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NRS IT Backup Refresh Software and Support

NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND

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22 Nov 2024 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Records of Scotland has completed a procurement process for the "NRS IT Backup Refresh Software and Support" contract, focusing on the general public services industry category. The procurement, conducted through a limited-award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, aimed to refresh their IT backup software and provide ongoing support. The procurement was centred in Edinburgh and falls under the CPV classification 48710000. Significant dates include the contract signing on 20th November 2024, with a total contract value of £308,077.67 GBP. The buyer, National Records of Scotland, is a public entity located at General Register House, 3 Princes Street, Edinburgh.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the IT software and support services sector, particularly those experienced in delivering robust backup solutions within public sector frameworks. The direct award of this contract to Softcat Plc, a large supplier based in Marlow, underscores the potential for established IT firms to secure similar high-value contracts through recognised frameworks. Businesses with a strong track record in IT solutions and the capacity to serve large public organisations will find this tender reflective of broader procurement opportunities within the public sector, fostering significant growth and business development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NRS IT Backup Refresh Software and Support

Notice Description

Direct award of contract against NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework (Ref SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411) NRS ref: 17/04/034 - Commvault Software and Support

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award of contract against NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework (Ref SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411) NRS ref: 17/04/034 - Commvault Software and Support

Procurement Information

Direct award of contract against NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework (Ref SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411) NRS ref: 17/04/034 - Commvault Software and Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000784025
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518885
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48710000 - Backup or recovery software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£308,077 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20241 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
NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
susan.gothard@nrscotland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1313144215

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3YY
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 North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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