--- title: "Backup & Recovery Solution" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000843499" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000843499" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000843499.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000843499.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "University of Dundee" published: "2026-09-21" --- # Backup & Recovery Solution Buyer: University of Dundee Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000843499 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000843499) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000843499.json) ## Summary The University of Dundee is procuring a SaaS enterprise backup and recovery solution, covering provision of the platform, cloud storage, software licensing for protected workloads, implementation, configuration, transition, testing, validation, knowledge transfer, training, documentation, maintenance, updates and vendor support. The solution must integrate with the University’s existing infrastructure and protect workloads hosted on VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, Proxmox and physical servers. Delivery is in Dundee. The procurement is categorised as IT and data-processing services, including information technology services (CPV 72322000). The stated lot description additionally refers to a secure, cloud-based design platform integrating with a University-hosted virtual machine, with installation supported by the University’s data management, computational chemistry and digital technology teams. The process has reached tender: the University invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic and written submissions accepted in English. The tender deadline and bid opening were set for 26 October 2026 at 12:00. The contract period is 1,440 days, and bids must remain valid until 30 March 2027. The tender value is £317,000, while the single lot is separately valued at £750,000. The lot does not allow variant bids or renewal. Evaluation is based on quality, weighted at 60%, and price, weighted at 40%. The tender requires bidders to provide the names and qualifications of staff assigned to the work. This opportunity suits suppliers of enterprise backup, recovery and cloud data-protection services that can provide and support a SaaS platform across mixed virtualised and physical environments. Strong candidates will be able to integrate securely with existing university infrastructure, provide associated cloud storage and licensing, and deliver implementation, configuration, service transition, testing and validation. The requirement also calls for knowledge transfer, user training, supporting documentation, software maintenance, platform updates and ongoing vendor support, so suppliers need delivery and support teams as well as a suitable technology platform. Staff names and qualifications must be provided, favouring businesses with experienced technical personnel and capacity to manage a full implementation and continuing service. ## Notice The University is seeking the provision, implementation, transition and ongoing support of a SaaS Enterprise Backup and Recovery solution. The scope of this procurement includes: - Provision of the backup and recovery platform. - Associated cloud storage services. - Software licensing for protected workloads. - Professional services required to support implementation, configuration and service transition. - Testing, validation and knowledge transfer activities. - Training and supporting documentation. - Ongoing software maintenance, platform updates and vendor support. The SaaS solution shall integrate with the University's existing infrastructure and support the protection of workloads hosted across VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, Proxmox and physical server environments. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The option is a cloud-based design platform, accessible via a secure web interface, offering enhanced scalability and reduced infrastructure overhead. The solution will integrate with a University of Dundee-hosted virtual machine to enable secure data exchange and computational workflows. Installation of server-side components will be managed by the DDU Data Management and Computational Chemistry teams, with network provisioning supported by DTS. Ongoing maintenance and updates will be provided by the vendor. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564950 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Sep 2026 | | Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £317,000 | | Lots value | £750,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | University of Dundee | | Locality | DUNDEE | | Postcode area | Dundee | | Postcode | DD1 4HN | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City | | Local authority | Dundee City | | Electoral ward | West End | | Westminster constituency | Dundee Central | | Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72322000 - Data management services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 79930000 - Specialty design services - 79933000 - Design support services ## Release History - 21 Sep 2026 at 01:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564950 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564950 Backup & Recovery Solution - The University is seeking the provision, implementation, transition and ongoing support of a SaaS Enterprise Backup and Recovery solution. The scope of this procurement includes: - Provision of the backup and recovery platform. - Associated cloud storage services. - Software licensing for protected workloads. - Professional services required to support implementation, configuration and service transition. - Testing, validation and knowledge transfer activities. - Training and supporting documentation. - Ongoing software maintenance, platform updates and vendor support. The SaaS solution shall integrate with the University's existing infrastructure and support the protection of workloads hosted across VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, Proxmox and physical server environments. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.dundee.ac.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=843499 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000843499 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=843499 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000843499. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000843499.json.