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title: "Provision of Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ef42"
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buyer: "SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2026-04-09"
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# Provision of Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)

Buyer: SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ef42

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## Summary

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), with the assistance of Scotland Excel, initiated a public procurement process for securing a Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) solution, under an open procedure. Intended for a period of 3 years with the option of two additional 12-month extensions, the procurement sought to address disaster recovery services under the CPV code 72251000, classified within the services category. The tender was stationed in Cambuslang, UK, with the procurement stage advancing from its active tender phase starting 5th December 2025 to an awarded contract status on 9th April 2026. The contract was officially awarded to Databarracks Limited with a signed contract value of £502,500 on 8th April 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in disaster recovery services, particularly those with expertise in technological solutions that support objectives such as recovery performance, connectivity, and monitoring capabilities. With the procurement process prioritising quality criteria including recovery objectives, testing, and connectivity, businesses with robust solutions in these areas are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Additionally, the engagement in a project scoped for up to 5 years, inclusive of extension options, can provide sustained business growth and position the supplier as a pivotal partner in governmental technology resilience projects.

## Notice

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS, 'the authority') Digital and Technology Services (DaTS) are currently looking for a contractor to provide a service for their fit-for-purpose Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) solution. This will be for a period of 3 years plus 2 x 12 month extension (optional)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS, 'the authority') Digital and Technology Services (DaTS) are currently looking for a contractor to provide a service for their fit-for-purpose Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) solution. This will be for a period of 3 years plus 2 x 12 month extension (optional) Additional information: Scotland Excel is acting on behalf of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service in the execution of this tender but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract throughout its lifetime.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032539-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £502,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | CAMBUSLANG |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G72 7NA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Cambuslang East |
| Westminster constituency | Rutherglen |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72251000 - Disaster recovery services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032539-2026
- 5 Dec 2025 at 08:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079965-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://firescotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000815183
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19543

## Provenance

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