Contracting Authorities

Contracting authority:

Replacement Backup Solution Platform

Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PYDQ-9172-CNVV

Address:

Thanet District Council, Cecil Street
Margate
CT9 1XZ
UK

Contact name:

Gemma Paul

Email:

procurement@thanet.gov.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Website:

Not provided

Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY

Devolved regulations that apply:

None

Procedure

Procedure type:

Open procedure

Preliminary market engagement conducted:

Yes

Tenders received:

0

Tenders assessed:

0

Tenders from SMEs:

0

Tenders from VCSEs:

0

Special regime:

None

Scope

Title:

Replacement Backup Solution Platform

Reference number:

T675

Main procurement category:

SUPPLIES

Description:

Thanet District Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of a replacement backup solution platform and associated hardware for the Council’s Servers, Data and Hardware and invites prospective bidders to submit a Tender to meet the Employer’s requirements.

Thanet District Council’s current backup solution platform is in need of replacement. This covers all council data held on premises and on its Google environment. Prompt installation is required to avoid disruption to services and to allow a smooth transition over to a new backup solution platform, enabling the Council to keep the required data in line with its backup schedule and policies. Configuration transfer and implementation support are also required to ensure seamless installation.

The Contract is anticipated to commence upon July for a duration of 5 years.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1051253882

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/D7PNBF3G5H

Total value (estimated):

GBP 240,000 excluding VAT

GBP 288,000 including VAT

Contract value:

GBP 288,000 including VAT

Contract Details

Contract 1

Title:

Replacement Backup Solution Platform

Reference number:

Not provided

Contract value:

GBP 277,272 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold:

No

Award decision date:

14/07/2026

Earliest date the contract will be signed:

06/08/2026

Contract dates (estimated):

07/08/2026 to 06/08/2031

Main procurement category:

SUPPLIES

CPV classifications:

48000000 - Software package and information systems.

48611000 - Database software package.

48780000 - System, storage and content management software package.

72212710 - Backup or recovery software development services.

Delivery regions:

UKJ44 - East Kent

Assessment summaries sent:

14/07/2026

Supplier

Supplier:

Softcat PLC

Companies House:

PZRT-9169-TVMT

Address:

Solar House, Fieldhouse Lane, Marlow
Buckinghamshire
SL7 1LW
UK

Email:

Cameron.walker@assured-dp.com

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

Other organisations

Not provided