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title: "Comms Circuits for Disaster Recovery and Backup Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067332"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-24"
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# Comms Circuits for Disaster Recovery and Backup Services

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067332

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Comms Circuits for Disaster Recovery and Backup Services," falling under the industry category of software packages and information systems. The procurement, located in Kendal, United Kingdom, was managed through a direct method below the threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined process. This contract, awarded to I.T. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LIMITED, with a duration from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027, includes a potential one-year extension. The contract was signed on 4 December 2025 with a gross value of £98,064, covering communication lines dedicated to disaster recovery and backup services, marking a significant procurement milestone for the region's sub-central government authority.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in IT and communications, which are well-positioned to provide similar services or expand their portfolio to cater to public sector needs. The nature of the contract suggests demand for robust software solutions and information systems tailored to emergency preparedness and data integrity. Businesses proficient in disaster recovery infrastructure, backup software, and secure communication lines may find potential partnership and service extension opportunities here. Engaging in these projects could enhance their market visibility and expand their scope in the public procurement domain.

## Notice

Procurement of contract for communication lines - backup and disaster recovery circuit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027010-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £81,720 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | I.T. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 16:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027010-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027010-2026
  24th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.itps.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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