---
title: "IBM Tape Library Replacement for Ransomware Protection"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b3a0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2023-03-16"
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# IBM Tape Library Replacement for Ransomware Protection

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b3a0

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for the procurement of "IBM Tape Library Replacement for Ransomware Protection" in the goods category. The procurement process was conducted using a limited procurement method with an Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The University's research computing backup solution required upgrading components to provide immutable storage for data protection against ransomware attacks. OCF Ltd is the awarded supplier for this contract, which has a total value of 908,826 GBP and was signed on 2nd February 2023 at the University of Edinburgh.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in hardware components, installation services, and IT security to engage in providing solutions for data backup and disaster recovery services. Companies equipped to deliver technology integration, support services, and hardware upgrades would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The specific focus on ransomware protection highlights the importance of cybersecurity in modern infrastructure projects, making it an area of potential growth for businesses with expertise in data protection solutions.

## Notice

Upgrade components in the existing Research Computing Backup solution which would provide immutable storage.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Replacement of one hardware component (one of two Tape Libraries) of the overall integrated IBM solution (Spectrum Scale, Spectrum Protect, Tape Library) by partial upgrade of components to gain immutable storage to protect against ransomware type attacks.

### Procurement Information

The Research Computing Backup Solution (RCBS) provides backup and disaster recovery services for securing research data held in the University's research computing infrastructure including components from various suppliers including IBM. OCF currently provide full solution support, including technology integration, engineers based at the ACF, and all hardware and software support for the Research Computing Backup Solution. By maintaining a single support supplier, it eliminates any possibility of disputes between multiple support agents for service provision.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007749-2023 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £908,826 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware
- 51611100 - Hardware installation services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2023 at 16:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007749-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000726194
- https://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107

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