---
title: "Back Up & Disaster Recovery Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048b6e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED"
published: "2024-08-16"
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# Back Up & Disaster Recovery Services

Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048b6e

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## Summary

The Medicines Discovery Catapult Limited (MDC) has issued an invitation to tender for Back Up & Disaster Recovery Services under the NHS SBS Framework. This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, involves providing a managed solution to protect key systems and data against various disasters, both physical and logical. The tender is categorised under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support (CPV code 72000000), with a total contract value estimated at £600,000. The deadline for submission is 6th September 2024 at 15:00 UK time, and the process will follow an open procedure with electronic submissions required. The services are to be delivered within the UKD region, with a contract period of 1080 days and potential for two 12-month extensions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in disaster recovery and backup solutions, particularly those with expertise recognised in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Backup and Recovery Software Solutions. Companies capable of delivering a robust, managed solution that safeguards against cyber-attacks, equipment failures, and other disasters will find this contract particularly fitting. The open procurement method allows a broad range of eligible businesses to participate, encouraging competition and innovation in meeting MDC's stringent requirements. This tender is ideal for firms that are looking to expand their public sector portfolio and establish a foothold in the healthcare IT services market.

## Notice

Invitation to Tender under the NHS SBS Framework - Digital Workplace Solutions for Back Up & Disaster Recovery Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Options: Suggestions on variations to terms will be reviewed.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026071-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| 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 | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED |
| Locality | MACCLESFIELD CHESHIRE |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK10 4ZF |
| 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 | TLD North 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 10:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026071-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://md.catapult.org.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/register

## Provenance

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