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title: "Defence Backup Server"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-31a3b5e5-e936-4ad2-aa76-f10bd33c7353"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE"
published: "2018-01-15"
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# Defence Backup Server

Buyer: THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31a3b5e5-e936-4ad2-aa76-f10bd33c7353

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office seeking a contractor for the provision of a Defence Backup Server. This project, categorised under the IT services and software package industry, took place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 8th December 2017, while the contract was awarded on 13th December 2017, with an overall contract value of £62,425, running until 13th December 2020. This procurement was conducted through a selective process, with the buyer calling off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering software development and consulting. Companies that can deliver robust information systems and technical support are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Additionally, larger suppliers may find themselves at an advantage in this selective procurement method, as demonstrated by the awarded contractor, Insight Direct (Services) Limited, which is recognised as a large-scale supplier.

## Notice

Defence Backup Server

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d628cdc4-b220-4461-baab-ea3a0c859e2b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2017 - 13 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,425 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,425 |
| 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 | THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 2DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Taunton East |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2018 at 08:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d628cdc4-b220-4461-baab-ea3a0c859e2b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d628cdc4-b220-4461-baab-ea3a0c859e2b
  15th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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