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Backup & Recovery Solution

University of Dundee

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21 Sep 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Dundee is procuring a SaaS enterprise backup and recovery solution, covering provision of the platform, cloud storage, software licensing for protected workloads, implementation, configuration, 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 on VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, Proxmox and physical servers. Delivery is in Dundee. The procurement is categorised as IT and data-processing services, including information technology services (CPV 72322000). The stated lot description additionally refers to a secure, cloud-based design platform integrating with a University-hosted virtual machine, with installation supported by the University’s data management, computational chemistry and digital technology teams.

The process has reached tender: the University invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic and written submissions accepted in English. The tender deadline and bid opening were set for 26 October 2026 at 12:00. The contract period is 1,440 days, and bids must remain valid until 30 March 2027. The tender value is £317,000, while the single lot is separately valued at £750,000. The lot does not allow variant bids or renewal. Evaluation is based on quality, weighted at 60%, and price, weighted at 40%. The tender requires bidders to provide the names and qualifications of staff assigned to the work.

This opportunity suits suppliers of enterprise backup, recovery and cloud data-protection services that can provide and support a SaaS platform across mixed virtualised and physical environments. Strong candidates will be able to integrate securely with existing university infrastructure, provide associated cloud storage and licensing, and deliver implementation, configuration, service transition, testing and validation. The requirement also calls for knowledge transfer, user training, supporting documentation, software maintenance, platform updates and ongoing vendor support, so suppliers need delivery and support teams as well as a suitable technology platform. Staff names and qualifications must be provided, favouring businesses with experienced technical personnel and capacity to manage a full implementation and continuing service.

How relevant is this notice?

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-r6ebe6-0000843499
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564950
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 20263 weeks 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

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564950
    Backup & Recovery Solution - 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.

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