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BFI VMWare Licenses Reverse Auction - AWARD

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31 Mar 2017 at 16:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Film Institute (BFI) has completed a public procurement process for VMware licenses, specifically under the title "BFI VMWare Licenses Reverse Auction - AWARD". This procurement, categorised as goods within the IT software package industry, was held in London, United Kingdom. It followed the open procedure procurement method and was in the award stage, with the reverse auction taking place on 21st December 2016. The contract period commenced on 31st December 2016 and extends until 30th December 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT software and licensing, to engage with a key cultural institution. Companies that have experience with VMware products or similar licensing management software would be well-positioned to compete for future tenders from the BFI. SMEs in the technology sector may find particularly favourable opportunities due to the BFI's participation in the Education / Charity License Programme, which often values innovative solutions from smaller suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BFI VMWare Licenses Reverse Auction - AWARD

Notice Description

The BFI has a requirement for licensing VMware. We are part of Education / Charity License Programme. We require the following licenses: o Academic VMware vSphere 6 Enterprise Plus for 1 processor x 8 licenses. o Academic Production Support/Subscription VMware vSphere 6 Enterprise Plus for 1 x 8 licenses. o Academic VMware vSphere 6 Standard for 1 processor x 8 licences. o Production Support, 24 Hour - 7 days a week - 1 Year Support x 8 licences. o Veeam Availability Suite Enterprise for VMware - Public Sector (New License for VMware. Licensed Per Socket) x 10 This is a reverse auction that will open at 2pm on Wednesday 21st December 2016 and will remain open for 3 hours, closing at 5pm on Wednesday 21st December 2016.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0839e5a8-cd3a-4add-b076-eb6c14f2ed99
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28bc66c8-03fc-49b2-b2bd-b6b8584c1090
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20169 years ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2016 - 30 Dec 2017 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BFI
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1T 1LN
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEXUS OPEN SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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