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title: "IT Back-up Devices & Software - AWARD"
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# IT Back-up Devices & Software - AWARD

Buyer: PD PORTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a823dee-6b2e-451a-87c5-d1cb6e61b528

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## Summary

The procurement process led by PD Ports for the provision of IT back-up devices and software has been completed. The contract, awarded to Bytes Software Services, falls under the industry category of computer back-up services (CPV code 72910000). PD Ports, based in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom, employed a restricted procedure to select the supplier. The tender was part of a selective procurement method, closed on 17th October 2024, and the subsequent contract runs from 13th March 2025 to 13th March 2030. This process reached the award stage on 15th March 2025, with the awarded notice published on 27th January 2026.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in IT security and back-up services, especially those capable of supporting long-term service agreements, given the contract's five-year duration. Although not specified for SMEs or VCSEs, larger entities with a robust infrastructure in computer back-up services are well-positioned to compete in this market space. Businesses looking to expand their footprint across diverse geographical locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and broader global markets, will find this contract particularly attractive.

## Notice

To submit a detailed and fully priced Proposal response for a 5 year agreement for IT Back-up Devices & Software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f822a113-bb97-4807-ab94-161f606789ab |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2025 - 13 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PD PORTS |
| Locality | - |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS2 1AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72910000 - Computer back-up services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 08:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f822a113-bb97-4807-ab94-161f606789ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f822a113-bb97-4807-ab94-161f606789ab
  27th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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