Planning

Provision of VMWare

KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

28 May 2025 at 10:51

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process for the "Provision of VMWare" project, involving the upgrade of VMWare environments and chassis. This process is currently in the planning stage and is scheduled under a competitive flexible procedure for goods procurement, specifically targeting the computer servers industry. The procurement is set to take place in London, with the Trust's address at KCH Business Park, 129 Coldharbour Lane, London, SE5 9NY. Key dates to note include a future notice date of 1 April 2026, and the contract period is planned from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029. The total contract value is estimated at £2.4 million gross, with a net value of £2 million.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure, particularly those experienced in server technology and virtualisation solutions. The procurement allows for participation by SMEs, thus inviting a diverse range of suppliers to compete. Businesses capable of delivering complex IT systems with a focus on VMWare will find this contract particularly beneficial, offering a significant project alongside a reputable public health authority. Engaging in this procurement could facilitate long-term growth and collaboration with the NHS, enhancing a business's portfolio in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of VMWare

Notice Description

Upgrade VMWARE Environment and chassis

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0527bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028033-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48822000 - Computer servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kch-tr.kfmcontractsteam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE5 9NY
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLI6 Outer London - South
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction
Westminster Constituency
Dulwich and West Norwood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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