--- title: "Backup Solution Requirement, 2024-27" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000767462" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000767462" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000767462.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000767462.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION" published: "2024-08-16" --- # Backup Solution Requirement, 2024-27 Buyer: CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000767462 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000767462) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000767462.json) ## Summary The Cairn Housing Association, situated in Edinburgh, has successfully awarded a contract for IT backup services encompassing Microsoft 365 Azure and a single on-premises server. The procurement process, titled "Backup Solution Requirement, 2024-27," focused on the housing and community amenities industry and primarily covers the Edinburgh area, with potential reach to Bellshill, Irvine, Inverness, and Thurso. The procurement followed an open procedure and has moved from the tender stage, initiated on 24 May 2024, to the award stage, with the contract signed on 15 August 2024. The contract was awarded to Brightsolid Online Technology Ltd, based in Dundee, highlighting the competitive nature of the tender with various bids evaluated and the highest and lowest valid bids being £125,754.00 and £10,910.05, respectively. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in IT backup solutions, particularly those familiar with Microsoft 365 Azure environments and on-premises server configurations. Given that the procurement process was open and competitive, it demonstrates a high potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to secure contracts if they meet the technical and economic selection criteria. The long-term nature of the contract (running from 2024 to 2027, with potential extensions) provides stable business prospects, making it attractive for IT firms looking to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector, particularly within the housing and community amenities sector. ## Notice IT backup services for Microsoft 365 Azure and a single on-premises server ### Lot Information Lot 1 As per Invitation to Tender Renewal: Option to extend into fourth and fifth year (3+1+1) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512181 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Aug 2024 | | 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 | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH7 4GH | | 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 | Leith Walk | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BRIGHTSOLID ONLINE TECHNOLOGY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 16 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512181 - 24 May 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505909 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505909&idx=2 24th May 2024 - Specification and Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505909&idx=3 24th May 2024 - Quality Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505909&idx=4 24th May 2024 - Freedom of Information Statement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505909&idx=5 24th May 2024 - Tender Declarations - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505909&idx=6 24th May 2024 - Draft Data Sharing Agreement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505909&idx=1 24th May 2024 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505909 Backup Solution Requirement, 2024-27 - IT backup services for Microsoft 365 Azure and a single on-premises server - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512181 Backup Solution Requirement, 2024-27 - IT backup services for Microsoft 365 Azure and a single on-premises server ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.cairnha.com - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000767462 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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