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Vmware Software Licences

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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31 Mar 2026 at 10:24

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Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, based in Birmingham, has completed a procurement process for VMware software licences, essential for their digital infrastructure, including services in virtualisation, virtual desktop platforms, and management software. This contract, titled "VMware Software Licences," falls under the database and operating software package category, with a value of £1,187,068.05. The process utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. MTI Technology Limited has been awarded the contract, with servicing set to commence on 28th April 2026 and expected to conclude on 27th April 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large companies in the technology services sector, particularly those specialising in virtualisation software and infrastructure solutions. Though the procurement is now awarded, businesses with capabilities in bespoke software licensing solutions, software support, and infrastructure management could look for similar contract opportunities. By establishing frameworks or partnerships with educational institutions, companies can leverage such contracts as a means of expanding their market presence and demonstrating expertise in servicing complex operational needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vmware Software Licences

Notice Description

VMware licenses provide the virtual infrastructure (private cloud) for the whole University and the most advantageous licence for the scale the University uses is the Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) and is priced based the number of devices to be covered (processor cores). The University has held this type of licence since 2016 and covers numerous VMware products used across the University: 1) vSphere Enterprise (Virtualisation Software, including compute and storage) 2) VMware Horizon Test platform (Virtual Desktop and application software) - increased licences 3) VMware vRealize Operations (management software) 4) Consultancy and Training Credits The current ELA ends on the 27th April 2026 and needs to be renewed otherwise the University digital systems will stop working and be unsupported. This virtualisation software is a critical service used by the University and runs all of the campus-based systems, including: 1) General Virtual/Cloud environment on campus a. Infrastructure servers b. Academic Servers c. Research serves d. Business engagement 2) The SITS infrastructure 3) The Virtual Desktop (VDI) service 4) Security and management platforms for the above 5) Training Credits so we keep up with the technology. Without these services the University digital server infrastructure would stop working

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-300edb40-bf6e-487e-9fc4-623064b92cd1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/748158d9-f38d-44c7-a1ca-285477d51e0a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48600000 - Database and operating software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,187,068 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,187,068 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2026 - 27 Apr 2029 3-4 years
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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MTI TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

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