--- title: "NW2482 - M365 Backup Solution" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0341c4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0341c4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0341c4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0341c4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED" published: "2022-05-30" --- # NW2482 - M365 Backup Solution Buyer: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0341c4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0341c4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0341c4.json) ## Summary The Northumbrian Water Group Limited is currently conducting a tender process for the provision of an M365 Backup Solution, identified as NW2482, with an estimated value of £395,000 for Lot 1 and £445,000 for Lot 2. This procurement falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems, primarily in the water sector. The procurement is at the active tender stage, with expressions of interest due by noon on 9th June 2022, followed by the submission of Pre-Qualification Questionnaires by noon on 21st June 2022. The procurement process is selective, involving electronic submissions via the Ariba portal, with a planned contract duration of 5 years. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions and implementation services, particularly those with experience in backup solutions for similar organisational scales. Companies capable of offering innovative data protection services and technical expertise in software integration consultancy are well-suited to compete in this process. Given the substantial user base of Northumbrian Water, successful bidders could establish long-term partnerships within the utilities sector, enhancing their visibility and credibility in the market. ## Notice Northumbrian Water would like to appoint a supplier(s) for the provision of a M365 Backup Solution of NWL's core tenancy and associated Implementation Services. Northumbrian Water Limited (NWL) deliver both regulated and non-regulated water and wastewater services, one of 10 such providers in the UK, to just under 4.4m customers, operating principally in the North East of England and Essex and Suffolk. The business is headquartered in Durham and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Cheung Kong Hutchison Holdings (CKHH), based in Hong Kong. The business turns over PS900m and has circa 3000 UK based employees. The business is recognised as a leading customer service organisation with strong ethical values. NWL are looking to procure an independent backup solution to better protect the organisation's data following the deployment of M365 to all employees over recent years. NWL's M365 tenant consists of approx. 4000 licensed users, utilising; Exchange Online; Teams; One Drive for Business/SharePoint Online comprising of approx. 70 TBs The requirement is being tendered in 2 Lots. Following the tender process, NWL would like to award a 5 year contract, with the aim of awarding a single contract to one supplier or a contract under one of the following lots - Lot 1 - M365 Backup Solution Lot 2 - M365 Backup Solution + System Implementation We are looking for a supplier who has implemented a solution of similar scale to NWL. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - M365 Backup Solution Northumbrian Water would like to appoint a supplier(s) for the provision of a M365 Backup Solution of NWL's core tenancy and associated Implementation Services. Lot 2 - M365 Backup Solution and System Implementation Northumbrian Water would like to appoint a supplier(s) for the provision of a M365 Backup Solution of NWL's core tenancy and associated Implementation Services ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015134-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £445,000 | | Lots value | £840,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED | | Locality | DURHAM | | Post town | Durham | | Postcode | DH1 5FJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Framwellgate and Newton Hall | | Westminster constituency | City of Durham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## 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 - 72227000 - Software integration consultancy services ## Release History - 30 May 2022 at 20:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015134-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://s1.ariba.com - https://www.nwl.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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