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Provision of Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Buyer Address: Headquarters, Westburn Drive, Cambuslang, UKM, G72 7NA, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Ellie Street

Contact Email: ellie.street@scotland-excel.org.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1416464637

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
n/a
Published
05 Dec 2025, 08:36
Deadline
14 Jan 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
72251000 - Disaster recovery services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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)

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: 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) Additional information: 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.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Recovery Objectives and Performance

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Testing and Assurance

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Connectivity and Access

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Support and Monitoring

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Fair Work First

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Sustainability

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