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Provision of VMware Software Licenses

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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14 Jul 2026 at 07:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre, located in Southampton, England, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of VMware Software Licenses." This contract, worth £95,579.15, falls under the software package and information systems category. It was procured via a selective method, specifically a direct award under Lot 3 of the SLRA Framework. The procurement process, initiated as a tender and now in the award stage, commenced on 31st March 2026, marking the end of the tender period. The awarded contract spans from 18th April 2026 to 10th January 2028, with Softcat PLC selected as the supplier.

This procurement presents opportunities for companies specialising in software solutions, particularly those providing cloud infrastructure software like the VMware licenses required. Despite being unsuitable for SMEs and VCSEs, larger enterprises experienced in handling framework agreements and delivering valuable IT services are well-positioned to participate in such processes. The procurement method, involving a call-off from a framework, suggests that businesses adept at navigating such agreements could find similar opportunities for growth by focusing on sectors requiring robust IT infrastructure solutions. The involvement of a major scientific research centre like the National Oceanography Centre highlights the importance of these services in supporting scientific and research activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of VMware Software Licenses

Notice Description

This notice is for an award of contract via Lot 3 of the SLRA Framework by direct award, in accordance with the provisions of the framework. The purchase was for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) licenses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72c75a99-1483-44d0-bb86-e887ad9c2d86
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e023c8aa-6530-4951-805c-79bbd037d554
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,579 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,579 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
17 Apr 2026 - 10 Jan 2028 1-2 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
NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 3ZH
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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