---
title: "NRS IT Backup Refresh Software and Support"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000784025"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2024-11-22"
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# NRS IT Backup Refresh Software and Support

Buyer: NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000784025

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## Summary

The National Records of Scotland has completed a procurement process for the "NRS IT Backup Refresh Software and Support" contract, focusing on the general public services industry category. The procurement, conducted through a limited-award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, aimed to refresh their IT backup software and provide ongoing support. The procurement was centred in Edinburgh and falls under the CPV classification 48710000. Significant dates include the contract signing on 20th November 2024, with a total contract value of £308,077.67 GBP. The buyer, National Records of Scotland, is a public entity located at General Register House, 3 Princes Street, Edinburgh.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the IT software and support services sector, particularly those experienced in delivering robust backup solutions within public sector frameworks. The direct award of this contract to Softcat Plc, a large supplier based in Marlow, underscores the potential for established IT firms to secure similar high-value contracts through recognised frameworks. Businesses with a strong track record in IT solutions and the capacity to serve large public organisations will find this tender reflective of broader procurement opportunities within the public sector, fostering significant growth and business development.

## Notice

Direct award of contract against NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework (Ref SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411) NRS ref: 17/04/034 - Commvault Software and Support

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award of contract against NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework (Ref SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411) NRS ref: 17/04/034 - Commvault Software and Support

### Procurement Information

Direct award of contract against NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework (Ref SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411) NRS ref: 17/04/034 - Commvault Software and Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518885 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 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 | £308,077 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 3YY |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48710000 - Backup or recovery software package

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518885

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518885
  NRS IT Backup Refresh Software and Support - Direct award of contract against NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework (Ref SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411) NRS ref: 17/04/034 - Commvault Software and Support

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nrscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784025

## Provenance

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