the backup and recovery platform. - Associated cloud storage services. - Software licensing for protected workloads. - Professional services required to support implementation, configuration and service transition. - Testing, validation and knowledge transfer activities. - Training and supporting documentation. - Ongoing software maintenance, platform updates and vendor support. The SaaS solution shall integrate with the University's existing infrastructure and support the protection of workloads hosted across VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, Proxmox and physical server environments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The option is a cloud-based design platform, accessible via a secure web interface, offering enhanced scalability and reduced infrastructure overhead. The solution will integrate with a University of Dundee-hosted virtual machine to enable secure data exchange and computational workflows. Installation of server-side components will be managed by the DDU Data Management and Computational Chemistry teams, with network provisioning supported by DTS. Ongoing maintenance and updates will be provided by the vendor.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0776db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089342-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

72322000 - Data management services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

79930000 - Specialty design services

79933000 - Design support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£317,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 2026Today
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
University of Dundee
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4HN
Postcode Area
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Further Information

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