---
title: "Provision of a Data Protection & Backup Solution"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-159201"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-159201.json"
source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES"
published: "2025-12-09"
---

# Provision of a Data Protection & Backup Solution

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-159201

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## Summary

The University of South Wales, located in Pontypridd, has recently awarded a contract for the provision of a data protection and backup solution, classified under the services category with CPV code 72300000 (Data services). This contract, valued at £488,285.16, was awarded to Bechtle Limited and signed on 31st October 2025. The procurement process has reached the Award stage following a tender initiation, aimed at ensuring the security, integrity, and availability of the University's critical information assets. This is crucial as the institution relies on digital systems for its core functions. The location of the procurement is Pontypridd, which may be relevant for businesses interested in participating in similar opportunities.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialised in IT services, particularly those offering data backup, recovery, and cybersecurity solutions. Companies equipped to comply with data protection regulations and capable of providing reliable and rapid recovery services can find growth potential in similar bidding opportunities. Small to medium enterprises that excel in delivering secure digital infrastructure services may also benefit from engaging with public institutions like universities, which continually seek to enhance their operational resilience and data protection capabilities.

## Notice

The University requires a data protection and backup solution to ensure the security, integrity, and availability of its critical information assets. As the institution increasingly relies on digital systems to support teaching, research, and administrative functions, it is essential to safeguard data against loss, corruption, cyber threats, and system failures. The procurement will provide a solution which has reliable backup, rapid recovery capabilities, and compliance with relevant data protection regulations, enabling the University to maintain continuous operations and protect sensitive information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159201 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £488,285 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF37 1DL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Treforest |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2025 at 16:31 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159201

## Provenance

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