--- title: "Data Backup Solutions" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029bb9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029bb9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029bb9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029bb9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE" published: "2021-03-15" --- # Data Backup Solutions Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029bb9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029bb9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029bb9.json) ## Summary The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has awarded a contract for Data Backup Solutions, which falls under the goods category in the software and information systems industry. The contract, valued at £302,900, will be provided by Q Associates Ltd, a UK-based Rubrik Authorised Support Partner, for a duration of five years commencing from 1 April 2021. The procurement process was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition due to the unique technical requirements of the project, classifying it as a limited procurement method. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data management and backup solutions, particularly those capable of providing localised support in the UK. Companies with expertise in Rubrik technologies or those looking to expand their portfolio in IT support services may find this to be a beneficial avenue for growth. The contract underscores the importance of established partnerships and local support capabilities in securing public sector contracts. ## Notice Regulation 32 (b) (ii) insofar as is strictly necessary, where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator because competition is absent for technical reasons permits the awarding of contracts using the negotiated procedure without prior publication. The Health and Safety Executive asserts its belief that due to events beyond its control it has to award a contract for the purchase of Rubrik Brik appliances with the associated software pre-loaded, support and professional services to setup and configure the software to QA Associates. The supplier for this contract must be a UK-based RASP (Rubrik Authorised Support Partner), and so able to provide localised UK-based Level 1 and Level 2 support on behalf of Rubrik. Rubrik has recommended QA Associates and advised that they will grant QA Associates the most commercially advantageous price for undertaking this work. Therefore HSE propose to award the contract for this requirement for a period of 5 years commencing from 01 April 2021. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Regulation 32 (b) (ii) insofar as is strictly necessary, where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator because competition is absent for technical reasons permits the awarding of contracts using the negotiated procedure without prior publication. The Health and Safety Executive asserts its belief that due to events beyond its control it has to award a contract for the purchase of Rubrik Brik appliances with the associated software pre-loaded, support and professional services to setup and configure the software to QA Associates. The supplier for this contract must be a UK-based RASP (Rubrik Authorised Support Partner), and so able to provide localised UK-based Level 1 and Level 2 support on behalf of Rubrik. Rubrik has recommended QA Associates and advised that they will grant QA Associates the most commercially advantageous price for undertaking this work. Therefore HSE propose to award the contract for this requirement for a period of 5 years commencing from 01 April 2021. ### Procurement Information Regulation 32 (b) (ii) insofar as is strictly necessary, where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator because competition is absent for technical reasons permits the awarding of contracts using the negotiated procedure without prior publication. The Health and Safety Executive asserts its belief that due to events beyond its control it has to award a contract for the purchase of Rubrik Brik appliances with the associated software pre-loaded, support and professional services to setup and configure the software to QA Associates. The supplier for this contract must be a UK-based RASP (Rubrik Authorised Support Partner), and so able to provide localised UK-based Level 1 and Level 2 support on behalf of Rubrik. Rubrik has recommended QA Associates and advised that they will grant QA Associates the most commercially advantageous price for undertaking this work. Therefore HSE propose to award the contract for this requirement for a period of 5 years commencing from 01 April 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005192-2021 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Mar 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £302,900 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE | | Locality | BOOTLE | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L20 7HS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton | | Local authority | Sefton | | Electoral ward | Linacre | | Westminster constituency | Bootle | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | Q ASSOCIATES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 15 Mar 2021 at 13:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005192-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.hse.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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