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IT Back up/Refresh Migration

SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has awarded a contract titled "IT Back up/Refresh Migration" under the Environmental Protection category. This procurement process involved limited procurement without prior publication, as a direct award call off from the CCS GCloud 14 framework. The contract, valued at £380,000, is designated for services in North Lanarkshire, specifically UKM84. SEPA, based in Holytown, North Lanarkshire, led the procurement and the contract was signed on 12th March 2025. The process has now been completed, transitioning through the tender and award stages with the formal award announced on 14th April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in data backup and systems refresh. Large-scale IT service providers like Softcat Plc, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited for such projects. The procurement highlights potential growth for businesses capable of delivering reliable IT infrastructure services, especially those linked with established procurement frameworks such as CCS GCloud. Furthermore, organisations experienced in handling high-value, complex IT projects can expand their market presence through similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

IT Back up/Refresh Migration

Notice Description

Back up refresh of data

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provide back up and refresh of IS systems

Procurement Information

Direct award call off from CCS GCloud 14 framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796264
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528276
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.turner@sepa.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698465002

Buyer Location

Locality
HOLYTOWN, NORTH LANARKSHIRE
Postcode
ML1 4WQ
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Mossend and Holytown
Westminster Constituency
Airdrie and Shotts

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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