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title: "Backup and Disaster Recovery Storage Infrastructure Upgrade"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
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# Backup and Disaster Recovery Storage Infrastructure Upgrade

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd5930ab-20f4-40cf-9d56-cb8015b69072

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## Summary

The contract titled "Backup and Disaster Recovery Storage Infrastructure Upgrade" has been awarded by the University of Southampton. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the supply of hardware, software, support, maintenance, and installation related to disaster recovery infrastructure. The total contract value is £971,465.50, with the contract period commencing on 29 March 2019 and concluding on 31 July 2024. The procurement method employed was selective, being a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 28 March 2019.

This awarded tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure, particularly those experienced in disaster recovery solutions and mainframe hardware. Companies that provide installation, maintenance, and support services in this sector are well-positioned to engage with the University of Southampton for future projects or partnerships, making this a conducive environment for growth and collaboration in the technology services market.

## Notice

Supply of disaster recovery infrastructure upgrade hardware, software, support and maintenance, and installation. This contract has been awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6adf15aa-3b8e-46ad-8340-6a2a28d99f88 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2019 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £971,465 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £971,465 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | XMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30211200 - Mainframe hardware
- 30211300 - Computer platforms
- 30211400 - Computer configurations
- 48821000 - Network servers
- 48822000 - Computer servers
- 48823000 - File servers
- 72120000 - Hardware disaster-recovery consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2019 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6adf15aa-3b8e-46ad-8340-6a2a28d99f88

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6adf15aa-3b8e-46ad-8340-6a2a28d99f88
  1st April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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