Thanet District Council Backup Solution Platform Procurement
Summary
Thanet District Council has published a tender notice for a replacement backup solution platform covering all council data held on premises and in its Google environment. The estimated contract value is £288,000 including VAT, with a five-year term from July 2026 to July 2031. Suppliers must submit completed tender documents via the Kent Business Portal by 12:00pm on 18 May 2026, with clarifications due by 7 May 2026. Evaluation will be weighted 60% on quality and 40% on price.
“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.”
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What changed
Thanet District Council has issued an open procedure tender notice under the Procurement Act 2023 for a replacement backup solution platform. The procurement covers all council data held on premises and in its Google environment, with configuration transfer and implementation support required. The estimated contract value is £240,000 excluding VAT (£288,000 including VAT), with an anticipated start date of 6 July 2026 for a duration of five years.
Suppliers of backup software, database software, and storage management solutions should review the opportunity on the Kent Business Portal. The evaluation criteria weight quality at 60% and price at 40%. Small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises are listed as particular suitability targets for participation.
What to do next
- Submit clarifications via the Kent Business Portal Message area by no later than 12:00hrs (Midday) on 7 May 2026
- Submit completed tender documents electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00hrs (Midday) on 18 May 2026
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Tender
Replacement Backup Solution Platform
- Replacement Backup Solution Platform UK4: Tender notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-037311
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-068a20
Published 23 April 2026, 5:37pm
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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 eSourcing portal at:
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/D7PNBF3G5H
Total value (estimated)
- £240,000 excluding VAT
- £288,000 including VAT Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 July 2026 to 5 July 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Goods
Additional procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
Software package and information systems
Database software package
System, storage and content management software package
Backup or recovery software development services
Contract locations
- UKJ44 - East Kent
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
7 May 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
18 May 2026, 12:00pm
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.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
5 June 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Criterion 1 - Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Criterion 2 - Price | Price | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Replacement Backup Solution Platform
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYDQ-9172-CNVV Thanet District Council, Cecil Street
Margate
CT9 1XZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Gemma Paul
Email: procurement@thanet.gov.uk
Region: UKJ44 - East Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
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