---
title: "Back Up and Disaster Recovery Solution, Software and Applications for the new Data Centre"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000561930"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION"
published: "2018-10-24"
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# Back Up and Disaster Recovery Solution, Software and Applications for the new Data Centre

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000561930

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission, located in Edinburgh, UK, has successfully completed the procurement process for a "Back Up and Disaster Recovery Solution, Software and Applications for the new Data Centre." This project, which is classified under the environmental protection category, involved an open procurement method and was initiated to ensure access to essential corporate data and systems at their new data centre. The contract was awarded on 24th September 2018 to Softcat Ltd, and the total value of the contract is £132,783.46. This procurement aligns with the Framework for a Software Value Added Re-seller, reference NP5016/17.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in software solutions and IT services, particularly those specialised in backup and disaster recovery. Companies with expertise in providing enterprise agreements or customised software solutions will benefit the most from such contracts. The nature of the contract indicates that larger firms or those with proven qualifications in IT procurement would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future, as evidenced by the direct award mechanism utilised in this process.

## Notice

Forestry Commission required access to common corporate data and systems for their new data centre in order to continue to perform essential business functions. The following software applications were procured through the National Framework for a Software Value Added Re-seller, reference: NP5016/17; Microsoft Enterprise Agreement; Veem software; Axios Saas (ITOM); Business Objects; Github;and Cyber Security Essentials.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This was procured through Single Supplier National Framework for Software Value Added Re-seller reference NP5016/17. The purchase of the following software applications/ licences; Microsoft Enterprise Agreement X 3 years; Veem software X 1 year; Axios Saas (ITOM) X 2 years; Business Objects X 1 year; Github X 1 year; and Cyber Security Essentials X 1 year. This was a direct award through the National Single Supplier Framework Software Value Added Re-seller reference NP5016/17. Notice number in the OJS: 2017/S 159-328393 The award criteria has been taken from the original Framework criteria.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335054 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £132,783 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 7AT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Corstorphine/Murrayfield |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335054

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335054
  Back Up and Disaster Recovery Solution, Software and Applications for the new Data Centre - Forestry Commission required access to common corporate data and systems for their new data centre in order to continue to perform essential business functions. The following software applications were procured through the National Framework for a Software Value Added Re-seller, reference: NP5016/17; Microsoft Enterprise Agreement; Veem software; Axios Saas (ITOM); Business Objects; Github;and Cyber Security Essentials.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.forestry.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000561930

## Provenance

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