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VMWare VSphere Foundation 1 year

MET OFFICE

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24 Feb 2025 at 10:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, based in Exeter, England, has completed a procurement process for the VMWare VSphere Foundation for a one-year period under Framework Number: DN753724. This procurement, classified under the software package and information systems industry category (CPV Code: 48000000), was awarded through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at GBP 193,515.84, covers a delivery region within the South West of the United Kingdom, commencing on 21 January 2025 and concluding on 18 December 2025. The procurement stage is now in the award phase, with the award being published on 24 February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage with high-profile organisations such as the Met Office. The procurement of VMWare VSphere Foundation indicates a demand for companies specialising in software and IT solutions, fostering growth for those with expertise in this sector. Given the emphasis on SMEs, businesses with the capacity to deliver specialised software services efficiently will find this procurement particularly well-suited to their portfolio, allowing them to expand their market presence and secure prestigious contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VMWare VSphere Foundation 1 year

Notice Description

VMWare VSphere Foundation 1 year Framework Number: DN753724

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42bc1274-ba8a-4ca5-bd96-42c81b95985b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fdbaa4c-6a15-4284-9b07-aaf2bcd4e17c
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
SME

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
£193,515 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£193,515 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2025 - 18 Dec 2025 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
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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