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title: "TENDER FOR BACKUP OF CRITICAL SERVER INFRASTRUCTURE ON-PREMISES AND CLOUD 3 YEAR CONTRACT (TO JANUARY 2029) WITH OPTION TO EXTEND FOR 2 YEARS TO JANUARY 2031"
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# TENDER FOR BACKUP OF CRITICAL SERVER INFRASTRUCTURE ON-PREMISES AND CLOUD 3 YEAR CONTRACT (TO JANUARY 2029) WITH OPTION TO EXTEND FOR 2 YEARS TO JANUARY 2031

Buyer: FERMANAGH AND OMAGH DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e55c

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## Summary

The Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is seeking tenders for a three-year contract, with an option to extend for an additional two years, for the backup of critical server infrastructure on-premises and in the cloud. This co-managed service will be facilitated by the Council’s ICT team in collaboration with the successful supplier. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 10th December 2025. This opportunity falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically focusing on software packages, information systems, and communication equipment, and is valued at GBP 27,600. The contract is expected to commence on 5th January 2026 in Enniskillen, United Kingdom, and operate until January 2029, with the potential extension until January 2031.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in managing critical server backups and cloud services. Companies with expertise in the Nutanix Hypervisor and those capable of offering robust software and communication solutions will find this contract particularly suitable. The open competition nature of this procurement, which is below the threshold, encourages a competitive environment among potential suppliers, allowing small to medium-sized enterprises an opportunity to secure a long-term contract with a public authority. Firms seeking to expand their portfolio within the public sector in Northern Ireland are well-placed to benefit from tendering for this project.

## Notice

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council invite tenders for a co-managed service - between the Council ICT team and the successful supplier. This will cover the backup of critical server infrastructure, mainly AHV - the native Nutanix Hypervisor - on-premises and cloud 3-year contract (to January 2029) with option to extend for 2 years to January 2031. It's anticipated that the contract and service will be live and operational by the end of January 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075620-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,600 |
| Lots value | £27,600 |
| 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 | FERMANAGH AND OMAGH DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | ENNISKILLEN |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT74 7BA |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0G Fermanagh and Omagh |
| Local authority | Fermanagh and Omagh |
| Electoral ward | Portora |
| Westminster constituency | Fermanagh and South Tyrone |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2025 at 12:18 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075620-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075620-2025
  20th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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