Award

Provision of a Data Protection & Backup Solution

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales, located in Pontypridd, has recently awarded a contract for the provision of a data protection and backup solution, classified under the services category with CPV code 72300000 (Data services). This contract, valued at £488,285.16, was awarded to Bechtle Limited and signed on 31st October 2025. The procurement process has reached the Award stage following a tender initiation, aimed at ensuring the security, integrity, and availability of the University's critical information assets. This is crucial as the institution relies on digital systems for its core functions. The location of the procurement is Pontypridd, which may be relevant for businesses interested in participating in similar opportunities.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialised in IT services, particularly those offering data backup, recovery, and cybersecurity solutions. Companies equipped to comply with data protection regulations and capable of providing reliable and rapid recovery services can find growth potential in similar bidding opportunities. Small to medium enterprises that excel in delivering secure digital infrastructure services may also benefit from engaging with public institutions like universities, which continually seek to enhance their operational resilience and data protection capabilities.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Data Protection & Backup Solution

Notice Description

The University requires a data protection and backup solution to ensure the security, integrity, and availability of its critical information assets. As the institution increasingly relies on digital systems to support teaching, research, and administrative functions, it is essential to safeguard data against loss, corruption, cyber threats, and system failures. The procurement will provide a solution which has reliable backup, rapid recovery capabilities, and compliance with relevant data protection regulations, enabling the University to maintain continuous operations and protect sensitive information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-159201
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159201
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£488,285 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
Ethan Jones
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 1443482386

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BECHTLE

Further Information

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