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VMWare by Broadcom Support and Subscription Renewal 2024 -2029

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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21 Feb 2025 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has successfully completed the procurement process for the renewal of VMWare by Broadcom Support and Subscription from 2024 to 2029. This tender, valued at £492,364.80, falls under the Software package and information systems industry category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was executed as a selective call-off from the Crown Commercial Services RM6098 framework. The tender period concluded on 20th October 2024, with the contract period set to start on 5th November 2024 and end on 4th November 2029. Key dates include the award notice published on 21st February 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software support and subscription services. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete in such selective procurement processes. The MCA's reliance on VMWare across its Blue Light Infrastructure underscores the critical nature of this support, creating long-term business prospects for the awarded supplier, Ultima Business Solutions, a large scale enterprise based in Berkshire, Reading. This contract provides room for growth and expansion for qualified vendors proficient in technology products and associated services within government frameworks.

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Notice Title

VMWare by Broadcom Support and Subscription Renewal 2024 -2029

Notice Description

VMWare Support and Subscription (SnS). VMWare is currently in use across the entire Blue Light Infrastructure environment and purchasing the Subscription and Support entitles MCA to software support as well as crucial updates and software patches. This opportunity was a Further Competition run under Crown Commercial Services RM6098 framework (Technology Products and Associated Services 2) open to all Lot 3 suppliers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42b6255a-1ff7-4f60-9a50-8e794403e6db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82e656d6-0dc3-4039-a2cb-614bf2edbe46
Current Stage
Award
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£492,364 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£492,364 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2024 - 4 Nov 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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