Thanet District Council: Replacement Backup Solution Platform

Contracting authority

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.

Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download and complete according to instructions contained.

The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal quotations. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender document.

Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12.00hrs (Midday) on 7 May 2026.

Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12.00hrs (Midday) on 18 May 2026.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Margate:-Software-package-and-information-systems./D7PNBF3G5H

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

Description

Description:

Not provided

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

Yes

Contract dates (estimated):

06/07/2026 to 05/07/2031

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.

Contract can be extended:

No

Delivery regions:

UKJ44 - East Kent

Award criteria:

Name: Criterion 1 - Quality / Weighting: 60

Name: Criterion 2 - Price / Weighting: 40

Documents

Associated tender documents:

Not provided

Technical specifications:

Not provided

Submission

Enquiry deadline:

07/05/2026 Time: 12:00

Tender submission deadline:

18/05/2026 Time: 12:00

Submission address and any special instructions:

All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Portal at ( https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk ) and complete according to instructions contained.

An electronic auction will be used:

No

Languages that may be used for submission:

English

Award decision date (estimated):

05/06/2026

Other information

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

Not provided

Technical ability conditions of participation:

Not provided

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):

No

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):

No

A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:

Yes

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