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VMWare Hosts and DMZ Servers

WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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14 Mar 2025 at 09:43

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14 Mar 2025 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority has awarded a contract for the replacement of VM Host servers and DMZ servers, under the procurement titled "VMWare Hosts and DMZ Servers." The procurement method used was a direct approach, below threshold and without competition. This project, categorised under computer-related services, involves providing Virtual Machine environments and DMZ functions critical to the Authority's operations. The contract was awarded on 14th March 2025, with a start date of 17th March 2025 and an end date of 15th March 2030. The supplier for this project is NVIRON LIMITED, based in Preston Brook, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in computer-related services, virtual machine environments, and network security solutions. SMEs, particularly those specialising in IT infrastructure and server management, would be well-suited to compete and leverage this opportunity. The nature of the contract's direct award suggests familiarity and established trust within the industry, encouraging qualified businesses to explore similar direct procurement opportunities with public sector organisations like West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority.

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Notice Title

VMWare Hosts and DMZ Servers

Notice Description

VM Host server replacement whilst incorporating the DMZ function. VM host - Provide Virtual machine environments to WYFRS, used in various critical areas. DMZ server - Provides the ability to isolate public facing resources from the internal LAN.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ed17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009352-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,625 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£75,625 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 15 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@westyorksfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD11 2DY
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Birstall and Birkenshaw
Westminster Constituency
Spen Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NVIRON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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