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IBM Tape Library Replacement for Ransomware Protection

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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16 Mar 2023 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has recently awarded a contract for the procurement of "IBM Tape Library Replacement for Ransomware Protection" to OCF Ltd. The procurement process has been completed, with a total contract value of £908,826. The University of Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, UK, initiated this tender through a limited procurement method with the main procurement category being goods. The tender was at the award stage and was not openly competed due to technical reasons, as OCF Ltd was considered the only viable supplier capable of delivering the required IBM equipment.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in providing technology integration and support services for backup and disaster recovery solutions. Companies with experience in supplying hardware and software solutions, particularly in the education sector, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process aimed to upgrade components in the existing Research Computing Backup solution to enhance security against ransomware attacks. Businesses interested in offering similar technical solutions and ongoing support services would find this tender relevant for potential business growth opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IBM Tape Library Replacement for Ransomware Protection

Notice Description

Upgrade components in the existing Research Computing Backup solution which would provide immutable storage.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Replacement of one hardware component (one of two Tape Libraries) of the overall integrated IBM solution (Spectrum Scale, Spectrum Protect, Tape Library) by partial upgrade of components to gain immutable storage to protect against ransomware type attacks.

Procurement Information

The Research Computing Backup Solution (RCBS) provides backup and disaster recovery services for securing research data held in the University's research computing infrastructure including components from various suppliers including IBM. OCF currently provide full solution support, including technology integration, engineers based at the ACF, and all hardware and software support for the Research Computing Backup Solution. By maintaining a single support supplier, it eliminates any possibility of disputes between multiple support agents for service provision. Only OCF have the capability/access to deliver the required IBM equipment in-conjunction with providing the ongoing support and technical integration for the overall Solution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000726194
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR473945
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

51611100 - Hardware installation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£908,826 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jen.paterson@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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