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title: "Provision of Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000815183"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2026-04-09"
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# Provision of Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)

Buyer: SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000815183

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## Summary

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), headquartered in Cambuslang, has successfully concluded the procurement process for "Provision of Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)." The tender aimed to secure a fit-for-purpose DRaaS solution for their Digital and Technology Services. This open procurement procedure, primarily classified under the public order and safety services category, followed stages from planning to contract award, with the award notice being published on 9th April 2026. The initial tender was active from 5th December 2025, with tender submissions due by 14th January 2026. The contract, valued at £502,500, was signed on 8th April 2026 with Databarracks Limited, indicating an operational term of up to five years, consisting of an initial three-year period with optional extensions. The service delivery location focuses on the UK, specifically within the UKM75 region, highlighting the involvement of public bodies like Scotland Excel during the tender execution phase.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in digital recovery services, particularly small to medium enterprises, as evidenced by Databarracks Limited's successful bid. The project's extensive duration and substantial contract value offer consistent revenue streams to service providers. Companies with expertise in data protection, cloud-based disaster recovery, and advanced digital infrastructure would have been well-positioned to compete in this open procurement process. The emphasis on quality recovery objectives alongside competitive pricing strategies makes this contract appealing to firms that can deliver robust, reliable, and cost-effective disaster recovery solutions. Additionally, businesses with capabilities in handling electronic submissions and invoicing processes are ideally suited to meet the tender's administrative requirements.

## Notice

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS, 'the authority') Digital and Technology Services (DaTS) are currently looking for a contractor to provide a service for their fit-for-purpose Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) solution. This will be for a period of 3 years plus 2 x 12 month extension (optional)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS, 'the authority') Digital and Technology Services (DaTS) are currently looking for a contractor to provide a service for their fit-for-purpose Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) solution. This will be for a period of 3 years plus 2 x 12 month extension (optional). Scotland Excel is acting on behalf of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service in the execution of this tender but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract throughout its lifetime.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553569 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £502,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | CAMBUSLANG |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G72 7NA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Cambuslang East |
| Westminster constituency | Rutherglen |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72251000 - Disaster recovery services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553569
- 5 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544967

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC544967&idx=8
  23rd December 2025 - Updated Server Document, referring to questions.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC544967&idx=7
  11th December 2025 - VM Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC544967&idx=4
  5th December 2025 - Pricing Schedule - Appendix B
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC544967&idx=5
  5th December 2025 - Terms and Conditions - Appendix A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC544967&idx=6
  5th December 2025 - Invitation To Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC544967&idx=1
  5th December 2025 - F5A-004-2526 DRaaS Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC544967&idx=2
  5th December 2025 - Appendix C and D
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC544967&idx=3
  5th December 2025 - Appendix E
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544967
  Provision of Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) - The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS, 'the authority') Digital and Technology Services (DaTS) are currently looking for a contractor to provide a service for their fit-for-purpose Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) solution. This will be for a period of 3 years plus 2 x 12 month extension (optional)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553569
  Provision of Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) - The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS, 'the authority') Digital and Technology Services (DaTS) are currently looking for a contractor to provide a service for their fit-for-purpose Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) solution. This will be for a period of 3 years plus 2 x 12 month extension (optional)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://firescotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000815183
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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