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VMware Server Storage

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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09 Jan 2026 at 09:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has completed a procurement process for VMware Server Storage, designated under the CPV code 30210000, which pertains to data-processing machines (hardware). The process, titled "VMware Server Storage," was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement, valued at £275,175, covers the contract period from 8th January 2026 to 7th January 2031. The supplier awarded the contract is Dell Corporation Limited. The procurement is classified under the goods category, with the main delivery address located in Southampton, postcode SO17 1BJ. The award stage of the procurement process took place on 8th January 2026, with the award notice published the following day.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses in the data-processing machines sector, especially those capable of engaging with large-scale framework agreements. While the tender was not targeted towards SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), large enterprises similar to Dell Corporation Limited stand to benefit significantly. Companies with expertise in providing robust server storage solutions and with experience in handling sizeable public contracts will find such procurement opportunities beneficial for business expansion and maintaining competitive advantage in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VMware Server Storage

Notice Description

The University of Southampton would like to procure VMware Server Storage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8ccf9b1-dc47-483f-87e2-0d79667dc9a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbcc1af6-529f-4fdc-835e-2cc641e9542f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£275,175 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£275,175 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2026 - 7 Jan 2031 Over 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
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
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
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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