Award

VMware vSphere

WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Apr 2025 at 11:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

17 Apr 2025 at 10:52

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority is the contracting authority for the procurement titled "VMware vSphere". This procurement falls under the "Computer-related services" industry category and is located in the Bradford region. The procurement process is in the Award stage, with a contract signed on 17th April 2025. The contract, valued at £83,051.52 (gross amount £99,661.82), is for providing VMware licenses to meet the virtualisation needs of the authority. The procurement method used was "direct" and below the threshold without competition. The contract period is from 17th April 2025 to 30th March 2028.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in computer-related services and software solutions. Large enterprises, particularly those with experience in providing IT infrastructure solutions, will find this procurement particularly relevant. By securing this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolio with public sector clients and demonstrate their expertise in delivering critical IT services. Additionally, sub-central government projects, such as this one, can offer sustained engagement opportunities, leading to long-term growth and stability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VMware vSphere

Notice Description

To provide VMware licences for the virtualisation requirements across West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0504b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015864-2025
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
Large

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
£83,051 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£83,051 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2025 - 30 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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