--- title: "Backup Solution" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-37c5d8a9-7819-479d-90d6-6609d5800dcf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-37c5d8a9-7819-479d-90d6-6609d5800dcf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37c5d8a9-7819-479d-90d6-6609d5800dcf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37c5d8a9-7819-479d-90d6-6609d5800dcf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES" published: "2018-02-02" --- # Backup Solution Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37c5d8a9-7819-479d-90d6-6609d5800dcf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-37c5d8a9-7819-479d-90d6-6609d5800dcf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37c5d8a9-7819-479d-90d6-6609d5800dcf.json) ## Summary The National Archives has initiated a public procurement process titled "Backup Solution" aimed at acquiring a disk and cloud-based backup system to replace its legacy tape-based solution. This project is classified under the CPV codes for "Software package and information systems" and "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support". The tender process was conducted through an open procedure, indicating that it was accessible to all potential suppliers. The deadline for submission was 30th October 2017, with contract implementation scheduled to begin on 1st December 2017 and last until 30th November 2020. The procurement will take place in Richmond, England, postal code TW9 4DU. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for IT service providers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in backup solutions, cloud services, and IT consulting. Businesses with experience in transitioning to modern backup systems and those capable of ensuring data security and disaster recovery would be particularly well-suited to compete. The scope of this project not only facilitates the organization's operational efficiency but also promotes innovation and better service delivery in the field of information technology. ## Notice The objective of this tender exercise is to procure, deploy and transition to a disk and cloud based backup solution. The solution is to replace a legacy tape based backup solution critical to protecting the organisation's corporate services, public services on-site - including limited web services - and the organisation's commercial activities. The solution must meet the following objectives: * To provide a resilient, agile and secure back up model * To be more efficient and cost-effective in operating our IT services * To provide greater resiliency and better disaster recovery capability * To ensure all systems, hardware and applications are current and supported ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89404380-31db-406c-ab8a-aee4136325a5 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Jan 2018 | | Contract period | 31 Jan 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £383,108 | | 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 NATIONAL ARCHIVES | | Locality | RICHMOND | | Post town | Twickenham | | Postcode | TW9 4DU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames | | Local authority | Richmond upon Thames | | Electoral ward | Kew | | Westminster constituency | Richmond Park | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL | ## 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 - 2 Feb 2018 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89404380-31db-406c-ab8a-aee4136325a5 - 23 Oct 2017 at 14:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61e59a16-0525-4039-a444-c530670982b9 - 11 Oct 2017 at 15:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61e59a16-0525-4039-a444-c530670982b9 - 6 Oct 2017 at 14:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61e59a16-0525-4039-a444-c530670982b9 - 28 Sep 2017 at 12:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61e59a16-0525-4039-a444-c530670982b9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89404380-31db-406c-ab8a-aee4136325a5 2nd February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61e59a16-0525-4039-a444-c530670982b9 23rd October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a74b42ee-c60e-4bfa-967c-bdb9355829ce ITT - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7f6c9155-128c-400a-a6a2-bafd946215ff Clarification Questions v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/25aa447a-df5e-46de-842c-bff56846e024 Clarification Questions v2.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9d398c9c-77b3-4c64-9573-d1419285e696 Clarification Questions v3.0 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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