---
title: "Preliminary Market Consultation for Back Up and Disaster Recovery System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0315e2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY"
published: "2022-02-10"
---

# Preliminary Market Consultation for Back Up and Disaster Recovery System

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0315e2

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## Summary

Sheffield Hallam University is planning a preliminary market consultation for a "Backup and Disaster Recovery System" tender. This procurement falls within the goods industry category, specifically targeting the provision of backup or recovery software packages. The consultation is set to gather insights from established service providers with a proven track record in delivering backup and restore solutions. Key dates include the announcement on 10th February 2022, with further notices expected on 11th February 2022. The tenders will involve the potential replacement of on-campus backup equipment and services, particularly focusing on enhancing data protection for cloud-based infrastructures in Sheffield, South Yorkshire.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in backup and recovery solutions, software development, and data protection services. Businesses that fit the profile of established service providers with experience in delivering reliable backup systems are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process can help such businesses not only secure a valuable contract with a reputable educational institution but also expand their market presence within the growing sector of digital data management and recovery solutions.

## Notice

We are seeking views from established Backup and Restore service providers to inform our strategy relating to the potential procurement and implementation of a replacement Backup and Restore solution for use across Sheffield Hallam University. The University is seeking responses from providers with a proven track record of delivering established Backup and Restore solutions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking information and options from the market to inform the potential replacement of on-campus backup equipment and services and expansion of high-quality comprehensive data protection to our growing cloud-based estate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003911-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 1WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
- 48600000 - Database and operating software package
- 48710000 - Backup or recovery software package
- 48800000 - Information systems and servers

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2022 at 16:55 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003911-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffieldhallamuniversity
- https://www.shu.ac.uk

## Provenance

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