---
title: "Back Up/Archive and Disaster Recovery"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000667967"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIFE COLLEGE"
published: "2021-12-15"
---

# Back Up/Archive and Disaster Recovery

Buyer: FIFE COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000667967

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Fife College, a public educational institution based in Dunfermline, UK, is for the "Back Up/Archive and Disaster Recovery" project. This tender, classified under the services category, aims to enhance the college's IT infrastructure by providing a comprehensive solution for disaster recovery and long-term archive backup. The open procurement method is being employed, with the tender period scheduled to close on 28 October 2021, followed by an award period commencing on the same date.

This tender presents significant opportunities for IT and data service providers, particularly those specialising in backup solutions, disaster recovery systems, and cloud storage technologies. Businesses that can offer innovative, scalable solutions compatible with existing infrastructures, including Microsoft 365, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the critical nature of secure and reliable data management within educational institutions, contractors demonstrating technical proficiency and value for money will likely stand out in their proposals.

## Notice

Fife College are refreshing the backup solution as part of an ongoing programme of IT infrastructure upgrades. We require a solution or solutions to provide comprehensive Disaster Recovery and Long Term Archive backup to secure, immutable storage

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Fife College are refreshing the backup solution as part of an ongoing programme of IT infrastructure upgrades. We require a solution or solutions to provide comprehensive Disaster Recovery and Long Term Archive backup to secure, immutable storage

Options: The Contract is for the design, implementation and on-going maintenance and support of a Backup and Disaster Recovery solution for the College.

Renewal: Extension period for ongoing operation of system/software

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435848 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIFE COLLEGE |
| Locality | DUNFERMLINE |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY11 8DY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Dunfermline Central |
| Westminster constituency | Dunfermline and Dollar |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 72252000 - Computer archiving services
- 92512000 - Archive services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435848
- 23 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428491

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP428491&idx=18
  13th October 2021 - Pre-Bid Clarification Notice 9 in response to questions received
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP428491&idx=17
  13th October 2021 - Pre-Bid Clarification Notice 8 in response to questions received
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP428491&idx=16
  12th October 2021 - Pre-Bid Clarification Notice 7 in response to questions received
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP428491&idx=15
  1st October 2021 - Pre-Bid Clarification Notice 6 in response to questions received
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP428491&idx=14
  1st October 2021 - Pre-Bid Clarification Notice 5 in response to questions raised
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP428491&idx=1
  30th September 2021 - Invitation to Tender letter - for information only
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP428491&idx=13
  30th September 2021 - Invitation to Tender letter - for information only
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP428491&idx=12
  29th September 2021 - Pre-Bid Clarification Notice 4 in response to questions raised
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP428491&idx=10
  29th September 2021 - Pre Bid Clarification Notice 3 in response to questions raised
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP428491&idx=11
  29th September 2021 - Pre Bid Clarification Notice 3 in response to questions raised
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP428491&idx=9
  28th September 2021 - Pre-Bid Clarification Notice 2 in response to questions received
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP428491&idx=8
  28th September 2021 - Pre-Bid Clarification Notice 1 in response to questions received
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP428491&idx=2
  23rd September 2021 - Specification - for information only
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP428491&idx=3
  23rd September 2021 - Form of Tender - to be completed and returned
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP428491&idx=4
  23rd September 2021 - Specification Conformity table - to be completed and returned
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP428491&idx=5
  23rd September 2021 - Tender Schedules - to be completed and returned
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP428491&idx=6
  23rd September 2021 - Price Schedule - to be completed and returned
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP428491&idx=7
  23rd September 2021 - Terms and Conditions - for information only
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428491
  Back Up/Archive and Disaster Recovery - Fife College are refreshing the backup solution as part of an ongoing programme of IT infrastructure upgrades. We require a solution or solutions to provide comprehensive Disaster Recovery and Long Term Archive backup to secure, immutable storage
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435848
  Back Up/Archive and Disaster Recovery - Fife College are refreshing the backup solution as part of an ongoing programme of IT infrastructure upgrades. We require a solution or solutions to provide comprehensive Disaster Recovery and Long Term Archive backup to secure, immutable storage

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://fife.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000667967
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/dunfermline-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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