--- title: "Backup & Recovery Solution" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0776db" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0776db" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0776db.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0776db.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "University of Dundee" published: "2026-09-21" --- # Backup & Recovery Solution Buyer: University of Dundee Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0776db [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0776db) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0776db.json) ## Summary The University of Dundee is procuring a SaaS enterprise backup and recovery solution as a data management service. The requirement covers provision of the platform, cloud storage, software licences for protected workloads, implementation and configuration, service transition, testing, validation, knowledge transfer, training, documentation, maintenance, updates and vendor support. The solution must integrate with the University’s existing infrastructure and protect workloads hosted across VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, Proxmox and physical servers. The procurement is also described as including a cloud-based design platform, secure web access, data exchange with a University-hosted virtual machine, and ongoing vendor maintenance. The work is delivered in Dundee, supporting the University’s infrastructure and research-related computing activities. The process reached tender: the University invited offers through an open procedure. The tender submission deadline was 26 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC, with bid opening and the award period starting at the same time. Bids must be in English and remain valid until 30 March 2027 at 23:59 UK time. The estimated tender value is £317,000 including the stated currency. The procurement has one lot, separately valued at £750,000, with a contract duration of 1,440 days; the lot uses a 60% quality and 40% price evaluation, and variants are not permitted. Electronic and written submissions are allowed. Staff names and professional qualifications must be provided. The buyer is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. This opportunity suits suppliers of enterprise backup, disaster recovery and cloud data-management platforms with the technical capability to deliver a complete managed solution rather than software alone. Relevant expertise includes protecting and recovering workloads across VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, Proxmox and physical server environments; supplying secure cloud storage and workload licensing; and integrating SaaS services with existing university infrastructure. Competitors should be able to provide implementation, configuration, transition, testing, validation, knowledge transfer and user training, supported by clear technical documentation. Ongoing maintenance, platform updates and vendor support are required, so established service and support operations are important. Suppliers must identify the staff assigned to the work and provide their professional qualifications, alongside evidence of quality in their offer. ## Notice The University is seeking the provision, implementation, transition and ongoing support of a SaaS Enterprise Backup and Recovery solution. The scope of this procurement includes: - Provision of the backup and recovery platform. - Associated cloud storage services. - Software licensing for protected workloads. - Professional services required to support implementation, configuration and service transition. - Testing, validation and knowledge transfer activities. - Training and supporting documentation. - Ongoing software maintenance, platform updates and vendor support. The SaaS solution shall integrate with the University's existing infrastructure and support the protection of workloads hosted across VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, Proxmox and physical server environments. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The option is a cloud-based design platform, accessible via a secure web interface, offering enhanced scalability and reduced infrastructure overhead. The solution will integrate with a University of Dundee-hosted virtual machine to enable secure data exchange and computational workflows. Installation of server-side components will be managed by the DDU Data Management and Computational Chemistry teams, with network provisioning supported by DTS. Ongoing maintenance and updates will be provided by the vendor. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089342-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Sep 2026 | | Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £317,000 | | Lots value | £750,000 | | 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 | University of Dundee | | Locality | DUNDEE | | Postcode area | Dundee | | Postcode | DD1 4HN | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City | | Local authority | Dundee City | | Electoral ward | West End | | Westminster constituency | Dundee Central | | Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72322000 - Data management services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 79930000 - Specialty design services - 79933000 - Design support services ## Release History - 21 Sep 2026 at 16:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089342-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.dundee.ac.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000843499 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=843499 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=843499 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00105 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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