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VMware Licence Renewal

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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Award

13 Sep 2021 at 08:07

Award Notice
Tender

19 Aug 2021 at 14:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire is seeking proposals for the renewal of its VMware Licence through an open procurement process. The tender titled "VMware Licence Renewal" is classified under the industry category of software package and information systems. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the award date being 13th September 2021, and the contract is set to begin on 30th September 2021, lasting until 29th September 2024. Interested vendors were required to submit their bids by the deadline of 27th August 2021. This opportunity is taking place in Luton, England, and the total contract value is £87,323, with assessment criteria focused solely on price.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software licensing and virtualisation services, particularly those already recognised as VMware partners. Suppliers with experience in providing software solutions, especially those who can demonstrate a capability to deliver minimum one-year licensing with options for comparison over three years, would be well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, thereby allowing them to expand their footprint within the public sector while fostering sustainable business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VMware Licence Renewal

Notice Description

Summary ------------ 1.1 The University's current virtualisation provider is VMware and the license for the vSphere Enterprise Plus is up for renewal this year. 2. Current Provision Production Environment 2.1 Capacity for 34 CPU's of vSphere Enterprise Plus license. 3. Current Provision DR Environment 3.1 Capacity for 12 CPU's of vSphere Enterprise Plus license. 4. Further Information/Details 4.1 It is encouraged that applicants contact VMWare for more details. 5. High-Level Objectives Tender responses should ensure these high-level objectives are met with the solutions proposed: Renew our current VMware license investment for a minimum of one year providing options for 3 years also for comparison. Tenderer's are expected to be a VMware partner. This is being evaluated on 100% price Additional information: The above link allows suppliers to register, view the documents and submit their tender. Tenderers are expected to be a VMware Partner

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8ac579d2-9a94-4a00-b4e7-4b8bdad5d380
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46647b6b-3ae0-4a01-bb13-20d3fa503a6d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,323 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 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
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UKCLOUD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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