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title: "0269 - Disaster Recovery"
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buyer: "MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT"
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# 0269 - Disaster Recovery

Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e50b2ead-b0f2-4f2e-adfe-65a06d6644ca

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## Summary

The Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) is seeking a managed Backup and Disaster Recovery (DR) solution under the NHS SBS Framework - Digital Workplace Solutions. The procurement, titled "0269 - Disaster Recovery," falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV code 72000000). This tender focuses on providing comprehensive coverage for key systems and data against physical and logical disasters. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with an end date for tender submission on 6th September 2024. The contract period will span from 2nd November 2024 to 1st November 2027, and the services will be delivered across England.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for organisations specialising in disaster recovery and data protection services, particularly those with solutions recognised in the 'Leaders' group of the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Backup and Recovery Software Solutions 2023. The procurement method is a restricted procedure, making it well-suited for companies with proven track records and high-quality solutions. Although suitability is not aimed specifically at SMEs or VCSEs, established businesses in the IT services sector can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio by securing a long-term contract with a reputable institution like the Medicines Discovery Catapult.

## Notice

Invitation to Tender under the NHS SBS Framework - Digital Workplace Solutions for Back Up & Disaster Recovery Services. MDC require a managed Backup and Disaster Recovery (DR) solution to provide coverage to all key systems and data. The solution should guard against both physical disasters (such as fires in the datacentre or lab locations) and logical disasters (cyber-attacks, equipment failure, etc.) with a solution scored in the 'Leaders' group of the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Backup and Recovery Software Solutions 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/386b974e-ffb5-4173-ae07-703236b76774 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2024 - 1 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT |
| Locality | CHESHIRE |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK10 4TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Chelford |
| Westminster constituency | Tatton |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2024 at 10:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/386b974e-ffb5-4173-ae07-703236b76774

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/386b974e-ffb5-4173-ae07-703236b76774
  16th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0bffc644-b45b-ef11-812e-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://md.catapult.org.uk/

## Provenance

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