Award

MOD VMware ELA

STRATEGIC COMMAND - HEADQUARTERS (WAS JFC -NORTHWOOD) : MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

10 Feb 2020 at 14:40

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, through its Strategic Command - Headquarters, is offering a procurement opportunity titled "MOD VMware ELA". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as mainframe operating system software package (CPV code: 48621000). The awarded contract, valued at approximately £72.2 million, is a call-off from a framework agreement and is in the Award stage. The contract period commenced on 1st February 2020 and runs until 31st January 2024. The tender period for bids closed on 22nd January 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions and enterprise licence agreements. Companies with experience in providing mainframe operating systems or extensive software services could find this contract particularly valuable. As the Ministry of Defence seeks to optimise its licensing through VMware, well-established firms that can demonstrate their capacity to deliver high-quality software solutions may have a competitive edge in future tenders or collaborations stemming from this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MOD VMware ELA

Notice Description

The MOD is currently putting together a 4 year Enterprise Wide Licence Agreement with Software Vendor VMware to better leverage the MOD's position as a large organisation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ba08620b-b8b7-4885-aef5-5d60bf5b82a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc87af3-c8bb-4ef7-ae27-044e1791b845
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48621000 - Mainframe operating system software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,277,447 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,277,447 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2024 4-5 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
STRATEGIC COMMAND - HEADQUARTERS (WAS JFC -NORTHWOOD) : MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Crown Commercial Service on behalf of Strategic Command - Headquarters (was JFC -Northwood) : Ministry of Defence
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
3450103503

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTWARE BOX

Further Information

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