Office 365 SaaS Data Backup, Data Recovery and Data Protection Solution

The provision management and support of the existing Barracuda Cloud to Cloud Backup service

Office 365 SaaS Data Backup, Data Recovery and Data Protection Solution

Mayo Sligo and Leitrim ETB

## Summary Mayo Sligo and Leitrim ETB is procuring the management and support of an existing Barracuda Cloud to Cloud Backup service for its Microsoft 365 tenant. This contract covers data backup, recovery, and protection for all schools, centres, and administrative services across the region.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of cloud-based backup, recovery, and data protection for the MSLETB Microsoft 365 tenant. - Management and support of the existing Barracuda Cloud to Cloud Backup service. - Support for organisational resilience and data protection in line with Microsoft’s Shared Responsibility Model. - Centralised administration of backup and recovery operations by the MSLETB ICT Department.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility and selection criteria are detailed in the Procurement Document and European Single Procurement Document (ESPD). - Tenderers must comply with the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). - Specific technical qualifications or certifications are not explicitly listed in the summary data; refer to the full procurement documents for detailed selection criteria.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €300,000 (excluding VAT). - Contract duration: 8 years. - Submission deadline: Friday, June 5, 2026, at 11:00 IST. - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System applies.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal (https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8056321). - Language: English. - Key documents: Prepare the tender in English, ensuring compliance with the ESPD and procurement documents available at the provided link. - Deadline for additional information requests: May 29, 2026, at 11:00 IST.

## Bid Considerations - Existing Infrastructure: The scope specifies managing the existing Barracuda service, suggesting a need for continuity and specific expertise in this platform rather than a greenfield solution. - Long-Term Commitment: The 8-year duration offers significant revenue stability but requires long-term resource allocation and support capability. - Geographic Scope: Performance is across Mayo, Sligo, and Leitrim; while remote, ensure support coverage meets the ETB’s regional needs. - Compliance: Strict adherence to GPA and EU Directive 2014/24/EU is required; ensure all exclusion grounds are addressed via the ESPD.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

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