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VMWare Enterprise License Agreement (2024)

WILTSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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24 Oct 2025 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "VMWare Enterprise License Agreement (2024)" has been completed by the Wiltshire Fire And Rescue Service in collaboration with BlueLight Commercial Limited. This contract, classified under the "Software package and information systems" industry category, involves the distribution of VMware Cloud Foundation licenses by the reseller Computacenter, with VMWARE as the supplier. The contract, valued at £123,788.40, is set in the South West region of the United Kingdom and follows a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 25th November 2024, with the contract running from 22nd December 2024 to 22nd December 2027. This award was made active on 4th December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in software solutions and distribution in the public sector. Businesses that can leverage partnerships within framework agreements and provide robust information systems might find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. The demand for specialised software packages from governmental bodies ensures a consistent stream of opportunities for suppliers who can meet these specific technology needs effectively and efficiently.

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Notice Title

VMWare Enterprise License Agreement (2024)

Notice Description

BlueLight Commerical Limited led a collaborative procurement and has entered into a CCS Call-Off Agreement (Reseller Computacenter, Supplier VMWARE) to distribute the VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) licenses and add-ons to Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2dfe233-850e-46bf-8a23-2f6bc0c6a83a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48b05560-b0ad-4ced-8068-82fc547d42a1
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
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
£123,788 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£123,788 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2024 - 22 Dec 2027 3-4 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
WILTSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Alex Brown
Contact Email
alex.brown@dwfire.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP1 3NR
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Salisbury St Francis & Stratford
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUELIGHT COMMERICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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